

"I could change the world
... but they won't give me
the source code."
MATT WAY
Founder
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Matt is a “full-stack” computer engineer and an expert in circuit design, communication protocols and the Internet of Things. Matt’s business experience was developed in small and large enterprises in NZ and SE Asia.
At age thirteen he was using a soldering iron to make a joy-stick for his Sinclair ZX81 micro-computer. In the later years, his talent, experience and skills have made him an internationally recognised leader in bringing “IoT” to the conservation estate. Matt likes to call himself an IoT architect.
Matt is a dedicated environmentalist and wants to apply his formidable technical skills to resolve his biggest challenge: New Zealand pest problem.

ANN T WAY
Co-Founder
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Ann is a strategist with a great sense of the big picture and essential details. Her double background in Art/Design and Psychology makes her an agile leader who is simply good at working with people. She is very thorough and systematic in her work. Her organizational skills and her “can-do” attitude inspire her colleagues to overcome any demanding situations.
Ann's business experience went from East to West and now settled in the Asia Pacific region. Leading Econode with an environmental sustainability business model is her goal.
"Then we decide to write the new code."
about uS
Econode Limited is a 100% New Zealand-owned private company specialising in the development of simple, effective tools for both rural and urban monitoring tasks. These include remote power management, vehicle tracking, and gate monitoring. Our products are the result of successful collaborations between hardware engineers, software developers, conservation professionals, and other experts in the field.
At the heart of our offering is the SmartTrap® device—affectionately known as “SmartTrap® node”—which enables efficient remote trap monitoring across large-scale and rugged areas. It is designed to easily integrate with existing traps available in the market, enhancing their effectiveness. With SmartTrap® node, Econode is committed to empowering the conservation industry through IoT technology. By utilising the LoRaWAN IoT network, our technology gives conservation efforts the edge they need to succeed. Our biosecurity wireless monitoring system provides the industry with the tools it needs to tackle significant challenges.
