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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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InsurTech industry news

20 November 2024

The insurtech landscape continues to thrive with exciting developments and opportunities for collaboration and growth. Here’s a round up of the latest news and events shaping the future of insurtech.

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RegTech Round-up October 24: New Rules, Open Banking Milestones, and Tools to Transform Compliance

18 November 2024

It’s nearing the end of a busy year, and whilst RegTech NZ has been in a bit of a hibernation for most of it (very few events) we’ve not been resting on our laurels but rather we have all been busy working hard on our own ventures including our side venture – RegTech Connect. Industry … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"

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Accelerating digitisation

18 November 2024

Kia ora, Seven months ago, the Minister for Digitising Government shared a Cabinet Paper outlining plans for an all-of-government strategic roadmap to accelerate the digitisation of government services. This roadmap was set to include a detailed work programme and a digital investment plan. So, where are we at with this initiative? Did you know that government agencies … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"

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Advocacy, Awards, and Member Survey - November Newsletter

14 November 2024

Kia ora, In September, BlockchainNZ submitted to Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee Inquiry into Banking Competition, addressing the challenges Web3 businesses in New Zealand face in accessing and maintaining essential banking services. This week, BlockchainNZ Chair, Jeremy Muir, presented to the Committee, summarising our submission, and responding to their questions. We are also preparing a … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"

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Insurance Innovation

11 November 2024

InsurTechNZ partnered with Deloitte to research insurance innovation across New Zealand and Australia.

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Accelerating Aotearoa’s path to net zero

11 November 2024

Kia ora, Last week, I joined a meeting where government officials raised questions about the potential impact of data centres – an important topic, but one that often sees more opinions than facts. Reliable data is hard to come by. However, a recent report on the Australian data centre market offers some useful insights. Australian businesses would … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"

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What is the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand?

11 November 2024

The AI Forum, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, is advancing its research into the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Our second survey is now live and we’re inviting New Zealanders to share their experiences and tell us how they are using AI right … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"

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DINZ Welcomes the Publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules

08 November 2024

Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) is pleased to see the Government’s latest steps toward establishing safe and secure digital identity services, with the official publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Rules, effective today. This marks a significant milestone for digital identity in New Zealand, where DINZ has contributed its experienced advice from … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"

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FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2

DAY 2:  WELLINGTON Wow! Another great turn-out in Wellington last night. FinTech is certainly happening in Wellington, and our guest of honour was definitely the highlight of the programme. The Honourable Jacqui Dean – Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and Minister of Small Business – spoke about how fast FinTech is growing in New … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"
08 February 2017
Industry News

FinTechNZ Launch – Update 1

DAY 1:  CHRISTCHURCH Wow! What a fantastic turn-out in Canterbury last night. FinTech is obviously important to the ‘mainland’.  🙂 We were very fortunate to deliver our first launch presentation to a highly engaged audience, as Cantabrians usually are once they get to know you in person, and have seen you around a few times.  … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 1"
07 February 2017
NZTech News

New NZTech Position – Member Relations Director – closing 20th February

With the growth and diversity of NZTech’s membership base we have created a new member relations position to ensure we continue to look after our members needs. The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and expand the growing number of non-traditional NZTech members. With the expansion of the NZTech Communities to include … Continue reading "New NZTech Position – Member Relations Director – closing 20th February"
06 February 2017
Industry News

FinTechNZ will totally transform the economy

New Zealand’s biggest and smartest financial businesses are coming together with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) around the launch of FinTechNZ, to take place in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland next week. With the support of NZTech, FinTechNZ will bring together innovative companies across the diverse financial services industry, to become key contributors … Continue reading "FinTechNZ will totally transform the economy"
01 February 2017
Industry News

Bringing a world of talent to Wellington in 2017!

On the lookout for experienced tech talent this year?  NZTech has collaborated with Workhere New Zealand, WREDA and Immigration New Zealand to attract senior experience tech talent to New Zealand.  LookSee Wellington is a world-first global talent attraction programme, offering top tech talent the ultimate career trip. In May, LookSee Wellington will bring 100 pre-screened … Continue reading "Bringing a world of talent to Wellington in 2017!"
26 January 2017
Media Releases

Technology at the heart of lifting govt services

Technology is at the heart of improving productivity of government services and the second annual NZTech Advance Government and Technology Summit in Wellington on February 28 will play a landmark role in helping New Zealand become a stronger digital nation, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. The summit is a high-level event that will host … Continue reading "Technology at the heart of lifting govt services"
24 January 2017
NZTech News

Tech Sector and GCIO Team commit to work together for a better NZ

At the December 2016 meeting between the leading tech sector representative groups; NZTech, NZRise, ITP and the team from the Department of Internal Affairs GCIO office, the focus was on how to make 2017 a year with a more purposeful interaction. The tech bodies have been meeting with GCIO regularly for the last two years, … Continue reading "Tech Sector and GCIO Team commit to work together for a better NZ"
11 December 2016
Media Releases

IBM MD steps down from NZTech board

Rob Lee, managing director of IBM New Zealand, has stepped down from the NZTech board after six years’ service. Lee chaired the governance committee and was responsible for leading the board on a journey of constant improvement including the development and actioning of an excellent diversity policy.
27 November 2016
Media Releases

Spatial tech helping in 7.8 quake response

New Zealand’s skills in advanced spatial technology and geographic intelligence has underpinned much of the response to last week’s 7.8 earthquake, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. “When the earthquake hit the South Island last Monday morning, spatial experts across the tech sector and government were able to quickly assign four satellites over the area, … Continue reading "Spatial tech helping in 7.8 quake response"
22 November 2016