NZTech Inform: From gene-editing to super bananas!

24 March 2025

Kia ora, This week, industry, Government and cybersecurity experts are sharing insights at our 2025 National Cyber Security Summit. With cyber threats continuing to rise, protecting our businesses, data and digital economy has never been more critical. Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a business imperative. For our members, this is an opportunity to connect … Continue reading "Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready"

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Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!

18 March 2025

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Reflecting on our journey from 2017—when NZBIO faced financial challenges and joined the NZTech Group—to today is truly remarkable. Four years of rebuilding through networking and storytelling has transformed our biotech community. The 2023 Life Sciences Summit marked a turning point, and three years later, we’ve significantly … Continue reading "Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready"

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NZTech Inform: Championing our science sector

17 March 2025

Kia ora, Aotearoa New Zealand’s biotechnology sector is a hidden gem within our tech landscape. Globally, biotech is on track to exceed $500 billion this year and is estimated to surpass a trillion dollars by 2030. Its expansion is being driven by advancements in personalised medicine, climate resilience and healthy food. Even the smallest fraction … Continue reading "Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready"

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Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready

17 March 2025

New Zealand’s economy took a major hit in 2024, experiencing the largest GDP contraction among developed countries, according to HSBC. This downturn was largely driven by interest rate hikes aimed at managing post-pandemic inflation.  The recession has significantly impacted the job market, including the tech industry, which was once considered recession-proof but has also experienced … Continue reading "Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready"

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NZTech Inform: Fintech momentum

10 March 2025

Kia ora, With Minister Bayly’s recent resignation and Minister Simpson stepping into the Commerce portfolio we hope the momentum for fintech and blockchain growth continues. Two weeks ago, the FMA’s regulatory sandbox application window closed with dozens of submissions – a promising sign for innovation. This sandbox provides a supervised environment where fintech and blockchain companies can test innovative … Continue reading "Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready"

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Teacher’s Voice | Kicking Off 2025 with AI in Education

25 February 2025

What an incredible way to launch the new academic year! The AI in Education Conference series took place in the last week of January, reaching over 900 educators and school leaders from Hamilton, and Kāhui Ako and Principal Associations in Taupō, Nelson, and Wellington.

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Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready

New Zealand’s economy took a major hit in 2024, experiencing the largest GDP contraction among developed countries, according to HSBC. This downturn was largely driven by interest rate hikes aimed at managing post-pandemic inflation.  The recession has significantly impacted the job market, including the tech industry, which was once considered recession-proof but has also experienced … Continue reading "Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready"
17 March 2025
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Share your insights on AI in urban governance

The University of Auckland has launched a significant project examining AI's role in urban planning across New Zealand's major cities. As government agencies increasingly deploy AI systems, this research addresses critical questions about risks, safety and governance.
03 March 2025
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Teacher’s Voice | Kicking Off 2025 with AI in Education

What an incredible way to launch the new academic year! The AI in Education Conference series took place in the last week of January, reaching over 900 educators and school leaders from Hamilton, and Kāhui Ako and Principal Associations in Taupō, Nelson, and Wellington.
25 February 2025
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Building AI governance expertise in Aotearoa

Ready to become an AI governance leader? As organisations navigate AI risks, regulations and trust issues, the need for qualified AI governance professionals has never been more critical.
24 February 2025
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Insurtech and Insurance Law Reform – Impacts and Innovation Opportunities

Written By Russell Hutchinson Below is a high-level overview of the impacts and innovation opportunities arising from the Insurance Contracts Act changes. We prepared this overview as part of our participation in an excellent Insurtech event, held last night at the Partners Life offices in Takapuna. The Insurtech community got to talk about how changes to … Continue reading "Insurtech and Insurance Law Reform – Impacts and Innovation Opportunities"
14 February 2025
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Digital Identity Services Trust Framework

Learn more about the Trust Framework for Digital Identity in New Zealand – building trust in digital identity services in New Zealand. Visit the Department of Internal Affairs website.
28 January 2025