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28 August 2024

Firstly, a massive congratulations to Shanon O'Connor and Tōnui Collab for winning the Community Tech Champions Award at last week’s CIO Awards!

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Annual Meeting & Executive Council Elections 2024

26 August 2024

Kia ora, We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for the Education Technology Association of New Zealand Executive Council. Education is the foundation on which all of New Zealand will prosper and grow. The Education Technology Association of New Zealand (EdTechNZ) is the voice of EdTech in New Zealand, supporting the … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Showcasing tech careers to teachers"

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Celebrating edtech

26 August 2024

Kia ora, The highlight of last week was presenting Shanon O’Connor of Tōnui Collab with the 2024 Community Tech Champions Award at the CIO Summit Awards. Tōnui Collab, an EdTechNZ member, is a specialist STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Mātauranga Māori) education partner. They are committed to digital equity and strengthening the opportunities for taitamariki to contribute in meaningful ways … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Showcasing tech careers to teachers"

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Sustainability - Insights, strategies and future events

22 August 2024

Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. AI Hackathon winners pitching at Aotearoa AI Summit We were stoked to see the AI Hackathon this year focus on solving real-world problems, from protecting water resources, fighting climate change, reducing pollution, managing land use, preserving biodiversity to improving how we … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Showcasing tech careers to teachers"

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NZTech Inform – Showcasing tech careers to teachers

You may be familiar with our award winning ShadowTech programme, inspiring girls to consider the tech industry and career paths.   For 2021, we have expanded this programme and now introduce ShadowTech Teachers!   Teachers and career advisors play an influential role by guiding and informing students about possible career pathways.  However, unless they have personally worked … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Showcasing tech careers to teachers"
07 December 2020
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NZTech Inform – accelerating tech for New Zealand’s benefit

Last week, in my role as Chair of the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand, I was delighted to meet with the Hon Dr David Clark whose new portfolios include Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Digital Economy and Communications, and Statistics.    We had an engaging discussion on creating a prosperous nation underpinned by technology.  This discussion crossed all three of my … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – accelerating tech for New Zealand’s benefit"
30 November 2020
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NZTech Inform – boosting our economy with biotech

Later today, we will be sending NZTech’s Briefing to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) with recommendations ranging from reviewing the impact of the R&D tax credits on software companies to immediate border exemptions for non-citizens granted visas for IT occupations before border closures.
23 November 2020
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NZTech Inform – staying safe online and in-person

As COVID-19 community transmission leaks from managed isolation and quarantine centres, momentarily slamming the brakes on the economy again, automated tracking will soon be adopted.  It is pleasing to finally see the Government enhancing the Covid-19 app with Apple and Google’s jointly developed Bluetooth contact tracking system.   Following the last lockdown, the excellent uptake of the … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – staying safe online and in-person"
16 November 2020
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NZTech Inform – create valuable connections

Today, I am attending BioTechNZ’s Medicinal Cannabis Summit, which signals the launch of New Zealand’s regulated medicinal cannabis market.  This is New Zealand’s first conference on this high growth sector, combining medicine, science and technology.  Tomorrow, I am facilitating the technology stream and look forward to showcasing local tech firms to the medical community.  This month, … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – create valuable connections"
09 November 2020
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Celebrate World GIS Day 2020

Next month’s international GIS Day is an opportunity for every organisation in New Zealand to demonstrate the power of location to everyone!
14 October 2020