Spotlighting space tech

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 "Supporting long term growth"

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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 "Supporting long term growth"

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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 "Supporting long term growth"

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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 "Supporting long term growth"

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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 "Supporting long term growth"

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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 "Supporting long term growth"

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Supporting long term growth

Kia ora, Last week, along with about 400 others I attended the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata. It was a powerful gathering of innovative minds and I learnt a lot about the rapidly growing fintech sector. Tomorrow, I am in Wellington visiting the Beehive to discuss the role of technology in emissions reduction and boosting the tech … Continue reading "Supporting long term growth"
04 March 2024
NZTech News

Igniting the tech conversation!

Kia ora, Tomorrow I’m looking forward to exploring the latest in fintech at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 – thriving together. We’re expecting over 350 delegates, 45 speakers, three dedicated streams, plus an Innovation Zone and five startup pitches at the Fast Pitch Breakfast. There’s also roundtable discussions and specialist topics including open banking, meeting the Government, women in fintech and … Continue reading "Igniting the tech conversation!"
26 February 2024
NZTech News

NZTech Inform -🔒 Unlocking innovation 💡

Kia ora, Last week, I met with my counterpart from the Netherlands, Petra Claessen, CEO of BTG, who was visiting to learn more about TechweekNZ. This follows last year’s successful launch of TechweekNL. The Dutch tech sector is experiencing similar digital skills and diversity challenges and Petra was interested in the development of our vibrant TechWomen community and how … Continue reading "NZTech Inform -🔒 Unlocking innovation 💡"
12 February 2024
NZTech News

Welcome to 2024!

Kia ora, Welcome to 2024! I’m feeling refreshed after the holidays and looking forward to a year of growth and connection. There is already plenty of activity across the tech ecosystem with several notable events showcasing cybersecurity,fintech and biotech plus delegation opportunities and a gathering of the SaaS sector. Also gain insights with the First Quarter Business and Technology Disruption Briefing 2024 on 9 … Continue reading "Welcome to 2024!"
31 January 2024
NZTech News

Tech for good!

Creating impact for Aotearoa Kia ora, NZTech’s mission is to support a values-led, nationally and internationally connected tech community that is collectively creating a safer, more equitable, sustainable and prosperous Aotearoa for all, by creating jobs, export growth and impact through tech for good. We have been striving for this since our establishment in 2009 by … Continue reading "Tech for good!"
12 December 2023
NZTech News

It’s time!

Kia ora, Returning from a few days away mountain biking deep in the bush, I was pleased to learn the coalition talks have concluded and Ministerial roles have been appointed. Congratulations to all of the new Ministers! While almost every portfolio will need to embrace tech, some are more directly connected. In particular, on behalf of the … Continue reading "It’s time!"
28 November 2023
NZTech News

2024 unveiled – Save the dates!

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 "2024 unveiled – Save the dates!"
14 November 2023
NZTech News

Our work continues!

Identity, emissions and Web Kia ora, While we wait for the new Government’s establishment, our work continues! We’re working hard to ensure the tech sector is actively engaging across various agencies to support the creation of a digitally safer, more equitable, sustainable and prosperous Aotearoa New Zealand. Tomorrow I’ll be in Wellington with members of … Continue reading "Our work continues!"
07 November 2023