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NZTech Inform – We’re updating our Tech Manifesto
Kia ora,
In today’s world, technology is everywhere and with so many voices in the mix, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. As the united voice for tech in Aotearoa, it’s crucial we continue to represent our members’ priorities as we begin updating our Tech Manifesto.
In 2023, our members highlighted six key areas for government action to help build our prosperous digital nation:
- Education
- Digital Inclusion
- Sustainability
- Digital Safety
- Growing Exports
- Lifting Productivity
Now, we want to dig deeper. As we refresh the Tech Manifesto for 2025, we’re seeking your input on more specific issues. For example, the uptake of AI, tech procurement in government, startup investment, digital product safety, tech and energy use, open banking and open data, cybersecurity and fraud, plus tech and AI in education. Stay tuned for your invitation and if you’re not a member, join us and get involved.
What else should be included? We want to hear from you. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be hosting a series of online meetings for NZTech members to share their perspectives and help shape our collective vision.
📊 Toi Mai Digital Skills Survey
We need your input to shape the future of NZ’s digital tech workforce. The Toi Mai Digital Skills Survey 2025 is collecting crucial data to inform government policy and investment in our future digital workforce. We encourage a senior leader within your organisation – someone with insight into your current and future workforce needs – to complete the survey before 31 July 2025.
⭐ Improving Sector Diversity
We’ve teamed up with TechStep to show that tech mahi is for everyone, regardless of background, culture or journey. We’re hoping you’ll join us by recommending tech stars who could become TechStep Ambassadors. Do you have someone in your team who could inspire the next generation of tech talent? We’re looking for TechStep Ambassadors who:
- are under 30 years old
- identify as Māori, Pacific, female, disabled or neurodivergent and
- work in entry-level or mid-level tech roles
- have careers in web development, hardware, repairs, help desk, robotics, drones, or user-experience (UX)
- It’s not essential, but we’re interested in tech stars working in industries like agriculture, food production, horticulture, manufacturing, marine, transport and logistics.
If you know someone who would make a great TechStep Ambassador, please nomination them now.
This week I am back in Wellington meeting Tim van de Molen, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee to dig deeper into the needs of tech exports and impacts of non-tariff barriers. We are both determined to help our tech exporters grow in this challenging global environment. Check out our submission to government in late 2024 on non-tariff barriers holding back tech exports.
Mānawatia a Matariki
Ngā mihi nui,
Graeme Muller
CEO
NZTech
Share your insights on AI and digital policy.
Read full news here: We’re updating our Tech Manifesto
