Driving IoT Growth: People, Innovation, Impact

12 September 2025

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Council members: Mohammed Hassanien (Spark) and Peter Lambrechtsen (Middleware). We’re excited to see the perspectives and expertise they bring as the Alliance continues to champion IoT innovation and adoption across Aotearoa.

Landmark report reveals data centres as engines of NZ’s digital future

11 September 2025

Minister for Energy and Climate Change Hon Simon Watts to launch a new study on New Zealand’s data centre infrastructure. The new research shows the sector underpins $93 billion in economic activity and positions New Zealand as global leader in sustainable digital infrastructure.

Annual Meeting & Executive Council Elections 2025

11 September 2025

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon and that means election season is now upon us!

Powering our everyday lives

08 September 2025

Data centres have quietly become the backbone of our digital economy, but their full impact has never been properly quantified, until now.

Tech Exports Surge to $11.4b as Sector Powers NZ Economy

05 September 2025

New Zealand’s technology sector cemented its place as the country’s third-largest export earner in 2024, with goods and services worth $11.4 billion heading offshore — behind only dairy and tourism … Continue reading "The collaborative nature of IoT"

Welcome to the First Edition of the AI Governance Working Group Monthly Digest!

03 September 2025

In the July-August digest, we share highlights from our working group, along with relevant events or learning opportunities, and curated resources — all aimed at keeping our community connected and informed on the evolving landscape of AI governance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

AI in Action: How NZ is gaining real wins

01 September 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving from hype to real impact in Aotearoa. From automating routine processes to enhancing decision-making, AI is now embedded in our everyday work.

NZ IoT: Change is Coming

29 August 2025

This month, I’m spotlighting two major developments that may impact New Zealand IoT device manufacturers and users.

Don't Blink - BioTechNZ is Moving Fast!

28 August 2025

I feel like my feet aren't even touching the ground — I’m so proud of what the BioTechNZ team and our ambassadors are achieving! My dream was to see New Zealand back on the global stage, and we are absolutely knocking it out of the park.

Connection by connection, we can grow together

27 August 2025

When the white smoke starts billowing from NZTech’s chimney, it signifies that a new Executive Director has been elected by the EdTechNZ Executive Council.

eTV - WINNING THE HEARTS & MINDS OF STUDENTS WITH POWERFUL VIDEO LEARNING

26 August 2025

For New Zealand educators seeking to enhance their teaching practice while saving valuable time, eTV emerges as an indispensable classroom ally.

Network for Learning delivers boost in school digital infrastructure with nearly a third of Managed Network Upgrades now completed

26 August 2025

The Network for Learning (N4L) is announcing a significant milestone in the rollout of its Managed Network Upgrade, with nearly a third of all schools and kura across Aotearoa New Zealand now having access to next-generation internet infrastructure.

Why education cannot be left behind in New Zealand's AI Journey

26 August 2025

New Zealand has finally released its first national AI Strategy making us the last OECD country to do so. It’s a welcome step for productivity and competitiveness. But one glaring omission stands out: the Education Sector.

EdTech in the Spotlight: Coactive Education – Weaving Identity, Culture and Curriculum Together

26 August 2025

In this August edition of EdTech in the Spotlight, we’re proud to feature Coactive Education — a purpose-driven, Aotearoa-based EdTech company that is transforming how storytelling, literacy, and cultural identity come together in teaching and learning.

Annual Meeting & Executive Council Elections 2025

25 August 2025

We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for the Education Technology Association of New Zealand Executive Council.

NZTech Group Releases 2025 Annual Impact Report

21 August 2025

NZTech Group is proud to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Impact Report. The report highlights the resilience of New Zealand’s tech sector, which continues to grow despite global and domestic challenges.

NZTech Inform: Introducing your new NZTech Board

18 August 2025

What a week for Aotearoa’s tech community! From inspiring young women during ShadowTech25 to industry-defining conversations on digital trust, we’re proud to see our members leading the way, together.

