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 "Biotech superheroes! "

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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 "Biotech superheroes! "

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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 "Biotech superheroes! "

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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 "Biotech superheroes! "

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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 "Biotech superheroes! "

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Biotech superheroes! 

Earlier this month, I was delighted to attend Bridgewest’s Impact Innovation Conference. While I was there, I wondered why it seems so difficult to grow the biotech sector? Considering we have all the ingredients in New Zealand for a strong biotech sector, it shouldn’t be so hard!
10 November 2022
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Early exposure to evolving tech a catalyst for careers

At our recent Ada Lovelace Day event, five women shared their technology career stories. While all unique in both journey, challenges and successes, early exposure to the evolving nature of tech was a recurring theme. These exposures were wide ranging and included recalling a first computer in the house, playing with toys typecast as being "for boys", learning with/from brothers, experiencing new technologies in school programs, and being taken to inspiring tech events as youths.
07 November 2022
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The collaborative nature of IoT

Last month our executive council chair, Kriv Naicker, and executive director, Alison Mackie, hosted our annual general meeting. We presented on the previous 12 months, our strategic vision, core activities for 2022-2023, welcomed the new executive council, and said some farewells. Some of our notable achievements over the last 12 months is our work across … Continue reading "The collaborative nature of IoT"
03 November 2022
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Reflecting on the year that’s been and planning for the future

Last week we hosted our Annual Meeting where our co-chair, Shane Kerr, and deputy chair, Alana Pellow presented to our membership base a review of the journey our EdTech community has had over the last 12 months, our strategy moving forward, and announced our new executive council and said some farewells. Here are a few … Continue reading "Reflecting on the year that’s been and planning for the future"
01 November 2022
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NZTech Inform – Changing of the guard

Last week, after six incredible years of dedicated unpaid service, NZTech’s Chair, Mitchell Pham, passed the baton to the next generation. Mitchell
31 October 2022
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AgriTechNZ News: the age of agritech!

As spring growth continues, it’s great to also see signs of growth for our industry too. New product launches, industry recognition and the ability to get out into the world are all very welcome growth dynamics.
27 October 2022
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BlockchainNZ: Our Journey in 2022 and what’s next

Last month we held the BlockchainNZ Annual Meeting, where myself, and our Council Chair, Bryan Ventura, presented on the progress we’ve made over the last 12 months, what our strategic vision and core activities will be in 2023, and introduced our new council members. 
18 October 2022