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 "AgriTechNZ News: the age of agritech!"

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 "AgriTechNZ News: the age of agritech!"

Newsletters

AgriTechNZ News: the age of agritech!

Spring growth echoes industry growth As spring growth continues, it’s great to also see signs of growth for our industry too. New product launches, industry recognition and the ability to get out into the world are all very welcome growth dynamics. We’re looking forward to next month�

October 27, 2022

Media Releases

Leveraging data for environmental initiatives

AgriTechNZ and Rezare Systems are working with the Ministry for Primary Industries on a project that aims to align the way we describe and identify data elements, so that farmers and their ecosystem can participate in a range of industry initiatives without reinventing the wheel for each initiative

October 27, 2022

Industry News

Taking our edtech to the world

Last week EdTechNZ member Amy App’s CEO Raphael Nolden joined the Hon. Chris Hipkins on a delegation to Asia to promote our education sector. “It is an absolute honour to be representing New Zealand on this delegation with the Minister of Education Chris Hipkins in Korea. It's time to take K

October 26, 2022

Industry News, Media Releases

Kai’s Education Joins the National Computer Science for ALL Announcement

New Zealand, Kai’s Education Joins the National Computer Science for ALL Announcement in the Sixth Year of CS Education CommitmentsTogether with CSforALL and 136 organizations, Kai’s Education Announces their Commitment to Drive Action in the Computer Science Education Space. Memphis, TN, Th

October 25, 2022

Newsletters

Become world leading, through AI activation

Tēnā tātou katoa, Celebrating Taranaki Who knew a Tuesday evening in New Plymouth would be so fruitful? In May 2022 we released our AI for Environment Report, which is essentially a stock take of AI being used primarily for environmental purposes in NZ. The research pointed to two

October 25, 2022

Media Releases

NZ IoT Alliance and BlockchainNZ Ledger of Things Whitepaper - Volume 1

The Executive Councils of the New Zealand IoT Alliance and BlockchainNZ have identified organisational synergies that could deliver significant societal and commercial benefits. Significant efficiency gains and security improvements can be achieved by leveraging blockchain's decentralised

October 19, 2022

Media Releases

Digital adoption crucial for the NZ economy

Digital adoption across sectors of the New Zealand economy have never been so crucial, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. In the primary sector digital adoption is highest in business management tools and lowest in areas such as water and effluent management, he says. “However, as e

October 19, 2022

NZTech News

Policy and Technology - striving for a perfect match with better outcomes

Kia ora e te whānauAs signalled in last month’s newsletter, DINZ’s submission to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s consultation paper on Biometrics did proceed to plan, and we were grateful to receive OPC’s thanks and acknowledgement of the work put in by our spe

October 19, 2022

Newsletters

BlockchainNZ: Our Journey in 2022 and what’s next

Last month we held the BlockchainNZ Annual Meeting, where myself, and our Council Chair, Bryan Ventura, presented on the progress we’ve made over the last 12 months, what our strategic vision and core activities will be in 2023, and introduced our new council members. A quick recap of o

October 18, 2022