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 surpass a trillion dollars by 2030. Its expansion is being driven by advancements in personalised medicine, climate resilience and healthy food. Even the smallest fraction … Continue reading "FinTechNZ – from insight to impact!"

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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 at managing post-pandemic inflation.  The recession has significantly impacted the job market, including the tech industry, which was once considered recession-proof but has also experienced … Continue reading "FinTechNZ – from insight to impact!"

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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 closed with dozens of submissions – a promising sign for innovation. This sandbox provides a supervised environment where fintech and blockchain companies can test innovative … Continue reading "FinTechNZ – from insight to impact!"

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Share your insights on AI in urban governance

03 March 2025

The University of Auckland has launched a significant project examining AI's role in urban planning across New Zealand's major cities. As government agencies increasingly deploy AI systems, this research addresses critical questions about risks, safety and governance.

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March Forward: Women in Tech, Fintech, Life Sciences & More

03 March 2025

I’m really looking forward to a busy and high-impact March across our NZTech Group communities, with a raft of opportunities to strengthen our connections, build capability, and accelerate change.

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More momentum, greater choice - Digital Trust is getting real

27 February 2025

2025 is well underway with a healthy mix of activity, excitement and opportunity, Digital Trust included.

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Shaping the Future of Education in Aotearoa

26 February 2025

Welcome to our first Newsletter for 2025. In this issue: Annual Pulse Survey | New Members and Member News | Upcoming Events | Member Spotlight | Teacher’s Voice

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AI agents mean business now!

25 February 2025

Is 2025 the year of the AI agent, or will their rise be just another milestone in AI’s evolution? The fast pace of innovation makes predictions risky, but one thing is clear: as AI agents move from experimental tech to practical business tools, their impact will be undeniable.

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Teacher’s Voice | Kicking Off 2025 with AI in Education

25 February 2025

What an incredible way to launch the new academic year! The AI in Education Conference series took place in the last week of January, reaching over 900 educators and school leaders from Hamilton, and Kāhui Ako and Principal Associations in Taupō, Nelson, and Wellington.

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EdTech in the Spotlight: N4L innovation improving digital learning experiences and educational outcomes for all

25 February 2025

Network for Learning (N4L) - Providing faster, safer internet for Aotearoa New Zealand’s schools and kura

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NZTech Inform: Digital foundations drive growth

24 February 2025

Last week’s member event in Wellington revealed a key insight: Government digitisation isn’t just about efficiency - it’s our next economic catalyst.

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Building AI governance expertise in Aotearoa

24 February 2025

Ready to become an AI governance leader? As organisations navigate AI risks, regulations and trust issues, the need for qualified AI governance professionals has never been more critical.

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Read out of panel discussion on the Contracts of Insurance Act 2024

24 February 2025

On February 13, 2025, InsurTechNZ hosted an event titled "How might the Contracts of Insurance Act re-define the customer relationship?" sponsored by Partners Life.

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NZTech Inform: Techweek is back!

17 February 2025

I'm thrilled to announce that Techweek is returning 19-25 May, thanks to the support of some of our incredible members—stay tuned for our announcements!

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FinTechNZ – from insight to impact!

We’re taking fintech from Aotearoa to the world We have just launched the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2023 schedule and you can now register to attend. This month we also explore investment trends, thoughts on partnering, working group updates and the Singapore Fintech Festival. Plus we welcome 11 new members! FinTech Hui Taumata 2023 We’re ready to bring the … Continue reading "FinTechNZ – from insight to impact!"
28 October 2022
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Policy and Technology – striving for a perfect match with better outcomes

As signalled in last month’s newsletter, DINZ’s submission to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s consultation paper on Biometrics did proceed to plan, and we were grateful to receive OPC’s thanks and acknowledgement of the work put in by our special interest group of DINZ members.
19 October 2022
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Natural Intelligence – with David Rajan, CEO of Opteran

The scientists behind Opteran spent 10 years mapping a bee’s brain. This research is now powering Opteran’s array of new capabilities using biomimicry dubbed ‘Natural Intelligence’, from enabling machines to navigate and learn autonomously as insects do in nature, to obviating the need for mass data sets to train AI - and that’s only the start.
18 October 2022
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NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!

As our time online increases, so do the associated security risks. Even if you work in tech and think you are tech savvy, none of us are immune from cyber crime!
10 October 2022
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NZTech Inform – record investment growth

Investment in tech in New Zealand continues to grow. Recently released New Zealand data in the Startup Genome report shows the medium seed round is now US$1m and the medium series A round is up to US$3.7m. Over the past three years, US$1.1 billion in venture capital (VC) funding has been invested in New Zealand.
29 August 2022