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IoT devices topping Christmas wish lists in 2017

Exciting tech advances are playing a much greater part in Christmas gifts in New Zealand than ever before, Kriv Naicker, executive director of the New Zealand Internet of Things (IoT) Alliance says. The NZ IoT Alliance is one of the 15 leading tech organisations in the NZ Tech Alliance. For those

December 7, 2017

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A growing divide, but watch this tech space…

The government is right to raise this concern that there is a growing digital divide, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says in response to a digital report released today. Muller, one of New Zealand’s leading tech experts, says the opportunities emerging from the rapid exponential growth of t

December 6, 2017

NZTech News

Be part of the kiwi transport revolution!

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is calling for expressions of interest to join the Land Transport Future Technology Leadership Group. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of New Zealand's transport technology. The influential group will lead discussion on designing our future tra

December 5, 2017

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NZTech Update - Flight delays, parties and enthusiasm

Kia Ora Readers, I was really looking forward to the #WellyTech event last week.  After a two hour flight delay, I only just made it to the stadium where partying was well underway.  Thankfully NZTech board member Eva Sherwood stepped in with a welcome on my behalf. Over 1000 people registered t

December 4, 2017

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From petrol to electric vehicles, like cars replacing horses

Some overseas reports say petrol cars may be obsolete by 2026 but either way the massive switch to electric vehicles will be the biggest disruptive change to people’s lives in more than 100 years, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. As New Zealand’s 15,000 motor mechanics get ready for t

November 28, 2017

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NZTech Update - Horse Drawn Carriages And The Tesla

Kia Ora Readers, This morning as I dropped my daughter off at school, I was almost run over by a Tesla. We stepped out between two parked cars, heading towards the school gates, when this lovely looking car glided past. It didn’t make a sound. Instant car envy. It got me thinking about technology

November 27, 2017

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New Zealand to be at the forefront of AI

Auckland University’s Michelle Dickinson and Soul Machines business chief Greg Cross are among top key speakers at the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) event ever to be held in New Zealand next year. New Zealand’s trail-blazing AI event will be held in Auckland on March 28 and will showcase

November 21, 2017

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NZTech News

Digital summit to build vision for more prosperous NZ

The biggest and most important international tech conference to be staged in New Zealand will be held in Auckland early next year which may pave the way for faster advances for the Kiwi economy. NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says changes and tech developments are happening globally at a phen

November 20, 2017

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NZTech Update - Gearing Up For Digital Tech In Schools

Kia Ora Readers, Introducing digital technologies to every child’s learning is critical for their success in an increasingly digital world. To better prepare our nation’s children and young people to participate, create and thrive in our rapidly evolving digital world, our education system is

November 19, 2017