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AI Forum Executive Council Elections & Annual Meeting 2025

17 September 2025

Our Executive Council is committed to building on our success, setting the strategic direction of the AI Forum and providing Board oversight for its activities. This is your opportunity to join.

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Why do data centres matter?

17 September 2025

In our increasingly digital world, data centres have become the unsung heroes powering everyday life in Aotearoa New Zealand. But what exactly is a data centre, and why should we … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E28 with Brandon Bucher on Samourai, Privacy, & Lightning"

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Connect, Inspire and Celebrate Women in Tech

16 September 2025

Spring has arrived with longer days and some glorious sunshine. It’s our most changeable season - beautiful one day, wild the next - and in a way that feels like life right now too.

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Empowering our digital future

15 September 2025

Last week, alongside Hon Simon Watts, Minister for Energy and Climate Change, we proudly launched our latest landmark report: Empowering Aotearoa New Zealand's Digital Future - Our National Data Centre Infrastructure.

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How do data centres power our everyday lives?

15 September 2025

Have you ever wondered what keeps your favourite apps running, your online banking working, or your video calls crystal clear? The answer is simple but powerful: data centres.

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Driving IoT Growth: People, Innovation, Impact

12 September 2025

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Council members: Mohammed Hassanien (Spark) and Peter Lambrechtsen (Middleware). We’re excited to see the perspectives and expertise they bring as the Alliance continues to champion IoT innovation and adoption across Aotearoa.

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Landmark report reveals data centres as engines of NZ’s digital future

11 September 2025

Minister for Energy and Climate Change Hon Simon Watts to launch a new study on New Zealand’s data centre infrastructure. The new research shows the sector underpins $93 billion in economic activity and positions New Zealand as global leader in sustainable digital infrastructure.

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Annual Meeting & Executive Council Elections 2025

11 September 2025

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon and that means election season is now upon us!

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Powering our everyday lives

08 September 2025

Data centres have quietly become the backbone of our digital economy, but their full impact has never been properly quantified, until now.

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Tech Exports Surge to $11.4b as Sector Powers NZ Economy

05 September 2025

New Zealand’s technology sector cemented its place as the country’s third-largest export earner in 2024, with goods and services worth $11.4 billion heading offshore — behind only dairy and tourism … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E28 with Brandon Bucher on Samourai, Privacy, & Lightning"

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Welcome to the First Edition of the AI Governance Working Group Monthly Digest!

03 September 2025

In the July-August digest, we share highlights from our working group, along with relevant events or learning opportunities, and curated resources — all aimed at keeping our community connected and informed on the evolving landscape of AI governance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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AI in Action: How NZ is gaining real wins

01 September 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving from hype to real impact in Aotearoa. From automating routine processes to enhancing decision-making, AI is now embedded in our everyday work.

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NZ IoT: Change is Coming

29 August 2025

This month, I’m spotlighting two major developments that may impact New Zealand IoT device manufacturers and users.

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Don't Blink - BioTechNZ is Moving Fast!

28 August 2025

I feel like my feet aren't even touching the ground — I’m so proud of what the BioTechNZ team and our ambassadors are achieving! My dream was to see New Zealand back on the global stage, and we are absolutely knocking it out of the park.

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Connection by connection, we can grow together

27 August 2025

When the white smoke starts billowing from NZTech’s chimney, it signifies that a new Executive Director has been elected by the EdTechNZ Executive Council.

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BlockchainNZ Pod E28 with Brandon Bucher on Samourai, Privacy, & Lightning
Podcasts

BlockchainNZ Pod E28 with Brandon Bucher on Samourai, Privacy, & Lightning

Brandon Bucher is an engineer and the co-founder of LightningPay.nz.
20 May 2024
BlockchainNZ Pod E28 with Ian Woolford on Digital Cash in New Zealand
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BlockchainNZ Pod E28 with Ian Woolford on Digital Cash in New Zealand

Ian Woolford has made a career working at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and presently he's the director of money and cash which is overseeing the CBDC or Digital Cash program.
10 May 2024
BlockchainNZ Pod E27 with Brooke Howard-Smith on AI & Web3 in the Creator Economy
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BlockchainNZ Pod E27 with Brooke Howard-Smith on AI & Web3 in the Creator Economy

Brooke Howard-Smith is the founder of Otterfish that is at the heart of the creator economy and influencer marketing.
22 April 2024
BlockchainNZ Pod E26 with Leo Clark on Filmmaking, Nouns, & Decentralised Social Media
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BlockchainNZ Pod E26 with Leo Clark on Filmmaking, Nouns, & Decentralised Social Media

In this conversation Leo and I talk about the Nouns project and what the community is doing with NFTs and funding artists, we get into Farcaster and decentralised social media and touch on CC-zero (CC0) licensing and how it aligns with web3.
20 March 2024
BlockchainNZ Pod E25 with Sam Kamani on Talent, Capital, and Markets in Web3
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BlockchainNZ Pod E25 with Sam Kamani on Talent, Capital, and Markets in Web3

Sam Kamani has lots of experience in tech, from being a founder, a VC, an advisor, and an author. We talk about 3 important aspects to entrepreneurship: talent, ability to … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E25 with Sam Kamani on Talent, Capital, and Markets in Web3"
07 March 2024
BlockchainNZ Pod E24 with Aditya Das on ETFs, Scaling, and Macro Trends
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BlockchainNZ Pod E24 with Aditya Das on ETFs, Scaling, and Macro Trends

Aditya Das is a crypto analyst and writer with a background in applied economics working with Brave New Coin and the Techemy Group analysing macro trends in the crypto and … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E24 with Aditya Das on ETFs, Scaling, and Macro Trends"
21 February 2024
BlockchainNZ Pod E22 with Darcy Ungaro on Bitcoin in the Modern Portfolio
Podcasts

BlockchainNZ Pod E22 with Darcy Ungaro on Bitcoin in the Modern Portfolio

Darcy Ungaro is the host of the Everyday Investor podcast, and he advises clients in a range of financial matters from mortgages all the way to Bitcoin. In this conversation … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E22 with Darcy Ungaro on Bitcoin in the Modern Portfolio"
09 February 2024
Crypto Girls Podcast: Janine Grainger
Podcasts

Crypto Girls Podcast: Janine Grainger

Janine Grainger from Easy Crypto is one of New Zealand’s biggest tech CEO and founders, running the Easy Crypto New Zealand, Australia and now South Africa. In this episode, we … Continue reading "Crypto Girls Podcast: Janine Grainger"
15 January 2024
BlockchainNZ Pod E21 with Janine Grainger on Growth & Launching a Wallet and Stablecoin
Podcasts

BlockchainNZ Pod E21 with Janine Grainger on Growth & Launching a Wallet and Stablecoin

Janine Grainger is the cofounder and CEO of Easy Crypto which is coming up on their 6th anniversary and very well known in new zealand. In this conversation we talk … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E21 with Janine Grainger on Growth & Launching a Wallet and Stablecoin"
22 November 2023

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