We help to advance the foundations for a successful digital nation including education, connectivity, cybersecurity, digital access and trade. Our research explores the opportunities and impact that technology offers New Zealand.
Our latest New Zealand Tech Key Metrics report highlights the continued growth of our tech sector, driving job creation and boosting valuable exports. As Aotearoa New Zealand’s united voice for technology, we’re supercharging the growth and uptake of technology in service of a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders. Each year, we deliver an updated snapshot …
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September 2024
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Submission by NZTech to Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa NZTech welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Future of Occupation Classifications in Aotearoa New Zealand consultation process. We recognise the need to revise the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). As the Discussion Document notes, the labour market and economy have changed dramatically …
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August 2024
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NZTech believes there are specific areas the Government should focus on to enable and grow Aotearoa as a Digital Nation. While not an exclusive list, these actions are aligned with the Digital Tech ITP and should be considered by any incoming Government. The manifesto outlines six key areas: • Education • Digital Inclusion • Sustainability …
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September 2023
#Economy, #Skills, Talent & Work, #Sustainability
The latest edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa explores our digital skills landscape, examining challenges and supply opportunities. It issues an urgent call to equip Aotearoa New Zealand’s workforce with skills for the digital age. Report Toolkit Short form copy: The latest edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa explores our digital skills landscape, examining challenges and supply …
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August 2023
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NZTech is a not-for-profit collective impact association with a mission to support a values-led, nationally and internationally connected tech community that is collectively lifting equity, sustainability and prosperity for all in Aotearoa, by creating jobs, export growth and impact through tech for good. We support fact based decision making and every year we aggregate data …
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August 2023
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NZTech welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Customer and Product Data Bill Exposure Draft. Our submission focuses on certain key aspects of the proposed legislation including consent settings, ethical use of data and accreditation.
July 2023
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As the voice of the technology ecosystem, NZTech works to identify how important technology is for New Zealand. Without an answer there is serious risk that as a country we will miss opportunities for both economic growth and social improvement. While growth in tech exports will continue to be significant for New Zealand’s economy, the …
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June 2023
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NZTech thanks the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) for the opportunity to make a submission on the Advanced Manufacturing Draft Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) and provide feedback on the proposed industry development initiatives.
July 2022
#Government Technology, #Skills, Talent & Work
NZTech wishes to thank the Ministry for the opportunity to submit our views on its discussion document. We support the Government’s efforts to minimise slavery in supply chains and its acknowledgement of the role private sector companies play in this. We agree that a robust legislative framework will be a vital component of the Government’s …
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June 2022
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