Media Releases

NZ slow to grab slice of the lucrative global legal cannabis market

NZ will miss out on billions of dollars of exports in the fast-growing global legal cannabis industry, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says. The global legal marijuana market size is expected to reach $US 66.3 billion within six years, according to a new report by Grand View Resea

August 9, 2019

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform - Happy Birthday

Kia Ora Readers, At our recent AGM we celebrated 10 years.  This week, I would like to acknowledge our founding members who came together to create the organisation and remain members today!  Celebrating a decade of membership are Augen, Fronde, Gen-i (now Spark), Hewlett-Packard (now HP Enter

August 5, 2019

Industry News

Have your say on the improvements to the R&D Tax Incentive

Following the Government’s announcement of improvements to its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive to ensure financial support reaches more businesses we are seeking our members views. A Tax Incentive in the form of a tax credit benefits businesses in profit, but without refundab

August 5, 2019

Media Releases

Kiwi tech entrepreneur & industry leader honoured in Asia

A leading New Zealand tech entrepreneur and business leader has been honoured in Asia for his services to entrepreneurship and international connections. NZTech chair and Augen Software co-founder Mitchell Pham has been significantly recognised in Ho Chi Minh City as one of its star participants

August 1, 2019

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform - thank you and welcome!

Kia Ora Readers, NZTech is officially 10 years old.  Last week, at our AGM we recognised a decade of contribution by many dedicated volunteers who have worked hard to help create a prosperous New Zealand underpinned by technology.  Our Annual Report highlights just a few of t

July 29, 2019

Media Releases, NZTech News

NZ tech growing at a staggeringly fast rate

NZTech’s 10th annual meeting in Auckland today will emphasise just how staggeringly fast the sector is growing. Chief executive Graeme Muller says there are now nearly 21,000 firms in the New Zealand tech sector, collectively investing $580 million in research and development, 35 percent

July 25, 2019

Media Releases

NZ urgently needs cohesive strategy for tech

NZTech today once again calls out to government for a clear strategy for the massive impact technology is having on New Zealand and the lives of all New Zealanders. New Zealand businesses need more guidance and commitment from the government to indicate where their focus is with regard to critic

July 23, 2019

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform – tech’s elephant in the room!

Kia ora readers, Last week, Minister Twyford released the Government’s strategy for drones, Aviation for the Automated Age.  The week prior, Minister Faafoi launched the Government’s 2019 Cyber Security Strategy.  So we know it is possible!  Yes, there are parts of the Government that un

July 22, 2019

Industry News

Tech: NZ’s Fastest Growing Employer

New Zealand, Tuesday 16 July 2019 - New Zealand’s tech sector has seen a surge in hiring, with local companies Vend and Raygun announcing close to 200 new roles this year, as both companies prepare for global growth. With over 2,830 jobs created in 2017, an estimated 3,200 in 2018, and a growing

July 16, 2019

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