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NZTech Q&A: Edwina Mistry

Meet TechWomen's newly appointed executive director, Edwina Mistry. Here she shares the best advice she's been given, what makes her tick and her favourite productivity tips. What drives you to make a difference? I like to create constant opportunities for people around me. When I help someone and

February 27, 2018

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Dr Lance O’Sullivan slams NZ health system

Pioneering digital doctor Lance O’Sullivan today blasted the New Zealand health system at the international Digital Nations summit in Auckland. He said healthcare for Kiwis was poor and it was a ‘shitty’ system. More than 500 people, including 200 from overseas, are attending the summit whic

February 20, 2018

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CTO appointment critical for New Zealand

The appointment of a chief technology officer (CTO) for New Zealand is critical for the future of the country if we hope to be a thriving digital nation by 2030, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says.  Graeme explains why here: Want to know more?  Sign up for the NZTech weekly update, itâ

February 19, 2018

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Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

Spark Digital chief executive Jolie Hodson, who is speaking to the international Digital Nations summit in Auckland today, has painted a picture of dramatic tech changes in New Zealand over the next 12 years. Hodson’s thoughts on what life will be like for Kiwis in 2030: New Zealand now has worl

February 19, 2018

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Inclusive collaboration needed to drive a digital NZ

The appointment of a chief technology officer for New Zealand is critical for the future of the country if we hope to be a thriving digital nation by 2030, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. He was speaking at the international Digital Nations Summit in Auckland today and reiterated that

February 19, 2018

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NZ should celebrate its great global tech success – Ian Taylor

Ian Taylor, one of New Zealand’s most prominent tech experts, says New Zealand must celebrate it digital successes as one of the leading tech countries in the world. Taylor received a huge ovation at the international digital nations summit in Auckland today for his impassioned plea to all Kiwis

February 19, 2018

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NZTech INFORM - Digital Futures Spotlight

Last week, New Zealand didn’t get a CTO. While many people found this very disappointing (myself included) it is probably a good thing that the Minister put the brakes on the process until she has an advisory group surrounding her. This is an important role, as we need someone in Government who is

February 18, 2018

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Hard to consider a world without Uber…what next?

As the nation considers how New Zealand will look as a digital society in 2030, Kiwis need to take a moment to look back the equivalent period of the last 13 years, a prominent tech expert says. In 2005 there was no Uber, Tesla, Airbnb, WeChat, WhatsApp, Viber, Tinder or even a first iteration of

February 18, 2018

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How will tech be impacting NZ by 2030?

More than 500 tech people are gathering at the international Digital Nations Summit in Auckland on Monday to share ideas and thoughts about what sort of country New Zealand will be like in 2030 and the role technology will play, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. Close to 200 international

February 14, 2018