During Techweek’18, social entrepreneur Derek Handley delivered a powerful keynote address. Here’s what he had to say about using technology to address social inequality. Watch Derek’s presentation here or read it below: “I watched a video the other day of a man demonstrating a machine unlike any to have ever come before it. If there …
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We’ve made it! Techweek’18 is on now and all this week. The official count is 538 tech and innovation events throughout New Zealand, so please connect, learn and enjoy. A special thanks to the Prime Minister for joining us in the spirit of Techweek and allowing us to turn her into a hologram to launch the New …
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The ShadowTech youth development programme has been selected as a finalist for the Engaging Youth in ICT award; part of the 2018 CIO Awards for New Zealand. ShadowTech is an annual technology career experience day for girls in years 9-11, who meet in their regional centres to hear from local tech leaders and are then …
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Technology will soon help make New Zealand’s farms more productive while also making lakes and rivers cleaner, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. “As a nation Kiwis keep talking about how important clean rivers and lakes are and the damage being done by the primary industries,” Muller says.
15 May 2018
Last week, it was good to see the Government reopen submissions for the CTO role. No doubt the Minister’s Digital Advisory Group will have their hands full with another wave of applicants. Earlier this year, there were 62 applicants and I’m sure this critical role for New Zealand will attract even more interest the second …
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Brigitte knows how Government works and is passionate about making NZTech’s voice heard. Meet our Wellington based Government Relations Manager, Brigitte Morten. What drives you to make a difference? As a child, it took me a long time to realise that most families didn’t spend their weekends stacking firewood for an elderly neighbour or fundraising …
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Last week, the AI Forum released a major study about the potential for AI in New Zealand. It is available free on the AI Forum website: Artificial Intelligence: Shaping a Future New Zealand. The report is the culmination of nearly a year’s work with research partners IDC and Sapere, examining the local and international AI …
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In case you missed it, last week, Minister Curran announced the second half of her Digital Advisory Group. The final seven members are Amber Craig, Cathy Hardinge, Robyn Kamira, Gregory Morgan, David Moskovitz, Damon Odey and Michael Taitoko. They join the first eight with the Chair, Frances Valintine. Their first order of business will be …
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Over the past few years the relationship between Government and tech has been moving from stuff they procure, to the stuff we need to get right to ensure New Zealand is prosperous. Our relationship is no longer just about ICT spend, but conversations across multiple agencies concerning our evolution as a digital nation. It is …
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