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Last week, it was wonderful to catch up with members at our first in-person NZTech event for some time. While online meetings will continue to be useful, conversations and connections in real life remain unsurpassed. It was an excellent event with an engaging update from Kaye-Maree Dunn about the research underway mapping the Māori Tech Ecosystem. Duane Grace then discussed … Continue reading "NZTech Inform: digital trust and our economic future"
20 June 2022
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NZTech Inform – skills pathways and R&D
This week, I am looking forward to hosting our first physical NZTech member event in quite some time! Meeting in person is always a great way to connect, share and network.
13 June 2022
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NZTech Inform – strengthening our primary sector
AgriTechNZ brings together hundreds of people and organisations from Aotearoa New Zealand’s two leading export industries - agriculture and technology.
07 June 2022
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NZTech Inform – exploring Māori tech
What role does the Māori tech ecosystem play in the development of local talent for the tech sector? It seems like a huge opportunity, but there is a lot to learn and understand.
30 May 2022
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NZTech Inform – good for the world!
Last week was the eleventh year NZTech has run Techweek, the national tech and innovation festival. This was my eighth Techweek and if you’d told me that during Techweek22 members of parliament would greet the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Parliament, “Happy Techweek Mr Speaker,” I’m not sure I would have believed you! … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – good for the world!"
23 May 2022
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It’s Techweek!
It’s Techweek22 and at last count, there’s 414 sessions to choose from! Techweek runs until Sunday 22 May, so it’s not too late to register to attend events. Plus, tune into TechweekTV live daily from 9am. Yesterday, I was delighted to attend Hon Dr Clark’s media conference announcing a $20 million investment in the tech sector’s … Continue reading "It’s Techweek!"
16 May 2022
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Final Countdown!
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09 May 2022
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NZTech Inform – inspiring tech careers
I’m very proud of NZTech’s members who are collaborating on a diverse range of initiatives to encourage young people into pathways for future tech careers. As the demand for digital skills remains high, we need to ensure Māori and Pacific women are supported in pursuing tech careers. Brittany Teei of 3BagsFull, the Ministry of Social … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – inspiring tech careers"
02 May 2022
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NZTech Inform – when will it pass?
This time, last year we were hopeful that the pandemic had almost passed. A year on, even as restrictions ease, the death toll mounts and we are still adjusting to a new normal. Last week, our family was in isolation as we suffered from the coronavirus. During this time I reflected on the last year, … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – when will it pass?"
26 April 2022