Global Conversations to Homegrown Networking: BioTechNZ in Action

11 July 2025

Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director We are all acutely aware of how tough things are, but the biotech sector never ceases to amaze me. There … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Creating a collaborative partnership"

Mid-Winter Momentum: Mentoring Circles, ShadowTech & More!

11 July 2025

Kia ora, We’re already over halfway through 2025. I would love to say we are gliding effortlessly and gently into mid-winter hibernation mode, ready to resurface in October for Spring. … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Creating a collaborative partnership"

New Zealand Biotech

10 July 2025

New Zealand has the research excellence, innovation mindset, and community strength to compete globally. Now is the time to: Let’s take inspiration from global leaders and shape a bold, connected, … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Creating a collaborative partnership"

NZTech Inform: KiwiSaaS 2.0 is officially live!

07 July 2025

We’re delighted to celebrate the relaunch of KiwiSaaS 2.0! With 21 Founding Members, $100,000 raised, and Movac, NZX, and Stripe joining as inaugural partners, it’s clear that our SaaS community is gathering powerful momentum.

We’re saying goodbye to 3G!

04 July 2025

We’re helping spread the word about the upcoming 3G shutdown by sharing important information with our communities and networks. By working together and keeping people informed, we can help make … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Creating a collaborative partnership"

BlockchainNZ Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2025

02 July 2025

Kia ora, The purpose of BlockchainNZ is to support the growth of a sustainable blockchain ecosystem in New Zealand and advocate for blockchain technology in the public and private sectors. To achieve … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Creating a collaborative partnership"

If We Don’t Teach Our Young People AI Literacy, Who Will?

25 June 2025

By Susana Tomaz – Futures Education & AI Lead, Westlake Girls High School, International Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (UNESCO) Fellow, Global Mentor on AI in Education for Asia Europe Foundation, Developer of Open Education Resources

IT Internships sought in Auckland

25 June 2025

EdTechNZ member, the Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS), seeks companies willing to offer internships to students currently undertaking diploma and degree programmes majoring in Information Technology (IT).

Connecting with local communities and global networks

25 June 2025

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

International Conference on Open, Distance and Flexible Learning Coming to New Zealand

24 June 2025

Subsidised offer available for EdTechNZ members – please get in touch with EdTechNZ for more information.

EdTech in the Spotlight: Teacher’s Buddy – A Homegrown AI Assistant Built for Kiwi Classrooms

24 June 2025

Whether you're a seasoned Deputy Principal or a new teacher running on coffee and hope, Teacher’s Buddy is designed to feel like an extra set of hands (minus the staffroom banter).

Ready...Reset...Go!

24 June 2025

Matariki is a time for remembrance, celebration, and looking toward the future. Traditionally, Matariki was a time to honour ancestors, celebrate the harvest, and acknowledge the changing seasons.

How IoT is Driving Agritech Innovation

24 June 2025

I had the pleasure of attending Fieldays a couple of weeks ago, which showcased New Zealand’s agricultural technology and had a strong focus on IoT innovation.

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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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading

10 September 2018

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NZTech Update – Creating AgriTech Connections

At 5.30am this morning, my flight from San Francisco landed in Auckland, but the travel has been well worth the effort! After spending time in California, I now have a … Continue reading

02 September 2018

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NZTech Update – Creating AgriTech Connections

Good morning from Silicon Valley! This week, I am in San Jose, California with the Agritech New Zealand and Callaghan Innovation agritech immersion programme. Our delegation includes 30 delegates from … Continue reading

26 August 2018

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NZTech Update – Supercharging small business

Hi Readers Last week, I had the pleasure of spending time with Minister Nash, the Minister of Small Business, Revenues and Police. We discussed many issues, but the focus of … Continue reading

19 August 2018

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NZTech Update – A new era in digital procurement

Hi Readers This week looks to be a busy one. Today, we start interviewing for the Techweek partnership manager. It’s not too late to throw your hat into the ring … Continue reading

12 August 2018

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NZTech Update – Showcasing the local tech ecosystem

Hi Readers For the past four years we have been working on three major projects with various government agencies to help grow tech exports. When I started this job I … Continue reading

06 August 2018

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NZTech Update – GovTech export potential for New Zealand

Kia Ora At Thursday’s NZTech AGM, it was a pleasure to host several members of the Digital Economy Digital Inclusion Ministerial Advisory Board who provided an update on their work. … Continue reading

30 July 2018