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Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready

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 at managing post-pandemic inflation.  The recession has significantly impacted the job marke

March 17, 2025

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NZTech Inform: Fintech momentum

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 closed with dozens of submissions -

March 10, 2025

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Share your insights on AI in urban governance

The University of Auckland has launched a significant project examining AI's role in urban planning across New Zealand's major cities. As government agencies increasingly deploy AI systems, this research addresses critical questions about risks, safety and governance. Research focus This Lloyd�

March 3, 2025

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March Forward: Women in Tech, Fintech, Life Sciences & More

Kia ora, I’m really looking forward to a busy and high-impact March across our NZTech Group communities, with a raft of opportunities to strengthen our connections, build capability, and accelerate change. Here’s what’s coming up: Celebrating International Women’s Day with TechWomen

March 3, 2025

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More momentum, greater choice - Digital Trust is getting real

Kia ora, 2025 is well underway with a healthy mix of activity, excitement and opportunity, Digital Trust included. We are seeing a major shift in this space as acceptance networks drive up digital identity adoption at the expense of ‘great in theory, hard to implement’ ideas lik

February 27, 2025

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Shaping the Future of Education in Aotearoa

Kia ora, Welcome to our first Newsletter for 2025. In this issue Annual Pulse Survey New Members and Member News  Upcoming Events Member Spotlight Teacher’s Voice  📊 Last Call for Our Annual Pulse Survey!The 2025 EdTechNZ Annual Pulse Survey closes on 5 Ma

February 26, 2025

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AI agents mean business now!

Kia ora, Is 2025 the year of the AI agent, or will their rise be just another milestone in AI’s evolution? The fast pace of innovation makes predictions risky, but one thing is clear: as AI agents move from experimental tech to practical business tools, their impact will be undeniable.No looki

February 25, 2025

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Teacher’s Voice | Kicking Off 2025 with AI in Education

By Susana Tomaz - Futures Education and AI Lead, Westlake Girls High School, and IRCAI Fellow. 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

February 25, 2025

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EdTech in the Spotlight: N4L innovation improving digital learning experiences and educational outcomes for all

Network for Learning (N4L) - Providing faster, safer internet for Aotearoa New Zealand’s schools and kuraNetwork for Learning (N4L) stands at the forefront of supporting digital learning in Aotearoa, managing one of New Zealand's largest managed broadband networks that handles nearly 25% of the c

February 25, 2025