✨Techweek25 is here! ✨

19 May 2025

I’m thrilled to see more than 230 events taking place across Aotearoa over the next seven days. They’re all designed to inspire, upskill, and showcase the incredible depth and diversity of our tech sector.

APEC Representation, Techweek Events & ShadowTech25 | May Newsletter

15 May 2025

We’re offering girls in years 9-11 an opportunity to discover the world of tech and explore tech career pathways. We’re showcasing real roles, because we know there’s a tech job to suit everyone. Matched with local tech companies, students will gain hands-on experiences to imagine their future career.

Breaking Barriers: Advancing Women’s Leadership in High-Skill Digital Services

15 May 2025

TechWomen Co-Chair, Samar Alrayyes, was honoured to be invited and participate in APEC 2025 SOM2 at Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, last week. This is a very important activity as TechWomen aims to help form a better future with women having a seat at the table and empowered to have an equitable career and participation.

NZTech Inform: Techweek25 is next week!

12 May 2025

We are on the final countdown to Techweek25 and we can’t wait to see you throughout the country next week

Free webinars: Privacy experts share knowledge

08 May 2025

We’re supporting Privacy Week 2025 (12-16 May), where the Office of the Privacy Commissioner is hosting 22 free webinars to educate and raise awareness about privacy.

Our Strategic Focus for 2025

29 April 2025

The future of education and the technology that enables it isn’t something we watch unfold from the sidelines. It’s something we shape together.

Autumn Updates

29 April 2025

Welcome to Autumn! The clocks have recently turned back and the days have slowly become a bit shorter, but that doesn’t mean IoT has stopped accelerating.

Moving Forward Together

29 April 2025

Welcome to the April edition of the DINZ newsletter. As we navigate this period of transition, our commitment to advancing digital trust in Aotearoa remains unwavering. This month brings exciting updates on upcoming events, new members, and important industry developments.

NZTech Inform: Building Aotearoa’s digital future

28 April 2025

Kia ora, Globally, data centres are expanding at a remarkable pace. Already valued at over US$243 billion, the data centre market is projected to more than double to over $584 billion … Continue reading "Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter"

NZTech Inform: Our digital skills landscape

14 April 2025

As Aotearoa’s digital economy grows, so too does the need for a skilled, resilient workforce. We’re collaborating with the Toi Mai Workforce Development Council as we begin work on the 4th edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa.

Kai’s Education Secures Local Investment to Accelerate U.S. Expansion, Championing Inclusive EdTech Solutions

08 April 2025

New Zealand innovators leverage Kiwi investor confidence to bring Universal Design Learning (UDL) to American classrooms.

NZTech Inform: Aotearoa New Zealand's tech trade in focus!

07 April 2025

Trade has quickly risen to the top of the agenda, as global tensions escalate following President Trump’s latest tariff announcements. Last week, we joined the creative sector to brief the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) team on the latest in digital trade.

NZTech Inform: From gene-editing to super bananas!

24 March 2025

Kia ora, This week, industry, Government and cybersecurity experts are sharing insights at our 2025 National Cyber Security Summit. With cyber threats continuing to rise, protecting our businesses, data and digital … Continue reading "Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter"

Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!

18 March 2025

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Reflecting on our journey from 2017—when NZBIO faced financial challenges and joined the NZTech Group—to today is truly remarkable. Four years of … Continue reading "Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter"

NZTech Inform: Championing our science sector

17 March 2025

Kia ora, Aotearoa New Zealand’s biotechnology sector is a hidden gem within our tech landscape. Globally, biotech is on track to exceed $500 billion this year and is estimated to … Continue reading "Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter"

Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready

17 March 2025

New Zealand’s economy took a major hit in 2024, experiencing the largest GDP contraction among developed countries, according to HSBC. This downturn was largely driven by interest rate hikes aimed … Continue reading "Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter"

NZTech Inform: Fintech momentum

10 March 2025

Kia ora, With Minister Bayly’s recent resignation and Minister Simpson stepping into the Commerce portfolio we hope the momentum for fintech and blockchain growth continues. Two weeks ago, the FMA’s regulatory sandbox application window … Continue reading "Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter"

Teacher’s Voice | Kicking Off 2025 with AI in Education

25 February 2025

What an incredible way to launch the new academic year! The AI in Education Conference series took place in the last week of January, reaching over 900 educators and school leaders from Hamilton, and Kāhui Ako and Principal Associations in Taupō, Nelson, and Wellington.

Newsletters

Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter

Following our recent annual meeting I’d like to warmly welcome our newly elected Executive Council. Congratulations also to Dr Karaitiana Taiuru for contributing a Te Ao Māori AI Ethics perspective to the global conversation on AI governance. His chapter, AI Regulation from Indigen

November 26, 2024

NZTech News

Spotlighting space tech

Kia ora, Technology is increasingly vital to shaping Aotearoa New Zealand’s future. From digital technologies driving productivity and creative industries like game development boosting exports to biotechnologies improving healthcare and hi-tech manufacturing leading innovation, New Zeal

November 25, 2024

Industry News

Gen AI guardrails made simple!

A new generative AI (Gen AI) e-Learning module designed to help organisations use AI tools responsibly has been launched by our member, Simply Privacy. Gen AI offers numerous opportunities to innovate and provide services more efficiently, but it also has its limitations and creates risk w

November 22, 2024

Media Releases

Shaping Global AI Safety

The AI Forum New Zealand is proud to have been one of only 80 organisations globally who were invited to contribute to the landmark report, International Scientific Report on the Safety of Advanced AI 2025. Following the publication of the Interim Report, the final version will be presented at the

November 22, 2024