NZ IoT Alliance Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2025

11 August 2025

There is now an opportunity to put yourself forward or nominate someone else for a role on the IoT Alliance Executive Council.

NZTech Inform: Building a digital future we can trust

11 August 2025

Last week, ShadowTech25 gave hundreds of girls across Aotearoa the chance to visit leading tech workplaces. Check out the highlights in Waikato and Wellington, and with ShadowTech continuing this week, even more students will be exploring the possibilities of a tech career.

Network for Learning delivers boost in school digital infrastructure with nearly a third of Managed Network Upgrades now completed

07 August 2025

Empowering the next generation

04 August 2025

It’s an inspiring time for our tech community as ShadowTech25 kicks off across Aotearoa. Over the next two weeks, more than 1,200 secondary school girls will step into the world of tech, experiencing first-hand what a career in our industry looks like.

NZTech Inform: Aotearoa's first AI strategy

14 July 2025

Kia ora, Last week marked a significant milestone for New Zealand’s technology sector: Hon Shane Reti launched the nation’s first AI Strategy. For the first time, we have a clear signal … Continue reading "The collaborative nature of IoT"

Newsletters

The collaborative nature of IoT

Last month our executive council chair, Kriv Naicker, and executive director, Alison Mackie, hosted our annual general meeting. We presented on the previous 12 months, our strategic vision, core activities for 2022-2023, welcomed the new executive council, and said some farewells. Some of our no

November 3, 2022

Newsletters

Reflecting on the year that’s been and planning for the future

Last week we hosted our Annual Meeting where our co-chair, Shane Kerr, and deputy chair, Alana Pellow presented to our membership base a review of the journey our EdTech community has had over the last 12 months, our strategy moving forward, and announced our new executive council and said some far

November 1, 2022

Industry News, Media Releases

AI for the Kiwi and global environment

Aotearoa’s native environment can hugely benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) in a fast changing climate world, AIForumNZ executive director Madeline Newman says. AI applications can help design more energy-efficient buildings, improve power storage and optimise renewable energy

November 1, 2022

Industry News, Media Releases

AI in healthcare, NZ leading the world

AI is on the verge of making massive changes in New Zealand’s public health system which has been facing structural resourcing issues in the last two years, exacerbated by the covid pandemic. The AI Forum NZ says pervasive nurse and doctor shortages means Aotearoa needs to find new ways to spe

October 31, 2022

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform – Changing of the guard

Creating collective impact across our ecosystem Kia ora, Last week, after six incredible years of dedicated unpaid service, NZTech’s Chair, Mitchell Pham, passed the baton to the next generation. Mitchell has worked tirelessly with the NZTech management team and the NZTec

October 31, 2022

Media Releases

2022 Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50

The Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50 is HolonIQ's annual list of the most promising EdTech startups from Australia and New Zealand. The Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50 is focused on identifying young, fast growing and innovative learning, teaching and up-skilling startups in A

October 31, 2022

Media Releases

Robotics Plus unveils autonomous modular vehicle to alleviate agriculture labour shortages

Multi-use, modular platform Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) automates tree and vine crop tasks, starting with intelligent spraying FRESNO, Calif., and TAURANGA, NZ – Robotics Plus, a New Zealand-based agritech company, today launched its autonomous multi-use, modular vehicle platform for agricul

October 28, 2022

NZTech News

FinTechNZ – from insight to impact!

We’re taking fintech from Aotearoa to the world We have just launched the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2023 schedule and you can now register to attend. This month we also explore investment trends, thoughts on partnering, working group updates and the Singapore Fintech Festival. Plus

October 28, 2022

Industry News

Bringing the freedom of crypto to Kiwis!

The newly launched Binance New Zealand aims to provide a robust platform for Kiwis to trade and build their portfolios. It caters to traders, investors and those interested in the future of Web3. To help demystify cryptocurrency, Binance has teamed up with Robett Hollis for weekly Crypto Convos.

October 28, 2022