Thoughts and reflections from the front line - a teacher’s voice in education technology

27 November 2023

Susana Tomaz | STEAM Coordinator Westlake Girls High School | Across School Lead – Pupuke Kāhui Ako at Ministry of Education of New Zealand Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua: ‘I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past” As we rapidly approach the end of another year and look ahead to … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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EdTech Findr

27 November 2023

We are pleased to introduce EdTech Findr, a new and improved version of our EdTechNZ Directory designed to help discover the companies and organisations that make up the education technology ecosystem in Aotearoa. You can now stay updated on the EdTechNZ community in real-time using a fully interactive map. No matter if you are searching … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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EdTech in the spotlight

26 November 2023

Teulo | Supporting professionals to continuously develop skills, stay up to date with industry trends, and meet their CPD requirements. Teulo is the ultimate edtech hotspot for architecture, design, and construction professionals. It offers a global platform to connect, inspire, and help its users stay ahead of the curve. Teulo provides a variety of CPD-accredited … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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Ensuring innovation thrives | November Newsletter

23 November 2023

Kia ora,  The intersection of traditional banking systems and the continuously growing world of cryptocurrencies and digital assets presents both challenges and opportunities for New Zealand’s economy. Following the recent report on debanking published by Web3NZ, BlockchainNZ and Web3NZ hosted a workshop with key stakeholders from the banking, legal and government sectors. The discussions within the workshop focused … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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BlockchainNZ Pod E21 with Janine Grainger on Growth & Launching a Wallet and Stablecoin

22 November 2023

Janine Grainger is the cofounder and CEO of Easy Crypto which is coming up on their 6th anniversary and very well known in new zealand. In this conversation we talk about growing a crypto company, competition in the new zealand market, building a wallet and some of the security issues that come with it, and … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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A nation of travellers

15 November 2023

Kia ora, Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of attending international conferences, representing our community in Australia, the United Kingdom and most recently as a guest of Hong Kong. This involvement is crucial because as exporters, it’s essential to showcase our fintech capabilities globally. Alongside New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), I … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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Inspiring collaborations: Hong Kong

14 November 2023

During the Hong Kong FinTech Week conference and the meetings that followed, we had the pleasure of collaborating with the team from the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, supported by InvestHk and several high-profile sponsors. Their efforts played a significant role in developing and delivering a successful conference. As a ‘sister’ association, we envision fostering … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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InsurTechNZ News- November 2023

14 November 2023

Welcome to our new members Life Direct, Mrty and QPR Ratings – it’s great to have you on board. Join our next event on Thursday 30 November at Deloitte in Auckland to meet these new members and many others. We’ll hear about 2023 success stories, emerging global trends, and how you can participate in a significant new … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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2024 unveiled - Save the dates!

14 November 2023

Kia ora, Planning is well underway for our first major events in 2024, including the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata – thriving together on 27 February in Auckland. From advancing financial inclusion to fostering sustainable investment practices, fintech for good is a central theme of the hui. The programme is exploring ways fintech is contributing to meaningful change and … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"

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NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap

On Thursday I facilitated our NZTech Connect event, Bridging the participation gap of Māori in Aotearoa’s tech sector. We heard about the impressive work that Spark has been undertaking from their head of People and Culture Heather Polglase. Special thanks also to Te Matarau The Māori Tech Association CEO Lee Timutimu, Spark Kaupapa Māori Lead Rhonda Koroheke and Te Pūkenga … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: Bridging the gap"
28 August 2023
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View our 2023 highlights

We’re helping create a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous Aotearoa New Zealand underpinned by good tech. Learn how NZTech connects, promotes and advances our technology ecosystem to help the tech sector and the economy grow.  NZTech’s latest Annual Report was published on 16 August, 2023.
16 August 2023
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NZTech Inform – Digital Skills for Tomorrow, Today

Kia ora, We’re delighted to launch the latest edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa: Digital Skills for Tomorrow, Today. Our third edition issues an urgent call to industry and Government to collaborate now and equip Aotearoa New Zealand’s workforce with skills for the digital age. It addresses the causes of the skills gap, nurturing talent and fostering … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Digital Skills for Tomorrow, Today"
14 August 2023
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Urgent call to equip workforce with skills for digital age

Monday 14 August  The newly published Digital Skills Aotearoa (3rd edition) provides valuable insights into our digital skills challenges and explores the landscape in New Zealand and globally.  “In our ever-evolving digital world, the importance of digital skills cannot be overstated. As we strive to harness the opportunities presented by the digital revolution, it is … Continue reading "Urgent call to equip workforce with skills for digital age"
14 August 2023
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NZTech Inform – Privacy, security and identity for tomorrow

Kia ora, Tomorrow I’m in Wellington at the Digital Trust Hui Taumata. Trust in our digital environment is critical for a prosperous future New Zealand and with the development of digital identities, growing cyber security challenges and privacy issues digital trust is an important discussion for New Zealand. I’m looking forward to the keynote presentation by Tim … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Privacy, security and identity for tomorrow"
31 July 2023
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NZTech Inform – From the Chair

Kia ora, While Graeme is taking some well deserved annual leave it’s my pleasure to write to you in this week’s newsletter. Did you know that less than 1 in 20 girls even considers a high-paid career in science, technology, engineering or maths, compared to 1 in 5 boys? ShadowTech Day is back and aims … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – From the Chair"
24 July 2023
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NZTech Inform – Cyber risk spotlight

Kia ora, Cybersecurity is more important than ever before! In CERT’s latest report they have seen a 12 percent increase in incident report numbers. This includes an increase in scam reports (up 23 percent from last year) and financial loss (up 66 percent to almost $6m). Aside from investment and romance scams, credential harvesting, phishing and malware, … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Cyber risk spotlight"
03 July 2023