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If We Don’t Teach Our Young People AI Literacy, Who Will?

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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 IT Internships sought in Auckland

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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Connecting with local communities and global networks

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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International Conference on Open, Distance and Flexible Learning Coming to New Zealand

24 June 2025

Subsidised offer available for EdTechNZ members – please get in touch with EdTechNZ for more information.

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EdTech in the Spotlight: Teacher’s Buddy – A Homegrown AI Assistant Built for Kiwi Classrooms

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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Ready...Reset...Go!

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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How IoT is Driving Agritech Innovation

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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NZTech Group Board Nominations Now Open

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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Introductory Statement – Chair of the Executive Council, Digital Identity NZ

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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NZTech Inform: Breaking big challenges into smaller wins

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 "How MBIE is encouraging diversity in tech!"

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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.

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✨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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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 "How MBIE is encouraging diversity in tech!"

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 "How MBIE is encouraging diversity in tech!"

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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 "How MBIE is encouraging diversity in tech!"

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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 "How MBIE is encouraging diversity in tech!"

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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 "How MBIE is encouraging diversity in tech!"

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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 "How MBIE is encouraging diversity in tech!"

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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.

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How MBIE is encouraging diversity in tech!

New Zealand’s tech sector is growing, and assisting and fostering this growth is a key focus for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Within MBIE, the Digital Economy team was established in 2015 to support and encourage continued growth, working closely with the wider digit

November 16, 2017

#Women in Technology

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NZTech Update - Let's Help David Downs!

Kia Ora Readers, It was encouraging to hear Clare Curran, Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Media, and Minister of Government Digital Services announce in her first ministerial speech at Nethui last week that the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer is one of her prioritie

November 13, 2017

Industry News

Urgent attention needed to look at automation impact

Automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation issues facing the country could become threats, leading to increased social and economic difficulties and a strain on government resources unless they are immediately addressed, New Zealand’s tech leader say. The TechLeaders exec

November 7, 2017

#Digital Skills #Tech Leaders

Industry News

Big future in little cousin of education exports – edtech

With the risk to foreign student export market from potential changes to immigration policy, the government should increase its focus on the little cousin of education exports, edtech, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. The education export industry is a $3billion market of which the majori

November 6, 2017

#Edtech

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NZTech Update - EdTech, IoT And Digital Vision

Kia Ora Readers, Last week, I was annoyed to hear media discussion on the sale of Power by Proxi to Apple as if tax payers had been ripped off! We need to change the conversation and make it understood the value from such a sale is multi-faceted and is great news for New Zealand overall. Here's my

November 6, 2017

Industry News, NZTech News

World’s largest tech firm confirms NZ on right track

The world’s largest tech firm Apple has confirmed New Zealand is on the right track to become a great global tech story, just like tourism, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. New Zealand is once again proving it excel in what Sir Paul Callaghan once said our strength lies in the weird s

October 30, 2017

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NZTech Update - Initial Skills Survey Results!

Kia Ora Readers, Late last week, I received initial data analysis of the National Digital Skills Survey run by NZTech as part of the Digital Skills Forum. We are working on a detailed analysis of the digital skills needs for New Zealand, combining this research with a similar survey of Government

October 30, 2017

NZTech News

NZTech Q&A: Priti Ambani

We asked the newly appointed Visa's Everywhere Initiative New Zealand judge about empowering women in tech and what motivates her.  What drives you to make a difference? I think we live in incredible times and now, more than ever before, we are in a position to make a difference that means shared

October 29, 2017

#Women in Technology

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NZTech Update - Creating innovation for global impact

Kia Ora Readers, Last Friday, I attended the showcase event for the first intake of fellows on the Edmund Hillary Fellowship, a truly unique initiative to build a community of world class entrepreneurs and investors right here in New Zealand.  What I saw blew me away! The quality of this first coh

October 24, 2017

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