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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 "NZTech Inform – driving innovation with a roadmap"

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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 "NZTech Inform – driving innovation with a roadmap"

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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 "NZTech Inform – driving innovation with a roadmap"

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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 "NZTech Inform – driving innovation with a roadmap"

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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 "NZTech Inform – driving innovation with a roadmap"

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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 "NZTech Inform – driving innovation with a roadmap"

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NZTech Inform – connecting for a better tomorrow

It’s that time of the year again! Our annual national festival celebrating tech is only six weeks away. Techweek22 showcases tech creativity, innovations and opportunities throughout Aotearoa. There’s something for everyone, including interactive family friendly events to sector specific demonstrations. This year’s theme is Connect for a better tomorrow, Hono mai e whai hua ai ā taihoa and the preliminary … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – connecting for a better tomorrow"
04 April 2022
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NZTech Inform – digital free days

During the past year, as digital transformation continues, we have focused on the digital skills needed by the tech sector and other parts of the economy. These are the skills needed to create using digital technologies and the largest workstream in the Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) focusses on this. Last week, it was very interesting to see … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – digital free days"
28 March 2022
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The rise of cleantech

There is an increasing interest in the role of tech in climate change and environmental sustainability. Callaghan Innovation recently reported a major increase in new funds and investment opportunities for cleantech innovators and an increasing number of developments in the New Zealand ecosystem. NZTech’s Board has launched a new Sustainability Sub-Board which will hold its first meeting this week to … Continue reading "The rise of cleantech"
14 March 2022
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NZTech Inform – Sharing our story!

Two years since the first case of COVID-19 was recorded in New Zealand, it’s encouraging to see the country settling into the next phase. Last week, I was in Wellington visiting members and staying connected with colleagues at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and IT Professionals as we … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Sharing our story!"
28 February 2022
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NZTech Inform – one more sleep!

It’s been great to see the ongoing successes of NZTech members as their companies grow internationally, with plenty of investment activity already underway in 2022. Congratulations to Soul Machines, who last week raised US$70m to advance the way digital people deliver interactive experiences in the Metaverse. Congratulations also to Verify Identity Services, also known as Cloudcheck, who were acquired … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – one more sleep!"
21 February 2022
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Open borders and tech talent

Just before the summer holidays we were able to announce the Government had agreed to create 600 border exceptions for tech workers. Since then we have been working with IT Professionals, Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to establish the process. All things going well, companies should be able … Continue reading "Open borders and tech talent"
08 February 2022