Outsmart cyber criminals!

Kia ora,

Cyber Smart Week is here and we’re supporting the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)’s campaign encouraging us to create effective passwords and use two-factor authentication for our online accounts.

New Zealanders lose a staggering $198 million to scams each year! Many people don’t think they will fall for an online attack, but criminals rely on our optimism, busyness and generosity. If you’re keen to continue this critical conversation, don’t miss our annual Cyber Security Summit in March 2025. Tickets are available now.

This week we’re engaging with the Government’s Climate Business Advisory Group for greater tech integration in the emissions reduction plans. Following this, we’ll be  hosting an event to explore how technology can pave the way for a greener future. 

We’re also meeting with the Privacy Commission to discuss biometrics and address non-tariff barriers impacting digital exports in a presentation to the Select Committee on Trade. Plus, we’re excited to collaborate with NZTE on the future of kiwiSaaS.

Ngā mihi nui
Graeme Muller
CEO
NZTech

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WELLINGTON | We’re exploring the critical issues of digital safety at our first Wellington Dialogues tech policy conference on 31 October. We’re looking forward to hearing from Meta’s Nicole Lopez, Netsafe’s Amokura Panoho and TikTok’s Jed Horner. It’s an ideal opportunity to gain insights and join the conversation. Register now.

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AUCKLAND | Can technology pave the way for a greener future? Join us on 14 November. This is a unique opportunity to connect in person and discuss tech’s vital role in shaping our future. Register now.

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Applications for an Executive Director for BlockchainNZ close on 26 October. Voting for FinTechNZ’s Executive Council closes on Wednesday and the AI Forum’s voting closes on 30 October. The deadline for Digital Identity NZ’s Executive Council nominations is 4 November.

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