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25 November 2024

From digital  technologies driving productivity and creative industries like game development boosting exports to biotechnologies improving healthcare and hi-tech manufacturing leading innovation, New Zealand is making its mark globally.

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November FintechNZ Update – Open Banking, The Point insights, and Member News 🚀

21 November 2024

Catch up on open banking progress, key takeaways from The Point, and the latest fintech news from Aotearoa and beyond.

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Council Elections, DISTF Milestone, and End-of-Year Highlights | November Newsletter

21 November 2024

A warm welcome to our newest members: api connects, Deloitte, and SushLabs.

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InsurTechNZ News - November 2024

20 November 2024

New research by Deloitte in partnership with InsurTechNZ provides insight into the collaboration strategies of insurers and startups in New Zealand and Australia, including the drivers and barriers.

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The rise of cleantech

There is an increasing interest in the role of tech in climate change and environmental sustainability. Callaghan Innovation recently reported a major increase in new funds and investment opportunities for cleantech innovators and an increasing number of developments in the New Zealand ecosystem. NZTech’s Board has launched a new Sustainability Sub-Board which will hold its first meeting this week to … Continue reading "The rise of cleantech"
14 March 2022
NZTech News

Creating a better tomorrow

Every week, NZTech members continue to reach out to me stressing that skills shortages are still the number one issue facing their businesses. NZTech and IT Professionals (our sister association, representing individuals in the tech sector) have both been working for several years with members and the Government on multiple ways to improve access to … Continue reading "Creating a better tomorrow"
07 March 2022
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NZTech Inform – Sharing our story!

Two years since the first case of COVID-19 was recorded in New Zealand, it’s encouraging to see the country settling into the next phase. Last week, I was in Wellington visiting members and staying connected with colleagues at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and IT Professionals as we … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Sharing our story!"
28 February 2022
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NZTech Inform – one more sleep!

It’s been great to see the ongoing successes of NZTech members as their companies grow internationally, with plenty of investment activity already underway in 2022. Congratulations to Soul Machines, who last week raised US$70m to advance the way digital people deliver interactive experiences in the Metaverse. Congratulations also to Verify Identity Services, also known as Cloudcheck, who were acquired … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – one more sleep!"
21 February 2022
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Open borders and tech talent

Just before the summer holidays we were able to announce the Government had agreed to create 600 border exceptions for tech workers. Since then we have been working with IT Professionals, Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to establish the process. All things going well, companies should be able … Continue reading "Open borders and tech talent"
08 February 2022
Events

NZTech Events Update

With New Zealand currently in the red level of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, there are changes to several upcoming Tech Alliance events. Connect Event: The Australian InsurTech Landscape – opportunities for NZ in 2022 This Connect Event on 9 February discussing the factors influencing Australian digital insurance in 2022 will now be an online event. Register … Continue reading "NZTech Events Update"
04 February 2022