NZTech Inform: Our digital skills landscape 

14 April 2025

As Aotearoa’s digital economy grows, so too does the need for a skilled, resilient workforce. We’re collaborating with the Toi Mai Workforce Development Council as we begin work on the 4th edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa.

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Kai’s Education Secures Local Investment to Accelerate U.S. Expansion, Championing Inclusive EdTech Solutions

08 April 2025

New Zealand innovators leverage Kiwi investor confidence to bring Universal Design Learning (UDL) to American classrooms.

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NZTech Inform: Aotearoa New Zealand's tech trade in focus!

07 April 2025

Trade has quickly risen to the top of the agenda, as global tensions escalate following President Trump’s latest tariff announcements. Last week, we joined the creative sector to brief the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) team on the latest in digital trade.

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NZTech Inform: From gene-editing to super bananas!

24 March 2025

Kia ora, This week, industry, Government and cybersecurity experts are sharing insights at our 2025 National Cyber Security Summit. With cyber threats continuing to rise, protecting our businesses, data and digital … Continue reading "Latest News: ‘The merge’ – no small feat"

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Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!

18 March 2025

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Reflecting on our journey from 2017—when NZBIO faced financial challenges and joined the NZTech Group—to today is truly remarkable. Four years of … Continue reading "Latest News: ‘The merge’ – no small feat"

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NZTech Inform: Championing our science sector

17 March 2025

Kia ora, Aotearoa New Zealand’s biotechnology sector is a hidden gem within our tech landscape. Globally, biotech is on track to exceed $500 billion this year and is estimated to … Continue reading "Latest News: ‘The merge’ – no small feat"

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Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready

17 March 2025

New Zealand’s economy took a major hit in 2024, experiencing the largest GDP contraction among developed countries, according to HSBC. This downturn was largely driven by interest rate hikes aimed … Continue reading "Latest News: ‘The merge’ – no small feat"

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NZTech Inform: Fintech momentum

10 March 2025

Kia ora, With Minister Bayly’s recent resignation and Minister Simpson stepping into the Commerce portfolio we hope the momentum for fintech and blockchain growth continues. Two weeks ago, the FMA’s regulatory sandbox application window … Continue reading "Latest News: ‘The merge’ – no small feat"

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Latest News: ‘The merge’ – no small feat

This past Thursday there was a noteworthy event in the crypto space. The Ethereum main chain was upgraded from a proof-of-work consensus algorithm to a proof-of-stake one. Like a train switching from an old well-worn track to a shiny new one, it went seamlessly, which is a big win for Ethereum, but also for open source developers who had been planning the transition for the past seven years.
21 September 2022
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NZTech Inform – discovering AI in action

Today, I am attending the Aotearoa AI Summit in Auckland, where I will join a panel to discuss the developing National AI Strategy. This annual gathering of the AI community is a great place to hear about the latest use of AI in action. Tomorrow, I will be in Wellington meeting the CEO’s of the Ministry of Education and the Tertiary Education Commission to discuss combined initiatives to attract students into tech career pathways.
12 September 2022
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AI Summit & Hackathon Series

These hackathons are seeking to bring to life practical examples of some key recommendations from our AI for Environment Report published in May. And it’s not just for technologists, - we are looking for people with a passion to save the planet (all of it - including your backyard).  There are still limited places, so see the events listed below and get involved. 
25 August 2022
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NZTech Inform – the saga continues…

The ongoing saga of the Game Development sector in crisis continues. The CEO of one of our largest and most successful studios, RocketWerkz, is considering setting up in Australia due to the incentives and staff available, and a lack of (or slow) response from our Government. 
22 August 2022