FinTechNZ Wrap-Up: 2024 Highlights and What’s Ahead 🚀

17 December 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of progress and potential across the fintech ecosystem. From policy milestones to exciting developments in innovation and regulation, it’s clear that Aotearoa’s fintech sector is continuing to make its mark and we have a big year coming in 2025.

Reflecting on 2024: Tech Connections, Global Impact, and a Look Ahead

16 December 2024

2024 has undoubtedly been a year of highs and lows, showcasing both exciting progress and inspiring resilience within our tech community.

Celebrating our year in biotech

16 December 2024

It has been a landmark year for BioTechNZ and our members. Let's take a moment to reflect on the progress and achievements of 2024!

Meri Kirihimete

12 December 2024

As another busy year for the Forum draws to a close, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to our efforts. This year’s many successes are a true reflection of your dedication and hard work - thank you!

Empowering Wāhine: 2024 in Review

11 December 2024

As we close out 2024, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible strides we have made together. This year has been a testament to our collective dedication to empowering wāhine in the New Zealand technology sector.

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NZTech Update – Initial Skills Survey Results!

Kia Ora Readers, Late last week, I received initial data analysis of the National Digital Skills Survey run by NZTech as part of the Digital Skills Forum. We are working on a detailed analysis of the digital skills needs for New Zealand, combining this research with a similar survey of Government agencies and with LinkedIn, for … Continue reading

30 October 2017

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NZTech Update – Creating innovation for global impact

Kia Ora Readers, Last Friday, I attended the showcase event for the first intake of fellows on the Edmund Hillary Fellowship, a truly unique initiative to build a community of world class entrepreneurs and investors right here in New Zealand. What I saw blew me away! The quality of this first cohort is amazing. The … Continue reading

24 October 2017

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NZTech Update – AI and Digital Transformation

Hi Readers, If you emailed me recently, I apologise if I haven’t replied. My only excuse is that I turned off my phone and had a couple of weeks away, returning to a few hundred messages. Despite living in technology filled world, there is nothing quite like a digital holiday to cleanse the mind. While … Continue reading

16 October 2017

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NZTech Update – Digital Nations & Techweek’18

Hi Readers, I thought you may like a quick update on significant NZTech event projects that are currently in development: Mark your diary for 19-20 February for Digital Nations 2030. This Summit brings together leading digital governments and international thought leaders alongside local leaders to develop a digital vision. The Summit will be an excellent … Continue reading

09 October 2017

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NZTech Update – Creativity & collaboration in education

Hi Readers, With business as usual, I have been able to return some of my energy to the new Digital Technologies curricula due to be launched in 2018. This change, if well implemented, provides New Zealand’s education system with an opportunity to evolve. The World Economic Forum recently released its Human Capital Report 2017, Preparing … Continue reading

02 October 2017

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NZTech Update – Tech Leaders & Election 2017

Hi Readers, On Saturday evening I was in Tauranga at an election party watching, no doubt like you, to learn what the next three years may hold. Last week Sarah Putt did an excellent job of reviewing the various parties tech policies against the industry’s tech manifesto. While there weren’t huge differences, National’s last minute … Continue reading

25 September 2017

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NZTech Update – Digital readiness and autonomous vehicles

Hi Readers, Last week in Taipei, I listened to Alan Marcus, Head of Technology at the World Economic Forum as he provided an update on the Network Readiness Index as an important measure of digital readiness. According to their rankings, in 2016 New Zealand rated 17th in the world, quite good, but well behind digital … Continue reading

18 September 2017

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NZTech Update – Drones and digital skills

Hi Readers, Last week I reported in from the ski field and this week I’m reporting from Taipei. I am at the Board meeting for the World Information Technology and Services Alliance followed by the World Congress on Information Technology where I’m flying the flag for New Zealand as a leading digital nation. This Thursday, … Continue reading

11 September 2017

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NZTech Update – Politics and promoting change

Hi Readers, This is a little something I prepared earlier! Today as you read this, I should be enjoying the snow on the Remarkables. Last week, having visited local councils and tech ecosystems in Dunedin and Queenstown to excite them about Techweek, I scheduled a long weekend with my family. The fresh mountain air is … Continue reading

04 September 2017

FinTechNZ Wrap-Up: 2024 Highlights and What’s Ahead 🚀

Reflecting on 2024: Tech Connections, Global Impact, and a Look Ahead

Celebrating our year in biotech

Meri Kirihimete

Empowering Wāhine: 2024 in Review

NZTech Update – Initial Skills Survey Results!

NZTech Update – Creating innovation for global impact

NZTech Update – AI and Digital Transformation

NZTech Update – Digital Nations & Techweek’18

NZTech Update – Creativity & collaboration in education

NZTech Update – Tech Leaders & Election 2017

NZTech Update – Digital readiness and autonomous vehicles

NZTech Update – Drones and digital skills

NZTech Update – Politics and promoting change

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