NZTech Inform - We're updating our Tech Manifesto

16 June 2025

In today’s world, technology is everywhere and with so many voices in the mix, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. As the united voice for tech in Aotearoa, it’s crucial we continue to represent our members’ priorities as we begin updating our Tech Manifesto.

NZTech Inform: Tech powering productivity, policy, and digital skills

09 June 2025

While the Government is focused on cutting costs and driving economic growth, across the NZTech Group we’re making sure tech stays at the heart of the conversation.

2025 EdTechNZ Annual Pulse Survey – Key Findings and Insights

04 June 2025

The 2025 EdTechNZ Annual Pulse Survey was EdTechNZ’s most ambitious ever. We set out to hear from a senior leader at all 147 EdTechs across New Zealand, personally contacting each founder, CEO, or director. 38% completed the survey. Next year, we continue the journey to a 100% completion rate.

Introducing Our New Executive Director | May Newsletter

03 June 2025

Welcome to the May edition of the Digital Identity NZ newsletter. This month, we're excited to introduce our new Executive Director, share insights from Techweek25’s Foundations for Tomorrow Event and the launch of Air New Zealand’s new passport capture service.

Beyond Technical Skills: How Women Are Reshaping Data and AI Careers

03 June 2025

The "Women in Data & AI" event, a collaboration between TechWomen, Deloitte and Databricks during Techweek25, brought together three accomplished professionals to share their journeys into data and AI careers.

AIoT Momentum & Connected Infrastructure: May Newsletter

30 May 2025

It is interesting to see momentum and groundswell building around AI. Suddenly organisations big and small are focused on using data for better decision making and operational efficiencies. It certainly feels like an inflection point where AI and IoT are converging, as IoT feeds the data and real time information from the physical world to models and analysis that is driven by AI algorithms.

The Only Constant in Life is Change

29 May 2025

Our new Executive Council has been focused on enhancing member value, ensuring you receive maximum benefit from your membership while we deliver what matters most to you.

IoT in the Spotlight: Chorus IoT solutions connect organisations’ physical and digital worlds

29 May 2025

Chorus IoT solutions connect organisations’ physical and digital worlds to provide real-time information and insights, allowing them to become more productive, more profitable, and sustainable.

NZTech Inform: Celebrating Techweek25

26 May 2025

Kia ora, Techweek has wrapped up for another year! After almost 250 events across 18 regions in just 7 days, I think we’ve all earned a well-deserved rest. When our … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (11)"

Reflections on the 2025 Budget

26 May 2025

Having spent the end of last week combing through the Budget papers, I’m encouraged by the practical levers Ministers have pulled to help our tech ecosystem keep moving, even in a deliberately lean fiscal year. Below is what matters most for NZTech Group members and why.

✨Techweek25 is here! ✨

19 May 2025

I’m thrilled to see more than 230 events taking place across Aotearoa over the next seven days. They’re all designed to inspire, upskill, and showcase the incredible depth and diversity of our tech sector.

APEC Representation, Techweek Events & ShadowTech25 | May Newsletter

15 May 2025

We’re offering girls in years 9-11 an opportunity to discover the world of tech and explore tech career pathways. We’re showcasing real roles, because we know there’s a tech job to suit everyone. Matched with local tech companies, students will gain hands-on experiences to imagine their future career.

Breaking Barriers: Advancing Women’s Leadership in High-Skill Digital Services

15 May 2025

TechWomen Co-Chair, Samar Alrayyes, was honoured to be invited and participate in APEC 2025 SOM2 at Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, last week. This is a very important activity as TechWomen aims to help form a better future with women having a seat at the table and empowered to have an equitable career and participation.

NZTech Inform: Techweek25 is next week!

12 May 2025

We are on the final countdown to Techweek25 and we can’t wait to see you throughout the country next week

Free webinars: Privacy experts share knowledge

08 May 2025

We’re supporting Privacy Week 2025 (12-16 May), where the Office of the Privacy Commissioner is hosting 22 free webinars to educate and raise awareness about privacy.

Our Strategic Focus for 2025

29 April 2025

The future of education and the technology that enables it isn’t something we watch unfold from the sidelines. It’s something we shape together.

Autumn Updates

29 April 2025

Welcome to Autumn! The clocks have recently turned back and the days have slowly become a bit shorter, but that doesn’t mean IoT has stopped accelerating.

Moving Forward Together

29 April 2025

Welcome to the April edition of the DINZ newsletter. As we navigate this period of transition, our commitment to advancing digital trust in Aotearoa remains unwavering. This month brings exciting updates on upcoming events, new members, and important industry developments.

