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

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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

Industry News

Kiwi entrepreneurs to cash in on SEAsian markets

The Kiwi Connection Tech Hub is working with NZ businesses, industry and government across multiple initiatives to support 100 Kiwi entrepreneurs, managers and executives to visit major South East Asia markets this year to increase exports, access investment capital and tap into the talent pool that

April 3, 2017

#Fintech

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UK visit opens doors to global fintech trade

The new national umbrella organisation FinTechNZ has opened the doors for hundreds of Kiwi businesses seeking to trade with United Kingdom companies. FinTechNZ lead Mitchell Pham says a visit to Auckland by a UK fintech delegation has paved the way for increases in financial innovation and techno

March 28, 2017

#Fintech

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NZTech Update - Trade Agenda 2030, FinTech, IoT and more

Hi Readers On Friday, the Prime Minister announced increased focus on international trade and released the government’s Trade Agenda for the next 10 years. It was great to see the tech sector and digital exports highlighted as areas of focus to help improve New Zealand’s export diversification.

March 27, 2017

Industry News

Infographics: global fintech landscape

Want to see the global fintech landscape summed up in an easy on the eye and effortless to digest infographics? You have come to the right place – this excellent infographics has it all, from the hottest start-ups today and those to watch in 2016 to the most supportive countries and governments

March 23, 2017

#Fintech

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NZTech backs cyber security stance

NZTech today backed the Government’s continued focus on the New Zealand cyber security strategy and action plan as rogue cyber attacks continue to plague nations and businesses worldwide. New Zealand is not exempt to major security risks which could impinge on the economy and livelihood as a na

March 23, 2017