NZTech Inform: Our digital skills landscape 

14 April 2025

As Aotearoa’s digital economy grows, so too does the need for a skilled, resilient workforce. We’re collaborating with the Toi Mai Workforce Development Council as we begin work on the 4th edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa.

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Kai’s Education Secures Local Investment to Accelerate U.S. Expansion, Championing Inclusive EdTech Solutions

08 April 2025

New Zealand innovators leverage Kiwi investor confidence to bring Universal Design Learning (UDL) to American classrooms.

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NZTech Inform: Aotearoa New Zealand's tech trade in focus!

07 April 2025

Trade has quickly risen to the top of the agenda, as global tensions escalate following President Trump’s latest tariff announcements. Last week, we joined the creative sector to brief the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) team on the latest in digital trade.

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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 … Continue reading "Importing tech talent will become a financial drain"

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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 … Continue reading "Importing tech talent will become a financial drain"

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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 … Continue reading "Importing tech talent will become a financial drain"

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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 … Continue reading "Importing tech talent will become a financial drain"

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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 … Continue reading "Importing tech talent will become a financial drain"

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Importing tech talent will become a financial drain

New Zealand’s education system for providing trained tech graduates is insufficient and the country is over reliant on importing advanced digital skills, a leading Kiwi tech expert says.
18 December 2017
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Urgent tech education action needed immediately

The tech sector and the government need to urgently co-invest in education, to better align tech courses with the future demands of the sector, a landmark digital skills report says.
18 December 2017
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Investment critical for a digital Kiwi nation

The future of New Zealand’s economy hangs on its ability to swiftly embrace and invest in digital tech skills, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says.
17 December 2017