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 "Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches"

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 "Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches"

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 "Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches"

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 "Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches"

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 "Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches"

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 "Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches"

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 "Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches"

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.

Media Releases, NZTech News

Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches

Most New Zealand companies and organisations are not aware of the probability of and real cost of cyber security breaches, a New Zealand tech expert says. The average global cost of a breach is now $US154 per record and the likelihood is now 22 percent of a breach over a two year period New Zeala

November 15, 2015

Industry News

Bringing Knives to a Gunfight?

Improving the sales efficiency of New Zealand Technology companies. New Zealand’s technology landscape is a remarkable picture of innovation and entrepreneurial courage, producing world leading technology solutions across a range of industries and applications. To maximise this we need to arm our

October 28, 2015

Industry News

Industry provides their view on the education challenge faced by NZ schools - Frances Valintine

Today I received an in-depth thought-leadership piece from David Eaton, the Chief Technology Officer at HP Enterprises, New Zealand. David is someone you want to be in your group of friends as he is insightful and smart, and he is also prepared to mobilise people to drive progress. His paper, ti

October 21, 2015

#Digital Skills #Edtech

Industry News

Can Technology Transform a Community? Yes!

Good things happen when a community comes together with the right opportunities. Can a technology implementation transform an entire community? I believe it’s possible, because I am starting to see it happen. Good things happen when a community comes together to support students and students bui

October 15, 2015

#Edtech

Industry News

Spotlight on Hamilton; Meet Brad Vines, Wintec IT Director

With a prospering tech sector, affordable housing market and mountains, trails and beaches within easy reach, it’s no wonder we think Waikato is an awesome place to live. Innovation, growth and a great work/life balance is exactly what you’ll find in Hamilton, just a short drive south of New Zea

October 11, 2015

Industry News

N4L helps OMGTech! support teachers through Pond

N4L is excited to announce that OMGTech!, a charitable education initiative getting more Kiwi kids interested in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering & maths), will be using online learning hub Pond to make its educational resources accessible to all New Zealand schools. Pond will

October 2, 2015

#Digital Skills #Edtech

Industry News

The Instillery goes Purple with smarter WiFi for Kiwi businesses

The Instillery Group has today confirmed an exciting new partnership with Purple WiFi to become New Zealand’s first Cloud Managed Service Provider for the global social WiFi company. The partnership with Purple WiFi enables the Instillery to better assist businesses across New Zealand and Austr

October 2, 2015

Industry News

My Letter to Parents - Frances Valintine

I imagine a future for our children where New Zealand plays a leading part in the global digital sector. But right now this goal is a significant stretch beyond our current capability and output. To define where we could be I want to start by talking to you about Estonia. An Eastern European coun

October 2, 2015

#Digital Skills

Industry News

Applications Open for New Zealand’s First ‘Female-Founder’ Accelerator Programme

Applications are officially open for Lightning Lab XX, New Zealand’s first ever female-founder business accelerator, which will kick off on International Women’s Day (March 8th 2016). Lightning Lab is New Zealand’s premier business accelerator, with its programmes to date helping 45 venture

October 2, 2015

#Women in Technology