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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

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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

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Using immigration to attract tech talent

NZTech is running a series of events focused on recruiting from offshore. A beginner’s guide to attracting global talent In this free seminar the team from Immigration New Zealand will outline the things to consider before recruiting from offshore, the visa options available to your candidates,

July 23, 2015

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Successful first year for hi-tech start-ups

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed a successful first year for innovative start-ups receiving repayable grants from the new technology incubators funded through Callaghan Innovation. The Technology Incubator Programme has so far approved funding of $7.8 million for 18 hi-

July 22, 2015

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HP NZ joins forces with Avondale College in the name of innovation

Avondale College and HP New Zealand have announced a strategic partnership which will see them collaborate to transform Avondale College from a legacy-based education paradigm to a new, digitally-enabled, learning and innovation model. The partnership signals a commitment by Avondale College to inc

July 7, 2015

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Trimble Navigation GM appointed to NZTech Board

NZTech has appointed Mark Nichols, General Manager for Trimble Navigation New Zealand to the NZTech Board. Mark's appointment Mark brings access and understanding of the Christchurch technology community, tech exports, the US market and hi-tech manufacturing. Mark Nichols has over 30 years’ ex

June 21, 2015

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NZTech Economic Impact Study

There is a general agreement that technology is important for our economy but there is little research to confirm how important.  So just how important is technology for New Zealand’s economy? Without the answer there is a very real risk that as a country we will miss great opportunities for both

June 21, 2015

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Technology Education – What helps secure the IT job you’re after?

It’s that time of year when those thinking about studying in 2016 are busy exploring the options available at Universities and Training Institutions around New Zealand. Trying to juggle the balance between finding something that fuels the fire in their belly, but will still pay off and help land a

June 17, 2015

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Part time opportunities now available in IceTech 360 Graduate Programme

The ICE Tech 360 programme has been supporting and developing graduates in all manner of exciting roles in the technology sector over the past year. We are pleased to announce that we are now opening this opportunity to include Part-Time opportunities! Part time, fixed term or project work &

June 15, 2015

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