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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 "What does the Digital Technologies ITP mean for Location?"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

eTV - WINNING THE HEARTS & MINDS OF STUDENTS WITH POWERFUL VIDEO LEARNING

26 August 2025

For New Zealand educators seeking to enhance their teaching practice while saving valuable time, eTV emerges as an indispensable classroom ally.

Network for Learning delivers boost in school digital infrastructure with nearly a third of Managed Network Upgrades now completed

26 August 2025

The Network for Learning (N4L) is announcing a significant milestone in the rollout of its Managed Network Upgrade, with nearly a third of all schools and kura across Aotearoa New Zealand now having access to next-generation internet infrastructure.

Why education cannot be left behind in New Zealand's AI Journey

26 August 2025

New Zealand has finally released its first national AI Strategy making us the last OECD country to do so. It’s a welcome step for productivity and competitiveness. But one glaring omission stands out: the Education Sector.

EdTech in the Spotlight: Coactive Education – Weaving Identity, Culture and Curriculum Together

26 August 2025

In this August edition of EdTech in the Spotlight, we’re proud to feature Coactive Education — a purpose-driven, Aotearoa-based EdTech company that is transforming how storytelling, literacy, and cultural identity come together in teaching and learning.

Annual Meeting & Executive Council Elections 2025

25 August 2025

We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for the Education Technology Association of New Zealand Executive Council.

NZTech Group Releases 2025 Annual Impact Report

21 August 2025

NZTech Group is proud to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Impact Report. The report highlights the resilience of New Zealand’s tech sector, which continues to grow despite global and domestic challenges.

NZTech Inform: Introducing your new NZTech Board

18 August 2025

What a week for Aotearoa’s tech community! From inspiring young women during ShadowTech25 to industry-defining conversations on digital trust, we’re proud to see our members leading the way, together.

NZ IoT Alliance Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2025

11 August 2025

There is now an opportunity to put yourself forward or nominate someone else for a role on the IoT Alliance Executive Council.

NZTech Inform: Building a digital future we can trust

11 August 2025

Last week, ShadowTech25 gave hundreds of girls across Aotearoa the chance to visit leading tech workplaces. Check out the highlights in Waikato and Wellington, and with ShadowTech continuing this week, even more students will be exploring the possibilities of a tech career.

Network for Learning delivers boost in school digital infrastructure with nearly a third of Managed Network Upgrades now completed

07 August 2025

Empowering the next generation

04 August 2025

It’s an inspiring time for our tech community as ShadowTech25 kicks off across Aotearoa. Over the next two weeks, more than 1,200 secondary school girls will step into the world of tech, experiencing first-hand what a career in our industry looks like.

NZTech Inform: Aotearoa's first AI strategy

14 July 2025

Kia ora, Last week marked a significant milestone for New Zealand’s technology sector: Hon Shane Reti launched the nation’s first AI Strategy. For the first time, we have a clear signal … Continue reading "What does the Digital Technologies ITP mean for Location?"

What does the Digital Technologies ITP mean for Location?

The Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) is a collaboration between industry and Government to help grow the digital technologies sector. It is something every location professional needs to know about and we want to ensure LocationTech is well represented. What is

March 10, 2021

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform - let’s all choose to challenge!

Today is International Women’s Day (IWD) and TechWomen are celebrating at events in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and online. This year’s IWD campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions, so we can all cho

March 8, 2021

NZTech News

Most Kiwi kids want to be a sportsperson; then a vet, police officer, teacher

By Kip Brook The results are fascinating. Primary and intermediate school children all around New Zealand were asked to draw pictures of what they want to be when they grow up. The 7200 Kiwi kids responded, identifying their career aspirations. By far the most popular career was being a (prof

March 2, 2021

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform - how do kids rank tech as a job?

NZTech and the Tech Alliance associations are not-for-profit organisations supported by membership fees from a collective of over 1,500 members. With limited funding and a long list of important jobs, we also heavily rely on volunteers. Across the Tech Alliance there are sever

March 1, 2021

NZTech News

Graeme Muller on Digital Skills

Graeme Muller, NZTech talks with Advocacy Update AdvocacyUpdate: How would you describe the tech sector in New Zealand? Graeme Muller: It has quite grey edges, so it's difficult to say what's in or out, but the way we look at it: it's organisations that are creating and selling tech, whether

March 1, 2021

Industry News

Hack Tāmaki - Q&A with Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl

Q&A with Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, as she prepares to judge local tech challenges at Hack Tāmaki, 26-28 March 2021 in Glen Innes, Auckland How did you get into the world of tech? Mostly from being a curious child that was always using a screwdriver to open up electronics so I cou

February 26, 2021

Industry News

Share your diversity views and win!

We are helping Diversity Works New Zealand gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and inclusion issues that really matter to New Zealand organisations by asking our network to complete the 2021 New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey. This annual survey has now been running for

February 25, 2021

Media Releases

Hundreds of NZ businesses now losing money to cyber-criminals

Hundreds of New Zealand businesses are now losing money to cyber-criminals, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller said at the New Zealand cyber-security summit in Wellington today. In the third quarter of last year, 281 Kiwis business reported cyber security breaches and many others are likely to

February 24, 2021

Media Releases

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