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Hi Readers We have been doing quite a bit of work with the government recently across procurement, education, immigration and trade. On the immigration front the changes announced last week by Minister Woodhouse are not expected to impact the tech sector. In fact, as I discussed on NBR Radio last week, the New Zealand tech … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Procurement, education, immigration and trade"
23 April 2017
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NZTech Update – 100 days, AI and machine learning tech
Hi Readers Over recent months, I have undertaken a challenge with my friends to run every day for 100 days. Today, as we head into our final week, I knocked off run number 93 with ease. This experience reminds me that it is easier to break a big challenge into smaller bits, and do it … Continue reading "NZTech Update – 100 days, AI and machine learning tech"
18 April 2017
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NZTech Update – NZTech Women, High Impact Team update and six months on!
Hi Readers This newsletter marks six months since I joined the NZTech team and no two weeks are the same! It has been my top priority to connect with our vibrant members and learn about your organisations, priorities, challenges and the innovative products and services you offer. Just weeks after I joined NZTech, the Kaikoura … Continue reading "NZTech Update – NZTech Women, High Impact Team update and six months on!"
10 April 2017
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NZTech Update – Culture tech and the launch of NZ IoT Alliance
Tena koe Readers As a first-time contributor to NZ Tech’s weekly updates and by way of introduction, I’ve recently joined the NZTech board to help build a supporting head of steam under New Zealand’s creative technologists and the local tech companies focused on culture and creative industries opportunities. A PwC report for creative industries’ alliance … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Culture tech and the launch of NZ IoT Alliance"
03 April 2017
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NZTech Update – Trade Agenda 2030, FinTech, IoT and more
Hi Readers On Friday, the Prime Minister announced increased focus on international trade and released the government’s Trade Agenda for the next 10 years. It was great to see the tech sector and digital exports highlighted as areas of focus to help improve New Zealand’s export diversification. Meanwhile, the Hon Todd McClay, has invited NZTech … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Trade Agenda 2030, FinTech, IoT and more"
27 March 2017
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NZTech Update – Techweek kick-off, IoT research and skills shortage
Hi Readers It has been a busy week for the entire NZTech team, starting last Monday with the Techweek kick-off for event hosts in Auckland. With around 200 events scheduled across New Zealand during Techweek, it is essential they run smoothly. On Tuesday morning we caught up with the GCIO team in Wellington regarding the … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Techweek kick-off, IoT research and skills shortage"
19 March 2017
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NZTech Update – Gratitude, tech talent and what’s on!
Hi Readers It is with regret that I announce that Bennett Medary has stepped down from his role on the NZTech Board, following a six and a half year tenure. Bennett has been instrumental in the success of NZTech establishing itself as the leading voice of the tech community for New Zealand. Now that Bennett … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Gratitude, tech talent and what’s on!"
12 March 2017
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NZTech Update – Kathmandu tech talks and celebrating women on #IWD2017
Hi Readers Thank you for all your great suggestions about how to fit in my daily run while in transit through Singapore. I opted for a slow jog to the departure gate and according to my GPS running app it was 1.8km. The next day, I got my run in around the vibrant streets of … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Kathmandu tech talks and celebrating women on #IWD2017"
06 March 2017
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NZTech Update – 100 days, Techweek is coming and Kathmandu (not the shop!)
Hi Readers During the Christmas holidays, it sounded like a great idea when a group of my friends all decided to do a run, for at least 10 minutes, every day for 100 days. How hard can it be, I thought? 10 minutes is just a jaunt down the road to the dairy and back. … Continue reading "NZTech Update – 100 days, Techweek is coming and Kathmandu (not the shop!)"
26 February 2017