Power in partnerships: Netsafety Week 2025

28 July 2025

This Netsafety Week, I’d like to recognise the vital work happening across our sector to make digital spaces safer for everyone in Aotearoa.

BioTechNZ Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2025

24 July 2025

We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for BioTechNZ’s Executive Council.

Netsafety Week 2025 : Building a safer digital future for Aotearoa

23 July 2025

As digital technology becomes an even greater part of everyday life, creating a safe online environment is more critical than ever. Netsafety Week 2025 is a timely reminder that online safety is a shared responsibility, one that requires collaboration across the tech sector, government, educators and the wider community.

Big Wins, Bold Moves: NZ's IoT Sector is Thriving

23 July 2025

Welcome to our July Newsletter! There’s been so much action in the IoT space over the past few weeks, we’re truly spoilt for things to celebrate.

NZTech Inform: Building digital trust for a stronger Aotearoa

21 July 2025

As we continue to navigate rapid digital transformation, one thing is becoming incredibly clear - trust is now the cornerstone of our digital future.

Don’t just use GenAI; struggle with it!

15 July 2025

GenAI is unsettling the routines of education. It is not just changing what students produce, but also how learning unfolds and how teachers define their roles.

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 that our Government recognises artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful lever to boost productivity and strengthen New Zealand’s competitive edge. The announcement is the result of years … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Canterbury tech, AV’s, AI and more!"

Global Conversations to Homegrown Networking: BioTechNZ in Action

11 July 2025

Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director We are all acutely aware of how tough things are, but the biotech sector never ceases to amaze me. There is so much going on, and we just keep punching above our weight. Over the past month, we saw BioTechNZ and its members taking us … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Canterbury tech, AV’s, AI and more!"

Mid-Winter Momentum: Mentoring Circles, ShadowTech & More!

11 July 2025

Kia ora, We’re already over halfway through 2025. I would love to say we are gliding effortlessly and gently into mid-winter hibernation mode, ready to resurface in October for Spring. But wow, this year has been chaotic! From news and disruption across the world and closer to home, our nervous systems are taking a ride … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Canterbury tech, AV’s, AI and more!"

Newsletters

NZTech Update - Canterbury tech, AV's, AI and more!

Hi Readers Last week, I enjoyed a brisk South Island day in Christchurch catching up with the local Canterbury Tech team about Techweek and the upcoming Canterbury Tech Summit. The summit has a stellar line up of local and international speakers delving into strategy and leadership, AI, Bitcoin and

August 7, 2017

Events, NZTech News

We're hiring! Techweek'18 Festival Manager wanted

We’re looking for an experienced events manager to work with our team to deliver a high quality, engaging and internationally relevant, Techweek Festival of Events. Overview Following the success of the nationwide Techweek’17 event, we’re now planning for an even bigger and better Techweek fes

August 6, 2017

#Techweek

Media Releases, NZTech News

NZ not alone in struggling to attract tech women

New Zealand is not alone in attracting and retaining women in tech, a leading tech specialist says. Andrea Hancox, NZTech’s national director of government relations, says the whole world faces the issue of attracting and retaining women in tech and introducing tech to young women as a choice of

August 3, 2017

#Women in Technology

Media Releases

Breaking stereotypes essential to inspire girls into tech

This morning on TVNZ’s Breakfast show, NZTech’s Andrea Hancox discussed busting tech stereotypes. Watch the interview here. Recently, the Ministry of Women released a guide Decoding Diversity targeted at attracting and retaining girls and women in tech education. It includes useful

August 3, 2017

#Women in Technology

Industry News

FinTechNZ News Update

A big thank you to those who attended our recent FinTechNZ Connect event series in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. If you missed our winter event series, read the highlights and key learnings here. These events are successful because of you! A key to our success is the opportunity for memb

August 1, 2017

#Fintech