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 "NZTech Update – Canterbury tech, AV’s, AI and more!"

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 "NZTech Update – Canterbury tech, AV’s, AI and more!"

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 "NZTech Update – Canterbury tech, AV’s, AI and more!"

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 "NZTech Update – Canterbury tech, AV’s, AI and more!"

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 "NZTech Update – Canterbury tech, AV’s, AI and more!"

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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NZTech Update - Canterbury tech, AV's, AI and more!

Hi Readers Last week, I enjoyed a brisk South Island day in Christchurch catching up with the local Canterbury Tech team about Techweek and the upcoming Canterbury Tech Summit. The summit has a stellar line up of local and international speakers delving into strategy and leadership, AI, Bitcoin and

August 7, 2017

Events, NZTech News

We're hiring! Techweek'18 Festival Manager wanted

We’re looking for an experienced events manager to work with our team to deliver a high quality, engaging and internationally relevant, Techweek Festival of Events. Overview Following the success of the nationwide Techweek’17 event, we’re now planning for an even bigger and better Techweek fes

August 6, 2017

#Techweek

Media Releases, NZTech News

NZ not alone in struggling to attract tech women

New Zealand is not alone in attracting and retaining women in tech, a leading tech specialist says. Andrea Hancox, NZTech’s national director of government relations, says the whole world faces the issue of attracting and retaining women in tech and introducing tech to young women as a choice of

August 3, 2017

#Women in Technology

Media Releases

Breaking stereotypes essential to inspire girls into tech

This morning on TVNZ’s Breakfast show, NZTech’s Andrea Hancox discussed busting tech stereotypes. Watch the interview here. Recently, the Ministry of Women released a guide Decoding Diversity targeted at attracting and retaining girls and women in tech education. It includes useful

August 3, 2017

#Women in Technology

Industry News

FinTechNZ News Update

A big thank you to those who attended our recent FinTechNZ Connect event series in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. If you missed our winter event series, read the highlights and key learnings here. These events are successful because of you! A key to our success is the opportunity for memb

August 1, 2017

#Fintech