NZTech Inform: Building Aotearoa’s digital future

28 April 2025

Kia ora, Globally, data centres are expanding at a remarkable pace. Already valued at over US$243 billion, the data centre market is projected to more than double to over $584 billion … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (11)"

NZTech Inform: Our digital skills landscape

14 April 2025

As Aotearoa’s digital economy grows, so too does the need for a skilled, resilient workforce. We’re collaborating with the Toi Mai Workforce Development Council as we begin work on the 4th edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa.

Kai’s Education Secures Local Investment to Accelerate U.S. Expansion, Championing Inclusive EdTech Solutions

08 April 2025

New Zealand innovators leverage Kiwi investor confidence to bring Universal Design Learning (UDL) to American classrooms.

NZTech Inform: Aotearoa New Zealand's tech trade in focus!

07 April 2025

Trade has quickly risen to the top of the agenda, as global tensions escalate following President Trump’s latest tariff announcements. Last week, we joined the creative sector to brief the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) team on the latest in digital trade.

NZTech Inform: From gene-editing to super bananas!

24 March 2025

Kia ora, This week, industry, Government and cybersecurity experts are sharing insights at our 2025 National Cyber Security Summit. With cyber threats continuing to rise, protecting our businesses, data and digital … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (11)"

Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!

18 March 2025

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Reflecting on our journey from 2017—when NZBIO faced financial challenges and joined the NZTech Group—to today is truly remarkable. Four years of … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (11)"

NZTech Inform: Championing our science sector

17 March 2025

Kia ora, Aotearoa New Zealand’s biotechnology sector is a hidden gem within our tech landscape. Globally, biotech is on track to exceed $500 billion this year and is estimated to … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (11)"

Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready

17 March 2025

New Zealand’s economy took a major hit in 2024, experiencing the largest GDP contraction among developed countries, according to HSBC. This downturn was largely driven by interest rate hikes aimed … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (11)"

NZTech Inform: Fintech momentum

10 March 2025

Kia ora, With Minister Bayly’s recent resignation and Minister Simpson stepping into the Commerce portfolio we hope the momentum for fintech and blockchain growth continues. Two weeks ago, the FMA’s regulatory sandbox application window … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (11)"

Teacher’s Voice | Kicking Off 2025 with AI in Education

25 February 2025

What an incredible way to launch the new academic year! The AI in Education Conference series took place in the last week of January, reaching over 900 educators and school leaders from Hamilton, and Kāhui Ako and Principal Associations in Taupō, Nelson, and Wellington.

Industry News

Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (11)

By Mitchell Pham, Chair of the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand. Catch up with Ministers This week, our chair, Mitchell Pham, caught up with Government Digital Services Minister Hon. Kris Faafoi and Statistics Minister Hon. James Shaw to talk about our upcoming research report du

July 7, 2020

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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (10)

By Mitchell Pham, Chair of the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand. Stakeholder meetings Last week, we met with people from the arts and creative industries, which was fascinating. They told us about the importance of storytelling and getting New Zealand stories and perspectives out i

July 7, 2020

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Growing tech companies exporters and creating jobs

Currently, I am working on NZTech’s annual report for our AGM in August. One of the highlights for me is reviewing the ever growing tech sector numbers. In 2019, there were 537 new tech companies created, mainly small, new software companies, reporting a growth of three percent,

July 6, 2020

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Be inspired by kiwi tech stories

It’s exactly four weeks until Techweek2020! It’s our time to connect with communities throughout New Zealand, to help inspire the next generation into tech, improve digital inclusion, help build tech capabilities and showcase some of New Zealand’s best tech to the world. Si

June 29, 2020

Industry News

Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (9)

By Mitchell Pham, Chair of the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand. Stakeholder meetings continue Last week we continued to meet with a wide array of sectors and interest groups — thanks again to everyone who’s taken the time to meet with us. First up, we met with Professor Shaun

June 26, 2020

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International-trade-and-safe-borders

Living with COVID-19 has become our new reality. It shouldn’t matter how many cases New Zealand has, as long as they are all being detected at the border and well managed, New Zealanders can continue to go about their business. However, as we saw with the recently announced GDP results for t

June 22, 2020

Industry News

Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (8)

By Mitchell Pham, Chair of the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand. Last week was another big week for the Digital Council. Gold sponsorship announcement We’re excited to announce the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand is a gold sponsor of the Digital Identity NZ ben

June 18, 2020

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NZTech Inform – inspiring the next generation

Kia ora readers, In the wake of COVID-19, as the demand for staff with IT skills increases, I was reminded there is still plenty to do to ensure digital skills are available. One of the major work streams being developed as part of the Digital Tech Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) is Skil

June 15, 2020

Industry News

Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (7)

By Mitchell Pham, Chair of the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand. Thanks to everyone who read and provided feedback on our advice to Ministers on the medium to long-term opportunities and impacts of Covid-19 from a digital and data perspective. We’ve had a steady response

June 12, 2020

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