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

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 "Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy"

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.

✨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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 "Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy"

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 "Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy"

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 "Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy"

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 "Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy"

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 "Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy"

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 "Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy"

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.

Industry News

Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy

A new research study has identified agri-business as one of the best opportunities to use the internet of things (IoT) for economic advantage in New Zealand, mainly because of the contribution that agriculture already makes to the Kiwi economy. The research study was commissioned by the New Zeala

July 2, 2017

#Agritech #Internet of Things

Industry News

Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold

Cities will become safer and more desirable to live in when the internet of things (IoT) takes hold a research study report says. The IoT research was commissioned by the New Zealand IoT Alliance, an independent member funded group of tech firms, major corporates, startups, universities and gover

July 2, 2017

#Internet of Things

Industry News

IoT could be worth more than $2.2 billion to NZ over 10 years

An historic and landmark national research study estimates the roll out of IoT (internet of things) is likely to produce a benefit for the New Zealand economy of billions of dollars. The study found that just across a mere nine common IoT applications the potential net benefit over 10 years could be

June 29, 2017

#Business & Economy #Internet of Things

Industry News

The Internet of Things – Accelerating a Connected New Zealand

The Internet of Things – Accelerating a Connected New Zealand was launched on 29 June in Wellington by the New Zealand IoT Alliance. Read the Executive Summary or the full research report. Executive Summary The Internet of Things is a collection of real life things that are connected to the intern

June 29, 2017

#Internet of Things

Industry News

IoT will be supported by artificial intelligence by 2020

It is predicted that within three years 100 percent of all effective IoT efforts will be supported by cognitive or artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, a landmark New Zealand IoT Alliance study says. For an IoT deployment to be really effective, New Zealand organisations need applications s

June 29, 2017

#Artificial Intelligence #Internet of Things

Industry News, NZTech News

Why political correctness is hurting diversity

Within a mere ten days, I have bounced between speaking in front an audience comprised of just five percent women to another skewed at 99 percent. The former audience included over 800 Chief Information Officers (CIOs) for The New Zealand CIO Summit 2017, the latter around 60 young girls during Shad

June 28, 2017

#Women in Technology

Newsletters

NZTech Update - Warning: CEO's gripe of the week!

Hi Readers I don't want to start your week with a gripe, but I am incredibly frustrated and I feel like sharing it with someone! I keep hearing from tech firms in New Zealand that there is a real shortage of talent, that they have so many open roles and struggle to fill them. I keep hearing that so

June 26, 2017

Industry News, NZTech News

What It Means To Be 'Human' In A World of Technology

I’ve been truly honoured to Chair the 2017 New Zealand CIO Summit, helping Conferenz and IDC create an event to engage, recognize, and delight national technology executives. During my opening speech, I introduced myself by saying, "I'm Rachel and I'm the Human that will be guiding you over the ne

June 25, 2017

Industry News, NZTech News

Local software company signs major deal with Mexican Government

Wellington based company, Solity Software New Zealand has won a substantial contract with Mexico's agriculture ministry, Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA). The contract will see the Solity platform working with the Mexican Government in Inci

June 25, 2017