Sustainable FinTech news

24 April 2024

The new financial year has started with the ‘pedal to the metal’. We talk about a few of the activities below, but by no means does it cover everything that’s happened!

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RegTech NZ - What caught our eye this month

24 April 2024

April already, a fool, a new moon and an eclipse! This smorgasbord of a month is bringing in all the good vibes encouraging for all you RegTech innovators, movers and shakers. Manifest that change. Carpe diem.

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Climbing the mahi mountain | April Newsletter

24 April 2024

April brings change in many forms - not just shorter days and falling leaves from our deciduous trees.

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Fostering Diversity and Social Change in New Zealand

23 April 2024

It is another big week for blockchain as we watch the impact of the latest Bitcoin halving. 

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The Techweek24 Programme is LIVE!

23 April 2024

I’m delighted to share some highlights from the Techweek24 programme today — which is now live! 

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BlockchainNZ Pod E27 with Brooke Howard-Smith on AI & Web3 in the Creator Economy

22 April 2024

Brooke Howard-Smith is the founder of Otterfish that is at the heart of the creator economy and influencer marketing.

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EdTech in the Spotlight - Neurofrog | Accelerating the lives of One Billion Children

21 April 2024

Parents passionately believe in their child, there's a world of potential waiting to be unlocked. ‘’So, we’re on a mission to support these parents and accelerate the lives of One Billion Children by putting life-changing neuroscience into their hands during the critical first 1,000 days of life.’’ 

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Tech’s role crucial in driving emissions reduction efforts

11 April 2024

Industry voice NZTech, today announces the launch of a new report, Technology for Emissions Reduction: A framework for Aotearoa’s Climate Technology Roadmap. 

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Tech for a greener future

08 April 2024

What is a climate technology roadmap and why do we need one? This is the question we’ll be answering on Thursday at the launch of our latest report in the Digital Nation series.

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The hidden potential of dyslexia

08 April 2024

We’re supporting Unlock Innovation to understand more about the issues surrounding unrecognised and underutilised dyslexic talent in New Zealand. Up to one in five New Zealanders are dyslexic, a neurodiversity that is often concealed. Dyslexics make up approximately 35 percent of entrepreneurs and many have founded leading brands. Despite progress in accommodating diverse learners in … Continue reading "Budget investment in tech creating jobs and export growth"

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ShadowTech Day 2024 - New dates announced!

08 April 2024

We’re delighted to announce the return of ShadowTech Day in August. Our programme offers girls in years 9-11 an opportunity to discover the world of tech, spark their curiosity and explore career pathways. We’re showcasing real roles, because we know there’s a tech job to suit everyone. Matched with local tech companies, students will gain … Continue reading "Budget investment in tech creating jobs and export growth"

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Budget investment in tech creating jobs and export growth

May 18, 2023 Given the economic climate it was pleasing to see increased investment in tech throughout the Budget, says Graeme Muller, chief executive of NZTech, the umbrella body for the tech sector. The Wellbeing Budget 2023 included direct investment into supporting the growth of technology exports through a 20% tax rebate for expenditure by … Continue reading "Budget investment in tech creating jobs and export growth"
19 May 2023
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Digital Tech ITP launches!

We are pleased to announce the launch of The Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) and our new look website. For several years, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and industry (led by NZTech) have worked together to develop a vision for the longer term growth of our sector: The world looks to … Continue reading "Digital Tech ITP launches!"
15 May 2023
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New Zealand education missing out on local tech innovation

With recent releases of MOU’s between the government and large global tech firms it’s great to see the government’s focus on supporting learning in a digital context and lifting New Zealand’s digital skills as far back as 2017. Chat GPT, one of many new AI technologies gathering pace globally, has demonstrated how critical it is … Continue reading "New Zealand education missing out on local tech innovation"
03 May 2023
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Member news: Fast growing fintech linking big Kiwi companies

One of New Zealand’s fastest growing fintechs has latched on to a digital payment system that is benefitting some of New Zealand’s biggest companies. Centrapay connects Kiwi businesses by creating a seamless payment system that enables companies to transact with one another quickly and easily. They are doing this by building the most flexible enterprise … Continue reading "Member news: Fast growing fintech linking big Kiwi companies"
02 May 2023
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Aotearoa AI Summit 2022 Videos

The Aotearoa AI Summit brings together organisations from industry, academia and the public sector to learn, share and connect.Combining policy, ethics, security, research and practical business applications, the 2022 event inspired future forward progression of the NZ AI economy. Focused roundtables and case studies encouraged learning and collaboration, and hands-on sessions showcased exciting progress within … Continue reading "Aotearoa AI Summit 2022 Videos"
01 May 2023
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BlockchainNZ Pod E15 with Steve Vallas on Aligning Blockchain Incentives in Asia Pacific

Steve came to Auckland to meet with industry discussing aligning incentives and shared interests between Australia and New Zealand. In this conversation we touch on the scam narrative within crypto, how it has affected the nft space, and crytpo marketing, and of course regulation and where we’re at in Asia Pacific. Find the BCNZ Pod: … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E15 with Steve Vallas on Aligning Blockchain Incentives in Asia Pacific"
27 March 2023
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The rush is on to use ChatGPT – but what could it mean for our jobs?

AI Forum executive director Madeline Newman joined Frances Valentine, founder of AcademyEX – which runs The Mind Lab and Tech futures Lab, for a chat about ChatGPT and what it could mean for our jobs with Kathryn Ryan on RNZ’s Nine To Noon programme.
16 March 2023