Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (6)

03 June 2020

When the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand formed in February we were tasked with advising government Ministers on different options for tackling the medium to long term technology and data issues facing the country.

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NZTech Inform - whats next for small business?

02 June 2020

Almost every job in New Zealand has been impacted by COVID-19. For many, the ultimate impact has been the loss of jobs. Last week, The New Zealand Herald reported that 14,000+ jobs have been lost from large companies. Treasury also reported that the unemployment rate is expected to jump from 4.2 percent to 9.8 percent by September. However, many economists say Treasury … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (6)"

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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (5)

29 May 2020

As anticipated, our work is ramping up as the number of people we engage with increases, our work programme scales up, and there is more to share with you

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NZTech Inform –rebuilding together with tech

25 May 2020

At the beginning of Techweek19, I shared my desire to clone myself, so I could attend even more events throughout New Zealand. This year I can, because travelling isn’t an issue with Techweek2020 being hosted entirely online. Until recently, none of us had even heard of COVID-19, but within weeks, we were in coronavirus chaos. When the pandemic reached our shores, we quickly transitioned to working and learning from home by embracing technology.

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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (6)

When the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand formed in February we were tasked with advising government Ministers on different options for tackling the medium to long term technology and data issues facing the country.
03 June 2020
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Our Mission: Leave No One Behind #weeknotes (4)

When I accepted the position as chair of the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand, I had a simple mission in mind — to leave no one behind as New Zealand gears up to get the very best from digital technologies and data.
20 May 2020
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Three-year roadmap and 12-month work programme finalised #weeknotes (3)

This month we finalised our three-year roadmap and 12-month work programme with Ministers Hon. Kris Faafoi, in his role as Minister of Government Digital Services, and the Hon. James Shaw, in his role as Minister of Statistics, agreeing the themes of our advice to the government.
15 May 2020
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Diversity as strength – 7 people, 1 council

My own background spans 12 years growing up in Vietnam, two years in refugee camps in Indonesia and coming to New Zealand as a teenager. Next came tertiary education and involvement in the entrepreneurial world of software innovation (across many industries), building tech businesses, taking them offshore and leading business, industry and community organisations and advising government.
06 May 2020
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New Zealand must champion digital inclusion #weeknotes (2)

In keeping with the #weeknotes approach, we want to be transparent about our work. Plus, we are looking for input from people from all walks of life to inform our advice to the New Zealand Government on harnessing the potential of digital and data to make Aotearoa New Zealand a great place for all.
05 May 2020
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New Zealand’s future is happening right now

If we have learned anything from Covid-19 so far, we have learned the importance of having access to the best possible evidence and advice so our leaders can act quickly and with the interests of all New Zealanders in mind
29 April 2020
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Techweek is on a mission to find out how connected New Zealand is

Techweek, New Zealand’s festival of technology and innovation, wants to start a national conversation about how tech is impacting the daily lives of New Zealanders. It is today launching a survey asking people to let them know how many smart devices they have in their homes.
11 March 2020