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NZTech Inform – inspire, connect and upskill

It’s always great to see something you’ve been working on come to life. Last week’s launch of kiwiSaas is one of the major initiatives to emerge from the Digital Technology Industry Transformation Plan (ITP), so far. Led and developed by Callaghan Innovation and New Zealand Tra

December 6, 2021

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NZTech Inform – a better tomorrow!

Following a successful Techweek21, planning is underway for Techweek22 and our countdown has begun! Save the date now (16-22 May) and start considering how you would like to be involved. Techweek provides opportunities to demonstrate how tech can help keep people connected and the economy active. I

November 29, 2021

Industry News

Looking ahead to 2022?

Is hybrid working here to stay for your team?  What tech are you most excited about?  Will your team grow next year?  Please share your views in Absolute IT's annual industry survey.  They want to know what you think 2022 will bring for the New Zealand tech sector. Empl

November 29, 2021

Media Releases

Aotearoa must not miss out on tech’s global economic growth

NZTech says there is serious risk that Aotearoa will miss opportunities for both economic growth and social improvement. While growth in tech exports will continue to be significant for New Zealand's economy, the social and economic gains that technology can enable are so vast that NZTech believ

November 24, 2021

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NZTech Inform – connecting teachers and industry

ShadowTech Teachers is back in 2022! As part of New Zealand’s tech workforce, you are invited to share your experience with teachers from local secondary schools. These teachers can then take their learnings into the classroom and help inspire their students to pursue tech careers. In partnership

November 22, 2021

Media Releases

NZ cyber security summit next February critical to reducing cyber threats

Cyber-attacks are on the rise around the world, with healthcare and utilities the most targeted sectors. Organisations must not only defend against attacks but be able to recover quickly after a major disruption. Business leaders must embed cyber resilience across their organizations to prote

November 17, 2021

Media Releases

Huge investment in home-grown Kiwi tech companies

The covid pandemic cannot stop the substantial growth in New Zealand tech investments. NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says investor confidence is at an all-time high despite key areas of the country remaining on alert due to covid. The growing number and variety of capital raises over t

November 16, 2021

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NZTech Inform – celebrating local tech

In case you didn’t catch it in the news, last week, Wellington based Weta Digital sold their digital business unit to Unity (the platform used by game developers throughout the world) for NZ$2.3 billion! This is yet another proof point that high value tech is being made in New Zealand and follows

November 15, 2021

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NZTech Inform – Trust, inclusion and growth

Today, I’d like to applaud Xero for their announcement extending their Xero Assistance Programme free for all small business owners in Tāmaki Makaurau. Xero’s New Zealand managing director, Craig Hudson, who is a passionate mental health advocate, announced the free programme wi

November 8, 2021