PaperKite

06/10/2025

This week at Paperkite we are taking part in Cyber Smart Week. We're attending talks and looking at how this information impacts our business as well as our clients.

21/12/2023

For our Xmas party this year we treated our hard working crew to a morning at Boomrock. It was the first time for many throwing axes, shooting arrows, and blasting clay pigeons.

We then headed back to PaperKite for an afternoon of "merry gratitudes" and highlights of the year from our senior leadership team (and plenty of wholesome banter and laughter).

We're finishing 2023 in a really good place thanks to a lot of hard work from our fantastic people, and our very loyal and generous clients. Bring on 2024.

21/12/2023

This is our last day before the break. As we prepare to share a bunch of happy photographs from our Xmas party (we know from previous years that these celebrations of happy people are well received) we want to acknowledge that this year has been a tough one.

It has been particularly tough year for some of our favourite digital agencies, especially those who committed to doing admirable social good work for government agencies, and then got hit with a year that combined both high political and economic uncertainty.

It has also been a particularly tough year for many loyal and hard working public servants. We know that some of you have (even in this last week!) received news that you won't have a job in the new year.

Our thoughts are with you guys as we all head into a well earned break. We know many of you personally, and you are all amazing people who will return even stronger to do even more amazing things.

Kia kaha.

04/12/2023

A warm welcome to our new User Experience Lead, Kelsey! Kelsey has been leading mana-enhancing social and systemic change projects to help Aotearoa's most vulnerable people - and to be honest we had been keeping an eye on her for a long time. We are stoked she's picked us for her next chapter. It is honestly so exciting that this powerhouse wahine has joined PK!

03/12/2023

PaperKite has been hiring absolute superstars into our tech team! A big shout out to two new Mobile Developers, Jacky and Vaughan who both specialise in Android. And kia ora to our newest Web & Platform Developer, Rebecca. We are so glad you chose us. We've embraced being able to offer roles to amazing experts based outside of our home base in Wellington, all three of these newbies are representing PaperKite from the South Island! We're so excited to learn more about Vaughan's passion for motorbikes, Rebecca's love for exploring the deep blue sea and hear more of Jacky's spectacularly bad dad jokes.

03/12/2023

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Thursday night for the second AI Strategy Wellington Meetup. Courtney Johnston (Tumu Whakarae, Te Papa) challenged the group to think about how AI might help or hinder the museum's mission. It was a fun evening, with plenty of energetic conversation and debate. Next meetup in a similar format will be after the summer break - stay tuned. Courtney and Tom shared their thoughts about the evening here - https://hubs.ly/Q02bKnz60

30/11/2023

We are proud to share that we won GOLD at the Southern Cross Wayfinder awards!

The award recognises how we look after our people. We've made changes like:
➧ More compassionate sick leave policies
➧ Improved wages for support teams and suppliers
➧ A dual leadership approach with coaches and discipline leads
➧ Adopting best practices from product management and agile methodologies
➧ Performance reviews that feel like celebrations
➧ Transparent remuneration and reward calculations

I’m excited to share that, based on my nomination, Rob has been selected as a finalist for the award alongside five awe-inspiring leaders here in Aotearoa. ...

21/11/2023

Pri just published a blog about why she nominated Rob for the Southern Cross True North Leadership Award. He's one of five finalists for the award which will be presented tonight!

I’m excited to share that, based on my nomination, Rob has been selected as a finalist for the award alongside five awe-inspiring leaders here in Aotearoa. ...

19/11/2023

Join us for the second AI Strategy Wellington Meetup - next week at 5pm on Thursday 30 November 2023.

Join us to hear from Courtney Johnston - Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive of Te Papa - as she challenges us to consider three areas where AI may help or hinder the delivery of their strategy. We'll use our collective AI knowledge, perspectives, and imagination to think about the future of our national museum.

This is a chance for you to learn about Te Papa, apply AI thinking, and of course mix and mingle. You'll also be able to take the thinking back to your organisations.

We look forward to seeing you at PaperKite - 5pm on Thursday 30 November 2023.

**How might AI shape the future of Te Papa?** Join us to hear Courtney Johnston - Te Papa CEO - talk about the museum and three areas where AI might help: 1. How might AI

31/10/2023

We welcomed a really enthusiastic bunch of people at the inaugural AI Strategy Wellington meetup at PaperKite, and now we're thrilled to announce the second meetup happening at 5pm on November 30th!

During our first meetup, we asked, "What should this group focus on?" Three key themes emerged:
1) Exploring practical applications of AI
2) Considering AI within a New Zealand context
3) Sharing and discussing exciting AI opportunities

In response, Rob Holmes and Tom Hovey are trying out a new format for the upcoming meetup. They'll bring in special guests to provide valuable business insights and set challenges that we can solve using AI.

Our first guest will be Courtney Johnston, CEO of Te Papa. She'll share the context and challenges faced by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

This evening is your chance to dive into the world of Te Papa, explore AI thinking, and, of course, connect with others keen to explore practical applications of AI in a NZ context. You'll also take home valuable insights to apply within your organisation.

Join us on Thursday, November 30th, at 5 pm at PaperKite for some great discussions, refreshments, and AI Strategy! 🤖🍷
https://www.meetup.com/ai-strategy-wellington-group/events/296978090/

23/06/2023

We were delighted to welcome some secondary school students from the Wellington area to PaperKite last week.

Members of our Web & Platform team and our Director of People & Culture shared what we do, favourite projects we’ve worked on, and how we got the jobs we did in the tech industry.

They asked us some pretty great questions too - so are you dark or light mode?

30/05/2023

A very warm welcome to Vidhi, the latest addition to our Android team!

Vidhi brings years of experience working in India, passionate alignment with the PK values and a desire to work on tech that makes a difference. We couldn’t have asked for a better fit.

Vidhi has impressed us with her inquisitive nature, her kindness and her thorough approach to work.

Welcome Vidhi! So great to have you onboard.