Last Friday we welcomed our first public holiday celebrating mātauranga Māori – Matariki Day. This is a day to acknowledge our past (honour the people we have lost), the present (appreciate what we have), and the future (consider what’s ahead of us) – I’m sure universal values we can all appreciate.
01 July 2022
An important framework within the New Zealand curriculum over the last decade has been the universal design for learning; a flexible and inclusive approach to teaching and learning that is underpinned by the intent to allow akonga (learners) to participate and engage with learning in a manner that celebrates and accommodates their individuality.
29 June 2022
This month we start a series that introduces our Executive Council with Russell Craig from Microsoft. The Executive Council does a superb job of representing our many members, showing true passion and commitment to growing Aotearoa’s AI ecosystem.
28 June 2022
Last week I met with Minister Woods to discuss the opportunity for digital in the energy sector to support emissions reduction. There is no doubt that sustainability and climate change …
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27 June 2022
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 …
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20 June 2022
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
AgriTechNZ brings together hundreds of people and organisations from Aotearoa New Zealand’s two leading export industries - agriculture and technology.
07 June 2022
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
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 …
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23 May 2022