Tech’s role crucial in driving emissions reduction efforts

11 April 2024

Industry voice NZTech, today announces the launch of a new report, Technology for Emissions Reduction: A framework for Aotearoa’s Climate Technology Roadmap.

Tech for a greener future

08 April 2024

What is a climate technology roadmap and why do we need one? This is the question we’ll be answering on Thursday at the launch of our latest report in the Digital Nation series.

The hidden potential of dyslexia

08 April 2024

We’re supporting Unlock Innovation to understand more about the issues surrounding unrecognised and underutilised dyslexic talent in New Zealand. Up to one in five New Zealanders are dyslexic, a neurodiversity that is often concealed. Dyslexics make up approximately 35 percent of entrepreneurs and many have founded leading brands. Despite progress in accommodating diverse learners in … Continue reading "NZTech Update – The real digital impact in local schools"

ShadowTech Day 2024 - New dates announced!

08 April 2024

We’re delighted to announce the return of ShadowTech Day in August. Our programme offers girls in years 9-11 an opportunity to discover the world of tech, spark their curiosity and explore career pathways. We’re showcasing real roles, because we know there’s a tech job to suit everyone. Matched with local tech companies, students will gain … Continue reading "NZTech Update – The real digital impact in local schools"

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NZTech Update – The real digital impact in local schools

Kia Ora Last week, I had an interesting experience that drove home to me the need to consider more than just computers and the ability to teach digital technology. I visited Point England School to meet with Russell Burt, the school principal and convenor of the Manaiakalani schools cluster. If you haven’t heard about this … Continue reading

04 November 2018

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NZTech Update – Tech sector booming!

Kia Ora Last week at the launch of the 14th edition of the TIN100 report, which analyses the largest New Zealand hi-tech exporting companies, it was great to catch up with everyone and hear about so many fast growing tech firms. The team at TIN have been doing a wonderful job of surveying tech firms … Continue reading

29 October 2018

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NZTech Inform – Record profitability growth!

Kia Ora I am looking forward to joining the TIN100 team on Wednesday in Auckland to hear how the top 200 tech exporters have progressed during the past 12 months. It’s fantastic to see the TIN100 team also in Wellington and then in Christchurch to share the great news. According to a preview, New Zealand’s … Continue reading

22 October 2018

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NZTech Update – BioTech, Blockchain and GovTech

Kia Ora Last week was particularly busy. It began with the Board meeting for the relaunched Blockchain Association and finished with Blockworks, which is the best blockchain event I have ever attended. During the week I also attended the Board meeting for BIOTechNZ and later listened to Minister Parker share his extensive biotech experience and … Continue reading

14 October 2018

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NZTech Update – Why regional tech is important

Kia Ora Last week I found myself passing through several regional towns as I headed to Taupo to present at a conference. Some like Matamata, Rotorua and Taupo were vibrant and busy with tourists. Others, like Tokoroa, are showing the signs of tougher times with peeling paint and shops shut along the main road. You … Continue reading

08 October 2018

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NZTech Update – Developing work ready skills

Kia Ora This weekend, I reviewed the preliminary results from the recent Internship Survey as part of the Digital Skills Forum work to address the ongoing skills challenges we all face. With 500 responses the survey provides a statistically significant sample size which will allow the Digital Skills Forum members (NZTech, IT Professionals, NZRise, MBIE, … Continue reading

01 October 2018

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NZTech Update – Creating a collaborative partnership

Last week’s update on the CTO role got a few people excited! I guess my frustration came through strong as I spent most of last Monday dealing with media, including a good chat on RadioNZ and NewstalkZB. As the week progressed, I had feedback from multiple people, including many who applied for the CTO role, … Continue reading

23 September 2018

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NZTech Update – Urgent call for tech advisory!

Why does something that should be so simple turn out to be so hard? Four years is a long time to wait for a New Zealand Government to establish a high level technology advisory role. A lot happens in the tech world in four years; New Zealand firms have sent rockets to space, developed autonomous … Continue reading

16 September 2018

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NZTech Update – R&D tax credits and Te Reo

Last week, I caught up with Minister Woods about the R&D tax credits. It looks like they have taken on board everyone’s feedback and things are progressing positively. The Minister acknowledged the challenges of establishing a rules based system that included some ‘development’ and not just ‘research’ and how software development can be better included. … Continue reading

10 September 2018

Tech’s role crucial in driving emissions reduction efforts

Tech for a greener future

The hidden potential of dyslexia

ShadowTech Day 2024 - New dates announced!

NZTech Update – The real digital impact in local schools

NZTech Update – Tech sector booming!

NZTech Inform – Record profitability growth!

NZTech Update – BioTech, Blockchain and GovTech

NZTech Update – Why regional tech is important

NZTech Update – Developing work ready skills

NZTech Update – Creating a collaborative partnership

NZTech Update – Urgent call for tech advisory!

NZTech Update – R&D tax credits and Te Reo

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