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New Zealand needs a national strategy for AI

New Zealand has an opportunity to create AI that not only solves big problems at home, but that can also be seen as technology that is good for the world, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. Commerce and consumer affairs minister David Clark will be opening the Aotearo

May 3, 2021

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NZTech Inform - celebrating innovation in May

I have just heard that the annual Hi-Tech Awards has completely sold out and there is now a waiting list to attend.  At the end of Techweek2021, over 1,200 smartly dressed movers and shakers will attend the red carpet gala dinner and awards ceremony on 28 May.  This year’s event is even

May 3, 2021

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Female fintech leaders: critical to a thriving NZ economy

Over the past few years, a strong financial technology ecosystem has evolved in New Zealand with hundreds of  new fintech companies. Fintech has also emerged as a high-tech sector where women are taking management positions, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. “There are some a

April 30, 2021

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Technology shaping the future of NZ productivity

Tāmaki Makaurau - Technology is shaping the future of agriculture which will help inject a massive impetus into the New Zealand economy, AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell says. It’s a double impact, with exports of agricultural technologies growing and many of those same technolo

April 30, 2021

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AI a key driver in health, wellbeing and the Kiwi economy

The covid pandemic has shown all New Zealanders just how important AI is to health, wellbeing and the economy but there is a long way to go, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. This will be central to discussions at the Aotearoa AI summit in Auckland on May 12, he says. “Aotearoa sho

April 30, 2021

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NZTech Inform – connect and collaborate

It’s only one month until Techweek2021!     There are over 200 events listed and new events are being added to the programme regularly.  There’s so much to choose from and something for everyone; agritech, AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, data-drive

April 27, 2021

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Kiwi on the top 30 under 30 Asia list – Forbes magazine

Otautahi - A leading young New Zealand tech businesswoman has been named in the Forbes magazine 30 under 30 Asia list. Forbes released the list yesterday and GirlBoss New Zealand chief executive Alexia Hilbertidou 30 is on the list which started with 2500 nominations. Criteria for making

April 21, 2021

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New pilot encourages digital tech pathways

Today, we proudly announce a brand new pilot, showcasing tech careers for the next generation. The Ministry of Education and NZTech have partnered to host Tech21, to inspire ākonga (learners) into technology careers.   The Tech21 Summit on 24 May at the Vodafone Events

April 19, 2021

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New pilot a step into digital tech careers

Tāmaki Makaurau – NZTech is launching Tech21, a programme of activity and events in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to help inspire young ākonga (learners) into tech careers. Graeme Muller, the NZTech chief executive, says recent research published in their digita

April 19, 2021