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Covid: fertile ground to execute cyber scams and reap the riches

The covid pandemic has provided cyber criminals with a fertile ground to execute scams and reap the riches, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller said at the New Zealand cyber-security summit in Wellington today. The summit is the largest gathering of cyber professionals in New Zealand, who are w

February 24, 2021

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NZTech Inform – how research makes an impact

Work is progressing well on the Digital Technology Industry Transformation Plan (ITP).  Across all workstreams, recommendations are being finalised for urgent work and initiatives needed to enable transformational growth of the sector.  The Digital Tech ITP website has been created so we

February 22, 2021

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NZTech event for teachers crucial for New Zealand’s future

ShadowTech Teachers, a game-changing programme for teachers run by NZTech and supported by the Ministry of Education, is taking teachers, the key influencers of students, into tech firms to see first hand exciting tech careers. It is an opportunity to showcase the tech world and for teachers to

February 18, 2021

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Government must put funding into educating New Zealanders about cyber-risk

NZTech says that it is time for the government to put funding into educating New Zealanders about how to avoid being a victim of cybercrime, just as government does for road safety.  About 87 percent of Kiwis concede security of their personal information online is important but 40 percent

February 18, 2021

NZTech News

NZTech Submission Survey – Tax Accounting Treatment for Software Development

The IRD are presently reviewing the policy settings and practices relating to the taxation of software development in order to determine an appropriate tax accounting treatment for income and expenses within the software development sector. If this will impact your business we would like your

February 18, 2021

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NZTech Inform - Questions that need answers

Yesterday morning, I was helping at our daughter’s surf life saving club training.  Just a few hours later, we learned New Zealand’s Alert Levels were changing.  In Auckland, we have entered Alert Level 3 and have been asked to stay at home and work remotely if possible.  So, ins

February 15, 2021

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February News

Thankfully, with 2020 behind us the LocationTech team is looking to the future. Projects that were delayed last year are moving forward and opportunities abound. We know 2021 is going to be an exciting year! LocationTech is particularly enthused about the Digital Technologies In

February 12, 2021

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Only small number of Kiwi students progress to tertiary tech education

Technology is New Zealand’s fastest growing and second biggest export sector, but a new national survey has found only a small number of students progress from secondary to tertiary technology education. There has been a disappointing decline in participation in NCEA technology and maths stand

February 10, 2021

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NZTech Inform - Digital skills for our digital future

Following another four day week, it’s hard to believe so much is already underway for this year.In case you missed it, we recently launched our research report, Digital Skills Aotearoa – Digital Skills for our Digital Future.  The research found system wide challenges requiring urgent

February 9, 2021