Kia ora, I’m Yvonne Gill, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the Strategic Programmes Director at NZTech. While Graeme is enjoying a well-deserved holiday, I wanted to take the opportunity to share the scope of work happening across the NZTech Alliance that moves us toward our collective vision of a more prosperous, sustainable, equitable, … Continue reading "Shaping Aotearoa’s tech future—introducing key projects"

Kia ora, This week, I want to take a moment to celebrate the momentum we’re building together and the bright future we’re shaping for Aotearoa through tech. With your support, we’re forging ahead with a clear vision for a safer, fairer, and more diverse New Zealand—one enabled by technology. As the united voice for tech … Continue reading "Celebrating Tech Success & Forging Ahead for a Better NZ!"

Kia ora, Tomorrow at our Cyber Security Risk Conference, we’re diving into critical threats and emerging opportunities. As cyber risks grow more complex, these discussions will equip us with valuable insights to safeguard ourselves and stay ahead. Last week’s Cyber Security Insights report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) showed the agency responded to 1,203 incidents … Continue reading "Cyber risk insights"

Kia ora, Tē tōia, tē haumatiaNothing can be achieved without a plan, workforce and way of doing things This week, we’re acknowledging Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024. Māori culture is at the heart of what makes Aotearoa New Zealand unique. Engaging with the language is a meaningful way to honour our heritage. It also … Continue reading "Collaborating for change"

Kia ora, Last week, we met with the Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis, to highlight our latest New Zealand Tech Metrics and reinforce the importance of tech for Aotearoa’s future. We showed how every new tech job creates 4.8 new additional jobs in the economy, and every 4% growth of the tech sector generates $2.7b in GDP … Continue reading "Driving productivity gains"

Kia ora, We’re looking forward to tomorrow’s launch of the AI Forum’s report, AI in Action: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on New Zealand’s Productivity. The findings highlight AI’s transformative role, showcasing high adoption rates, significant boosts in worker efficiency, minimal job displacement and the emergence of new career opportunities. The research will continue … Continue reading "Unlocking AI’s potential"

Kia ora, The highlight of last week was presenting Shanon O’Connor of Tōnui Collab with the 2024 Community Tech Champions Award at the CIO Summit Awards. Tōnui Collab, an EdTechNZ member, is a specialist STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Mātauranga Māori) education partner. They are committed to digital equity and strengthening the opportunities for taitamariki to contribute in meaningful ways … Continue reading "Celebrating edtech"

Following last week’s Annual General Meeting I’d like to reiterate our thanks. The support, engagement and advocacy of our members is the driving force behind our work, which accelerates the growth and uptake of tech across Aotearoa New Zealand. Together, we’re not just advancing technology; we’re building a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.

Last week, we urged Government officials to intervene following our concerns about the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s (OPC) proposed Code of Practice for biometrics.