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 "Cisco calls ANZ start-ups to join its global Grand Innovation Challenge til Sept 7"

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 "Cisco calls ANZ start-ups to join its global Grand Innovation Challenge til Sept 7"

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 "Cisco calls ANZ start-ups to join its global Grand Innovation Challenge til Sept 7"

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 "Cisco calls ANZ start-ups to join its global Grand Innovation Challenge til Sept 7"

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 "Cisco calls ANZ start-ups to join its global Grand Innovation Challenge til Sept 7"

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 "Cisco calls ANZ start-ups to join its global Grand Innovation Challenge til Sept 7"

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 "Cisco calls ANZ start-ups to join its global Grand Innovation Challenge til Sept 7"

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

Cisco calls ANZ start-ups to join its global Grand Innovation Challenge til Sept 7

Cisco is seeking entries from innovative New Zealand and Australian start-ups, entrepreneurs, developers and inventors in the Internet of Things space to participate in its global 2015 Innovation Grand Challenge, which recognises, supports and celebrates up-and-coming IoT technologies. Although t

August 24, 2015

Industry News

Advancing Women to provide needed tech sector skills

NZTech has prepared a briefing paper to provide an overview of the many skills and talent development initiatives currently available within the New Zealand technology sector ecosystem with a focus on increasing the number of women in the sector. Given the scale of the skills shortage, or skills mi

August 20, 2015

#Tech Careers

NZTech News

Discussing topics of importance to SME tech companies

Join us in Auckland or Wellington for a coffee roundtable discussion with Minister Foss, to discuss topics of relevance to small tech companies. Hon Craig Foss is currently Minister of Small Business, Statistics, Veterans’ Affairs and Associate Minister of Immigration and Transport. Minister F

August 19, 2015

#Government

NZTech News

Tech Industry Associations meeting with TPP negotiators

TPP Intellectual Property and Tech/Internet issues Report from a meeting with TPP negotiators Based on what we have seen from leaked texts, all major tech sector representative bodies were concerned about the TPP process. We were also concerned about the content of parts of the agreement, particular

August 18, 2015

#Government

Industry News, Media Releases

How do New Zealand's Hi-Tech firms really stack up?

Concentrate and Swaytech open annual sales and marketing survey for the hi-tech sector, supported by Deloitte and Hudson Gavin Martin The annual Market Measures study that benchmarks the effectiveness of the sales and marketing activities of New Zealand’s hi-tech sector opens for the seventh ti

August 12, 2015

Industry News

Six NZ finalists in global tech awards

Six New Zealand companies have been selected as finalists in this year’s World Summit Awards for creativity and innovation in ICT, and have been acknowledged by Communications Minister Amy Adams. The awards are a global showcase of 40 projects, across eight categories, with a special emphasis on

August 4, 2015

Industry News

Digital revolution provides further impetus for IT jobs creation in New Zealand

As the digital revolution continues in New Zealand an increasing number of organisations are offering - or want to offer - services through various digital channels, says recruiting experts Hays. Data Scientists, Automation Testers and Information Architects are among the roles topping the Hays Q

August 4, 2015

#Tech Careers

NZTech News

NZTech AGM Strategy Update

NZTech announced healthy financials and a growing membership base (30 new members in the past 6 months) at the 2015 Annual General Meeting on July 23rd in Auckland. With 80 members in attendance the AGM included the announcement of new Board members, recognition of long serving members, an update

July 27, 2015

Media Releases, NZTech News

NZTech new Board Director appointments strengthen board diversity

The New Zealand Technology Industry Association (NZTech), the voice of the New Zealand tech sector, appoints new Board Directors from across the tech ecosystem. NZTech has a new board, including senior government sector members following its 6th Annual General Meeting in Auckland last night. New

July 24, 2015