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AkoTech | Director Peter Duncan | Inspiring and empowering the next generation of technology and STEM professionals.

AkoTech, formerly known as Codecamp, has just announced the release of the beta version of its learning platform, which teaches children and teachers how to code with virtual robotics. The company's new immersive, AI, and gamified coding platform offers interactive lessons designed to simulate real

March 29, 2023

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Responsible AI in Space Survey

In collaboration with SmartSat CRC, EY and CSIRO Data61, Swinburne University of Technology researchers are investigating the practices and experiences of professionals in the space industry in developing and interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The project aims to engage with

March 29, 2023

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Location technology needs to be part of a greater whole

The technological revolution continues to amaze. Whether trying ChatGPT for the first time, delving into the world of crypto currencies, or tracking your daily activities via a smart watch. Technology has become more accessible than it has ever been. Location technology is no different. Free o

March 27, 2023

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BlockchainNZ Pod E15 with Steve Vallas on Aligning Blockchain Incentives in Asia Pacific

Steve came to Auckland to meet with industry discussing aligning incentives and shared interests between Australia and New Zealand. In this conversation we touch on the scam narrative within crypto, how it has affected the nft space, and crytpo marketing, and of course regulation and where we're at

March 27, 2023

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NZTech Inform – Kiwi success stories

Kia Ora, Last week, I was in Wellington for our inaugural Life Sciences Summit celebrating biotech for a better tomorrow. From climate change, alternative proteins, precision foods, carbon recycling, gene editing and synthetic biology, we covered it all! Personal highlights included, h

March 27, 2023

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FinTechNZ – Reliving the high!

Last month, more than 350 of the brightest minds in our sector came together for the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata to share insights and build understanding, capability and sector capacity. It was a massive day of networking, robust discussions and challenging ideas.   Thank you to e

March 27, 2023

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Prioritising digital identity as part of your cybersecurity strategy | March Newsletter

Kia ora e te whānauThe importance of prioritising digital identity as part of your cybersecurity strategy.I was recently inspired to think about how identity is perceived and used after listening to Eminem’s rap song, “The Way I Am” specifically the chorus “And I am whatever you say I am,

March 22, 2023

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Q&A with Shane Brunette, CEO of CryptoTaxCalculator

Crypto or blockchain? Crypto  Tell us about your organisation in 20 words or less CryptoTaxCalculator was built for crypto natives to accurately calculate the tax obligations on their complex DeFi and NFT trading activity. What's your blockchain origin story? I began my career i

March 22, 2023

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Creating APAC as the hub of web3 innovation

On 28 February, many of the BlockchainNZ team attended the FinTech Hui Taumata, hosted by FinTechNZ, our sister association under the NZTech Group. It was a pleasure to moderate a fireside chat with Sorel Carr, BCNZ executive council member and head of fintech business at BNZ, and&nb

March 22, 2023