The New Zealand Tech Alliance is a group of independent technology associations from across New Zealand that work together to ensure a strong voice for technology.
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04 July 2025
We’re helping spread the word about the upcoming 3G shutdown by sharing important information with our communities and networks. By working together and keeping people informed, we can help make … Continue reading "Insurance Innovation"
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02 July 2025
Kia ora, The purpose of BlockchainNZ is to support the growth of a sustainable blockchain ecosystem in New Zealand and advocate for blockchain technology in the public and private sectors. To achieve … Continue reading "Insurance Innovation"
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25 June 2025
By Susana Tomaz – Futures Education & AI Lead, Westlake Girls High School, International Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (UNESCO) Fellow, Global Mentor on AI in Education for Asia Europe Foundation, Developer of Open Education Resources
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25 June 2025
EdTechNZ member, the Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS), seeks companies willing to offer internships to students currently undertaking diploma and degree programmes majoring in Information Technology (IT).
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25 June 2025
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
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24 June 2025
Subsidised offer available for EdTechNZ members – please get in touch with EdTechNZ for more information.
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24 June 2025
Whether you're a seasoned Deputy Principal or a new teacher running on coffee and hope, Teacher’s Buddy is designed to feel like an extra set of hands (minus the staffroom banter).
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24 June 2025
Matariki is a time for remembrance, celebration, and looking toward the future. Traditionally, Matariki was a time to honour ancestors, celebrate the harvest, and acknowledge the changing seasons.
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24 June 2025
I had the pleasure of attending Fieldays a couple of weeks ago, which showcased New Zealand’s agricultural technology and had a strong focus on IoT innovation.
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24 June 2025
As we prepare for our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), it’s time to open the call for NZTech Group Board nominations. NZTech Group is the united voice for technology in Aotearoa, working to grow the impact and uptake of tech across the nation. Our collective vision is a more prosperous, equitable, sustainable and safe Aotearoa — enabled by technology.
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24 June 2025
As the new Chair of the Executive Council of Digital Identity NZ, I am looking forward to leading a passionate and future-focused community working to build a trusted, inclusive, and interoperable digital identity ecosystem for New Zealand, building on the impressive work the Executive Council has done over the past few years .
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23 June 2025
Most weekends you’ll find me out for a long run. There’s nothing quite like a few hours in the forest to clear the mind. I was looking forward to making the most of the long weekend with a solid run, but my plans were thrown off track when a bad cold hit me on Thursday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 "Insurance Innovation"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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12 May 2025
We are on the final countdown to Techweek25 and we can’t wait to see you throughout the country next week
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 "Insurance Innovation"
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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.
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08 April 2025
New Zealand innovators leverage Kiwi investor confidence to bring Universal Design Learning (UDL) to American classrooms.
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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.
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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 "Insurance Innovation"
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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 "Insurance Innovation"
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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 "Insurance Innovation"
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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 "Insurance Innovation"
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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 "Insurance Innovation"
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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.
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November 11, 2024
Kia ora, Last week, I joined a meeting where government officials raised questions about the potential impact of data centres - an important topic, but one that often sees more opinions than facts. Reliable data is hard to come by. However, a recent report on the Australian data centre market
November 11, 2024
The AI Forum, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, is advancing its research into the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Our second survey is now live and we’re inviting New Zealanders to share their experiences a
November 11, 2024
Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) is pleased to see the Government’s latest steps toward establishing safe and secure digital identity services, with the official publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Rules, effective today. This marks a significant milestone for
November 8, 2024
We’re delighted to share the first edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report 2024. This report details the evolution of open banking and features the first visual map of the participants and the present and emerging use cases within Aotearoa. “Aotearoa New Zea
November 7, 2024
New Zealand's EdTech and Education Publishing sectors have long seen the United States as a key market, offering substantial opportunities to expand their reach. In 2025, two major education conferences - the ASCD Annual Conference (focused on general education) and ISTE Live 25 (centered on educat
November 6, 2024
Kia ora, Last week at our Wellington Dialogues - Digital Safety summit we gathered a diverse group of voices to explore this vital topic. Insights from Meta and TikTok experts were especially enlightening, from new approaches to teen accounts to the global debate ov
November 4, 2024
Kia ora, Last month, I discussed our continued engagement with Hon Andrew Bayley, marking a new high point for sector collaboration. We’re preparing for a third meeting to address key topics including reducing licensing barriers for digital banks, surcharge fees feedback and the possibility of
October 24, 2024
Kia ora, October may bring Halloween, but I’m calling it “Crazy-month” with the whirlwind of activity - whether it’s the lead-up to Christmas or gearing up for the second half of the financial year ending in March. At Digital Identity NZ (DINZ), we’re delivering on the present while pl
October 24, 2024