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Australian sole traders embrace AI for daily business

Australian sole traders are using AI to cut admin time and boost output, with daily or weekly use now at 41 per cent, Hnry found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Fintech

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Global Stories

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Fintech

Hnry banks $35 million in Series B round to fuel expansion

The new capital will be deployed to finance both the growth in Australia and international expansion of the platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Fintech

Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia

New Zealand fintech firm Hnry has expanded into Australia, offering its software to help freelancers manage financial admin.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020

Fintech

How Kiwi FinTech is helping keep NZ's economy on track

Three Kiwi company founders explain how they are helping the post-COVID-19 economic recovery with a mix of innovation and heart.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020

Fintech

Fintech startup Hnry raises $2.15 million in investment round

Fintech startup Hnry secures USD $2.15 million in an over-subscribed investment round led by EVP, fuelling technology advancements and international expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019

Fintech

Fintech startup Hnry extends oversubscribed pre-seed capital raise

Wellington-based fintech startup Hnry's pre-seed capital raise was so popular that it was oversubscribed by $100,000 within days of launch.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

Gig economy

Kiwi startup making it easier for the self-employed to handle taxes

Hnry turns self-employment into a 'pay-as-you-earn' model, free from the risk of severe consequences that come with non-compliance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

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Fintech

Feijoa wins audience vote with KiwiSaver round-up app

KiwiSaver round-up app Feijoa has clinched the Audience Choice award at the Kiwibank Start Up Pitch Breakfast in Wellington.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Fintech

Hnry & Volley launch QR open banking for sole traders

Hnry and Volley launch Scan to Pay using open banking, letting sole traders take QR code payments on the spot for a 35-cent flat fee.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Fintech

Feijoa joins Fintech Lab to boost Kiwis' KiwiSaver

Feijoa joins Creative HQ's Fintech Lab to scale its round-up saving app, aiming to lift inconsistent KiwiSaver contributions nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Fintech

Kiwi fintech startup looks to expand following investment success

Hnry, a Wellington-based fintech startup, secures ample investment, plans to expand and hire eight new employees in the next year to enhance its services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019

Kiwisaver

Hnry and CFFC urge Government to reconsider KiwiSaver for the self-employed

Hnry and CFFC urge the New Zealand Government to revamp KiwiSaver, advocating for higher contributions and tailored incentives to support the self-employed.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019