InsurTechNZ News - November 2024

20 November 2024

New research by Deloitte in partnership with InsurTechNZ provides insight into the collaboration strategies of insurers and startups in New Zealand and Australia, including the drivers and barriers.

InsurTech industry news

20 November 2024

The insurtech landscape continues to thrive with exciting developments and opportunities for collaboration and growth. Here’s a round up of the latest news and events shaping the future of insurtech.

RegTech Round-up October 24: New Rules, Open Banking Milestones, and Tools to Transform Compliance

18 November 2024

It’s nearing the end of a busy year, and whilst RegTech NZ has been in a bit of a hibernation for most of it (very few events) we’ve not been resting on our laurels but rather we have all been busy working hard on our own ventures including our side venture – RegTech Connect. Industry … Continue reading "Redefining New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology | October Newsletter"

Accelerating digitisation

18 November 2024

Kia ora, Seven months ago, the Minister for Digitising Government shared a Cabinet Paper outlining plans for an all-of-government strategic roadmap to accelerate the digitisation of government services. This roadmap was set to include a detailed work programme and a digital investment plan. So, where are we at with this initiative? Did you know that government agencies … Continue reading "Redefining New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology | October Newsletter"

Advocacy, Awards, and Member Survey - November Newsletter

14 November 2024

Kia ora, In September, BlockchainNZ submitted to Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee Inquiry into Banking Competition, addressing the challenges Web3 businesses in New Zealand face in accessing and maintaining essential banking services. This week, BlockchainNZ Chair, Jeremy Muir, presented to the Committee, summarising our submission, and responding to their questions. We are also preparing a … Continue reading "Redefining New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology | October Newsletter"

Insurance Innovation

11 November 2024

InsurTechNZ partnered with Deloitte to research insurance innovation across New Zealand and Australia.

Accelerating Aotearoa’s path to net zero

11 November 2024

Kia ora, Last week, I joined a meeting where government officials raised questions about the potential impact of data centres – an important topic, but one that often sees more opinions than facts. Reliable data is hard to come by. However, a recent report on the Australian data centre market offers some useful insights. Australian businesses would … Continue reading "Redefining New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology | October Newsletter"

What is the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand?

11 November 2024

The AI Forum, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, is advancing its research into the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Our second survey is now live and we’re inviting New Zealanders to share their experiences and tell us how they are using AI right … Continue reading "Redefining New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology | October Newsletter"

DINZ Welcomes the Publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules

08 November 2024

Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) is pleased to see the Government’s latest steps toward establishing safe and secure digital identity services, with the official publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Rules, effective today. This marks a significant milestone for digital identity in New Zealand, where DINZ has contributed its experienced advice from … Continue reading "Redefining New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology | October Newsletter"

📢 Announcing the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map & Report 2024

07 November 2024

We’re delighted to share the first edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report 2024.

Newsletters

Redefining New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology | October Newsletter

Last month, the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee released their long-awaited report on the inquiry into the current and future nature, impact, and risks of cryptocurrencies. The report contained 22 recommendations set out by our very own Jeremy Muir and Alex Sims and aimed to redefine

October 26, 2023

Industry News

Green Futures Hackathon

The Auckland ICT Graduate School at The University of Auckland is hosting a ‘Green Futures Hackathon’ from 20 November 2023 - 9 February 2024. As a supporter of this event, the IoT Alliance is calling on its community for anyone who is interested in joining as a mentor or who can assi

October 25, 2023

Newsletters

‘Identiful’ Digital Wallets and why you should care | October Newsletter

Kia ora e te whānau You would have heard digital wallets mentioned almost every week, if not every day, over the past couple of years. They formed part of the discussion on this International Panel I participated in very early one morning last week. As conversations build on

October 24, 2023

Newsletters

Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day

Tēnā koe, We celebrated Ada Lovelace Day on the 10th of October by diving into Gender Bias in Artificial Intelligence. It turns out AI is a lot like cake; AI is like a recipe passed down through generations, it doesn’t matter how good your oven is, the cake will never be delicious i

October 24, 2023

Newsletters

NZTech Inform - Politics and rugby!

What a weekend! So, with a new Government forming, it looks like we may have a Minister. And go the ABs - one of the best games of rugby I’ve viewed! Meanwhile, across the NZTech Group our momentum continues to build as more parts of the economy recognise how important technology is for Aotear

October 18, 2023

NZTech News

BIOTECHNZ MANIFESTO 2023

About BioTechNZ BioTech New Zealand (BioTechNZ) is a membership association that connects researchers, biotech innovators, investors, regulators, government agencies and the supporting companies both nationally and internationally. BioTechNZ brings together the historical biotechnology

October 18, 2023

Industry News, NZTech News

Spotlight on sustainability

This month, FinTechNZ’s Sustainability working group contributed to NZTech’s Climate Technology roadmap proposal to several Government agencies. Our two co-chairs, Mitchell Pham and Leeanna Kohn-Hardy, hosted a Roundtable Hui with the Centre of Sustainable Finance (CSF) in August. This roadm

October 18, 2023

Industry News, NZTech News

EdTechNZ Annual Survey 2023 - Key Findings and Insights

This report presents the findings of the 2023 EdTechNZ Annual Survey conducted among 60+ EdTech companies in Aotearoa. The objective of the survey is to gauage the landscape of the EdTech industry, covering facets such as location, employee count, revenue streams, export statistics, and ma

October 16, 2023

Industry News, NZTech News

How you can support our growth

The BlockchainNZ Podcast is looking for new sponsors! As we continue to grow we require new sponsors to support our mission. Please consider this opportunity - providing excellent exposure for your brand, connecting with our audience and demonstrating your support of New Zealand’s blockc

October 13, 2023