Welcome to the BlockchainNZ & Web3NZ Awards 2024. This is your chance to celebrate the outstanding contributions to Aotearoa’s blockchain and Web3 industries. This year, we’re honouring the innovators, leaders, and trailblazers who have made a real difference in our vibrant ecosystem. Whether you’re an individual or a business, we invite you to recognise those … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ & Web3NZ Awards 2024"

Spring has sprung, a time of the year for new beginnings, and for this episode we look to the promise of new innovations and new solutions to make our futures brighter. Finding the right solution when you have capacity, capability and budget constraints is a common challenge, take a look at our article below on … Continue reading "RegTech Roundup – September 2024"

September 2024 Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. Insights Second Emissions Reduction Plan consultation submission The analysis highlighted in the Framework for a Climate Technology Roadmap (April 2024) stated that up to 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions budget targets could be met by actions … Continue reading "Sustainability – Insights, strategies and future events"

Avoid an AI governance blind spot! Board members need to seriously consider artificial intelligence (AI) governance as AI becomes integral to business operations. Understanding its impact is key to fulfilling their duty of care, managing risks and guiding their organisations in using AI responsibly and ethically. As I took on more governance roles, I recognised … Continue reading "Navigating the future: essential AI governance strategies for boards"

At the Digital Trust Hui Taumata in August, Juliana Cafik, Microsoft’s Identity Standards Architect, delivered a thought-provoking keynote on global digital identity frameworks. With over 27 years of experience, Juliana provided valuable insights into how trust frameworks enable secure, interoperable digital transactions worldwide. What are Digital Trust Frameworks? Trust frameworks establish rules for: Global Examples … Continue reading "DINZ Hui Keynote: Juliana Cafik on Digital Identity Trust Frameworks"

In today’s digital landscape, data breaches and cyber threats are rapidly evolving. At a recent conference, Marc Airo-Farulla, Regional Sales Director of Entrust, discussed the importance of identity-centric security solutions as the cornerstone for enterprise data protection. He highlighted how identity management is reshaping cybersecurity strategies and shared insights on how organisations can safeguard their … Continue reading "DINZ Hui Innovation Spotlight: Why Identity-Centric Security is Crucial for Enterprise Protection"

Spring has brought fresh beginnings at Blockchain NZ, and we’re excited to introduce the newly elected members of our Executive Council. Each of these industry leaders brings unique expertise and passion to the table, ready to drive the next wave of innovation and collaboration in Aotearoa’s blockchain community.  Memoona Zareen – University of Auckland Memoona … Continue reading "Meet the New Members of the Blockchain NZ Executive Council"

Provident Insurance’s CIO Paul Natac, shares how InsurTechNZ member ICE InsureTech has given them a competitive edge and transformed their operations. Faced with challenges from legacy systems, they needed a flexible, scalable platform to support their growth. View now. Turners Automotive Group and NZGCP have invested $1,250,000 in growing insurance comparative platform Quashed, which has … Continue reading "InsurTech industry news"

As AI continues to transform the way we work, learn and connect, strong AI governance is key to ensuring success. It helps organisations use AI responsibly, aligned with both their goals and ethical standards.  We’ve connected with industry leaders to explore practical strategies for success – covering everything from building solid frameworks to monitoring AI’s … Continue reading "AI Governance: Strategies for success"