Kiwi on the top 30 under 30 Asia list – Forbes magazine

21 April 2021

Otautahi – A leading young New Zealand tech businesswoman has been named in the Forbes magazine 30 under 30 Asia list. Forbes released the list yesterday and GirlBoss New Zealand chief executive Alexia Hilbertidou 30 is on the list which started with 2500 nominations. Criteria for making the list includes demonstration of leadership, impact, potential … Continue reading "Password perfect?"

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New pilot encourages digital tech pathways

19 April 2021

Today, we proudly announce a brand new pilot, showcasing tech careers for the next generation. The Ministry of Education and NZTech have partnered to host Tech21, to inspire ākonga (learners) into technology careers.   The Tech21 Summit on 24 May at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau has a number of young entrepreneurs and digital disruptors sharing their stories … Continue reading "Password perfect?"

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NZTech Inform - Balancing risks and opportunities

29 March 2021

Next month, CERT is running a Get Cyber Smart mini campaign, empowering New Zealanders, aged 55-64 to improve their online security.  CERT’s latest data shows this age group lost over $4 million in 2020 to scams and frauds.  Online banking, email and social media accounts can be vulnerable, especially if they don’t have strong passwords.  Password Perfect, … Continue reading "Password perfect?"

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NZTech Inform - Preparing for the future of work

22 March 2021

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role is the day to day variety. Tomorrow, I am speaking about the technology shaping New Zealand at the MobileTechAg conference in Rotorua. I will be exploring this statement by the New Zealand Productivity Commission – Te Kōmihana Whai Hua o Aotearoa, ‘the main problem facing New Zealand today isn’t too … Continue reading "Password perfect?"

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Password perfect?

Everything we do online is valuable, not just to us, but to cyber attackers!  One of the easiest ways to protect yourself, your family and your finances is good password practice. The longer and stronger the password, the harder it is to crack.   Try making a passphrase – that’s four or more random words, a sentence or … Continue reading "Password perfect?"
09 April 2021
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Accelerate the Future of our Energy Sector

The Orion Energy Accelerator is looking for ground-breaking energy solutions to help us move urgently towards a low-emission future.  The national competition offers two startup grants, totalling $25,000, to guide ground-breaking energy innovations through a programme to valide and commercialise their idea. “The energy sector has a big role to play in addressing the climate … Continue reading "Accelerate the Future of our Energy Sector"
29 March 2021
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Share your diversity views and win!

Help Diversity Works New Zealand gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and inclusion issues that really matter to New Zealand organisations.
25 February 2021
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Pitch an innovative idea to Airbus!

Airbus invites New Zealand academia, research and industry to register interest in their call for innovation proposals.
03 February 2021
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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)

As the Digital Council, you would probably expect us to be promoting the rapid uptake of new innovations and inventions that help make things easier, quicker and, for some, possible. So you might be surprised to hear us endorsing some old fashioned phone calling, emailing and direct website booking for your next holiday. That is, … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"
03 December 2020
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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (31)

Pockets of Aotearoa and the public sector have been busy embracing technologies, growing expertise, growing data, creating apps, downloading apps, making games, playing games, buying the latest devices. That was the easy part. The hard work is now to come — that is, tending to an ecosystem that fully harnesses innovation, grows trust and embeds … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (31)"
26 November 2020
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NZ can play key part in pharmaceutical and consumer health

New Zealand has huge capabilities in growing plants for medicine for the soaring pharmaceutical and consumer health industry, a defining new biotech economic study report says.  The landmark BioTechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society. New Zealand coupled with its wealth of knowledge … Continue reading "NZ can play key part in pharmaceutical and consumer health"
26 November 2020