NZTech starts crucial digital skills survey

29 September 2020

NZTech today began surveying thousands of New Zealanders to produce a nationwide digital skills survey. Chief executive Graeme Muller says before covid around half of all new tech roles were fulfilled via immigration.  “With closed borders, it is obvious that what was once a skills shortage could quickly become a catastrophe if not managed well.  … Continue reading "NZTech starts crucial digital skills survey"

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NZTech Inform – emerging issues for our economic recovery

28 September 2020

Kia ora, Until COVID-19 struck, large New Zealand businesses and fast growing tech firms were bringing in thousands of highly skilled digital professionals each year. The local education system has been able to produce approximately 5000 new computer science graduates a year, but hi-tech firms used the international market for advanced skills such as machine … Continue reading "NZTech starts crucial digital skills survey"

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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (22)

25 September 2020

In these #Weeknotes we explore the digital dilemmas experienced by Pacific households and businesses in Aotearoa throughout COVID-19.

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NZ tech exports on track to reach $16 billion before 2030

NZTech applauds National’s promise (if elected) to establish a minister for technology, who will be responsible for partnering with the private sector and implementing its 2030 NZ tech plan. NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says they currently advise seven or eight different ministers on tech issues. Having a minister of tech will avoid doubling up … Continue reading "NZ tech exports on track to reach $16 billion before 2030"
22 September 2020
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Tech sector helps government embrace digital future

As New Zealanders step back to alert level Lockdowns, the tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says.
18 August 2020
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More important than ever: New Zealand’s tech sector

It is difficult for most Kiwis to think about the world before the covid pandemic but the nation's digital future is no longer a conversation about what the future may hold, because it is happening now – thanks to covid, NZTech chair Mitchell Pham says in their annual report.
04 August 2020