Connect, Inspire and Celebrate Women in Tech

16 September 2025

Spring has arrived with longer days and some glorious sunshine. It’s our most changeable season - beautiful one day, wild the next - and in a way that feels like life right now too.

Empowering our digital future

15 September 2025

Last week, alongside Hon Simon Watts, Minister for Energy and Climate Change, we proudly launched our latest landmark report: Empowering Aotearoa New Zealand's Digital Future - Our National Data Centre Infrastructure.

How do data centres power our everyday lives?

15 September 2025

Have you ever wondered what keeps your favourite apps running, your online banking working, or your video calls crystal clear? The answer is simple but powerful: data centres.

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 "Open borders and tech talent"

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 "Open borders and tech talent"

Newsletters, NZTech News

Open borders and tech talent

Just before the summer holidays we were able to announce the Government had agreed to create 600 border exceptions for tech workers. Since then we have been working with IT Professionals, Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to establish the process

February 8, 2022

Events, NZTech News

NZTech Events Update

With New Zealand currently in the red level of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, there are changes to several upcoming Tech Alliance events. Connect Event: The Australian InsurTech Landscape - opportunities for NZ in 2022This Connect Event on 9 February discussing the factors influencing Au

February 4, 2022

Industry News

Empowering farmers with data

AgriTechNZ member Trev is empowering farmers to have better control of their data with the launch of an application programming interface (API). The new API, puts operational data directly in the hands of the farmer. “APIs certainly aren’t new to the ag sector however we do believe thi

January 19, 2022

Media Releases

Cyber security professionals in high demand

Cyber security professionals are in high demand globally and New Zealand companies are struggling to find people with the right skills. NZTech wants to reduce the cybersecurity workforce gap through training, upskilling and bringing in overseas experts through new immigration windows. Cyber-a

January 12, 2022

Industry News

Border Class Exception for 600 Specialist Tech Workers

BACKGROUND On Monday 13th December the Government announced it is releasing 600 Border Class Exceptions for Specialist Tech Workers. NZTech has been working with MBIE, NZTE, Callaghan Innovation and IT Professionals as part of the Digital Technology Industry Transformation Plan (DITP) to

December 21, 2021

#Skills and talent

Media Releases

Entrepreneur taking South Auckland storytelling tech to Dubai

An award-winning wahine tech CEO whose new game animates South Auckland historical stories has been chosen as one of just two edutech businesses to represent Aotearoa at January’s World Expo in Dubai. Amber Taylor is CEO of ARA Journeys, which is about to launch Tuwhiri, an augmente

December 17, 2021

Industry News

Metaverse, the next big digital thing

The Metaverse is a bit of a mystery at the moment. But if the internet is two-dimensional, text and images on flat screens, then think of the metaverse as three-dimensional and multi-sensory, including touch. Most agree the Metaverse represents a shared experience often in a connected

December 17, 2021

Industry News, NZTech News

LocationTech vs. the Metaverse

The Metaverse is a bit of a mystery at the moment. Asking what it is is a bit like asking Tim Berners-Lee what the future of the internet was after he invented the world wide web in 1989. Even so, most can agree that the Metaverse represents a shared experience often in a connected 3D virtual envir

December 16, 2021

Industry News

Stats NZ's Long-term Insights Briefing for 2021: Consultation

Stats NZ is seeking feedback on the proposed topic of its Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) for 2021. Long-term Insights Briefings Long-term Insights Briefings (LTIB) form part of the stewardship role of public service agencies and provide a platform for identifying and exploring the iss

December 15, 2021