REPORTS & PUBLICATIONS

NZTech welcomes the Commission’s acknowledgement that targeted investment in climate change within the research, science, innovation and technology system is required. We believe that a key means of meeting these goals is the development by Government, with industry support, of a Technology Roadmap. This recommendation forms the basis of our submission.

NZTech support’s the Draft ITP’s goals of strengthening environmental performance, improving profitability and productivity, and supporting people and communities. Tech is vital to achieving these goals, and in particular ensuring that the fishing industry remains sustainable. Increasing use of tech and the industry’s constant drive for innovation highlights the need to focus on data standards … Continue reading "Draft Fisheries Industry Transformation Plan"

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 … Continue reading "The New Zealand Tech Sector Key Metrics – 2021"

Digital Identity New Zealand is proud to present Digital Identity in Aotearoa: Identity and Trust in an Increasingly Digital New Zealand, the first of its kind research report looking into the current state of digital identity in Aotearoa and what the future holds. This report compiles our annual attitudinal research that aims to detect trends … Continue reading "Digital Identity in Aotearoa: Identity and Trust in an Increasingly Digital New Zealand"

In November 2022 we provided our submission to the Ministry for the Environment and Ministry for Primary Industries on the Pricing Agricultural Emissions consultation document. Our submission focused on relevant question areas mainly regarding the technical design of farm-level agricultural emissions pricing system, including the data and evidence requirements for emissions reporting. It draws on … Continue reading "AI Forum Submission | Pricing agricultural emissions"

The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AI Forum) thanks the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for the opportunity to respond to the Privacy regulation of biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Consultation paper. The use of biometrics can greatly benefit organisations and individuals, providing greater convenience, efficiency and security. In order to build confidence and … Continue reading "AI Forum Submission | Privacy Regulation of Biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Consultation Paper"

NZTech wishes to thank the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) for the opportunity to submit on the Privacy regulation of biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Consultation paper. The use of biometrics can greatly benefit organisations and individuals, providing greater convenience, efficiency and security. NZTech agrees with the need to protect people’s biometric information and … Continue reading "NZTech Submission | Privacy Regulation of Biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Consultation Paper"

The NZTech Sustainability Sub-board has identified an international tool to help NZTech assess its climate impact. The Future-Fit Business Benchmark brings together a wealth of global research into a tool that enables businesses to assess and monitor not only their climate impact, but also their social impact. Using this online tool NZTech’s Board have assessed … Continue reading "NZTech ESG Report – August 2022"

Learn more about how NZTech supports the New Zealand tech ecosystem. Prepared by: NZTech – 10 August 2022