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Increased commitment for diversity needed

Over the last couple of years, you may have noticed an increased dialogue and attentiveness in the media around the lack of diversity in tech, mainly the gender gap. However, the discussion hasn't translated into results and data is showing a widening gender gap across the industry. Despite this, we

April 23, 2017

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NZTech Update - Procurement, education, immigration and trade

Hi Readers We have been doing quite a bit of work with the government recently across procurement, education, immigration and trade. On the immigration front the changes announced last week by Minister Woodhouse are not expected to impact the tech sector. In fact, as I discussed on NBR Radio last

April 23, 2017

Industry News

Substantial opportunities for women seeking tech jobs

Computer programming jobs have previously struggled to attract women, but new technologies are providing substantial opportunities for a growing number of young girls seeking tech jobs, NZTech government relations director Andrea Hancox says. Research has shown that tech firms with a balance of m

April 19, 2017

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NZTech Update - 100 days, AI and machine learning tech

Hi Readers Over recent months, I have undertaken a challenge with my friends to run every day for 100 days. Today, as we head into our final week, I knocked off run number 93 with ease. This experience reminds me that it is easier to break a big challenge into smaller bits, and do it together. Thi

April 18, 2017

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NZTech Update - NZTech Women, High Impact Team update and six months on!

Hi Readers This newsletter marks six months since I joined the NZTech team and no two weeks are the same! It has been my top priority to connect with our vibrant members and learn about your organisations, priorities, challenges and the innovative products and services you offer. Just weeks after

April 10, 2017

NZTech News

NZTech Women making an impact!

As global discussion on diversity and inclusion continues to increase, so does interest in our ongoing program of work.  As co-chair of the High Impact Team working for NZTech Women, I would like to introduce our team; Andrea Hancox (co-chair), Kim Connolly-Stone, Jen Rutherford, Sandra Laws, Katar

April 9, 2017

#Women in Technology

Media Releases

Immigration not the silver bullet for tech skills growth

While the Wellington campaign LookSee has garnered over 48,000 applications it doesn’t mean that tech skills shortage is solved, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. New Zealand should not depend on immigration as the silver bullet to the tech skills shortages, so the work the education s

April 6, 2017

#Digital Skills

Industry News

Accelerating a Connected New Zealand

Communications Minister Simon Bridges welcomed the launch of the New Zealand IoT Alliance on Friday at The Grid, saying it would help harness the potential of IoT. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a concept that involves connecting devices to the internet, enabling them to ‘talk’ to each other

April 3, 2017

#Internet of Things

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NZTech Update - Culture tech and the launch of NZ IoT Alliance

Tena koe Readers As a first-time contributor to NZ Tech’s weekly updates and by way of introduction, I’ve recently joined the NZTech board to help build a supporting head of steam under New Zealand’s creative technologists and the local tech companies focused on culture and creative industrie

April 3, 2017