Industry News

Kiwi entrepreneurs to cash in on SEAsian markets

The Kiwi Connection Tech Hub is working with NZ businesses, industry and government across multiple initiatives to support 100 Kiwi entrepreneurs, managers and executives to visit major South East Asia markets this year to increase exports, access investment capital and tap into the talent pool that

April 3, 2017

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UK visit opens doors to global fintech trade

The new national umbrella organisation FinTechNZ has opened the doors for hundreds of Kiwi businesses seeking to trade with United Kingdom companies. FinTechNZ lead Mitchell Pham says a visit to Auckland by a UK fintech delegation has paved the way for increases in financial innovation and techno

March 28, 2017

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Newsletters

NZTech Update - Trade Agenda 2030, FinTech, IoT and more

Hi Readers On Friday, the Prime Minister announced increased focus on international trade and released the government’s Trade Agenda for the next 10 years. It was great to see the tech sector and digital exports highlighted as areas of focus to help improve New Zealand’s export diversification.

March 27, 2017

Industry News

Infographics: global fintech landscape

Want to see the global fintech landscape summed up in an easy on the eye and effortless to digest infographics? You have come to the right place – this excellent infographics has it all, from the hottest start-ups today and those to watch in 2016 to the most supportive countries and governments

March 23, 2017

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Media Releases

NZTech backs cyber security stance

NZTech today backed the Government’s continued focus on the New Zealand cyber security strategy and action plan as rogue cyber attacks continue to plague nations and businesses worldwide. New Zealand is not exempt to major security risks which could impinge on the economy and livelihood as a na

March 23, 2017

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Trade Agenda report heartening, tech leader says

The government’s future trade agenda is heartening and provides exciting export growth, a New Zealand tech sector leader says. NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says the tech sector is a proponent of free trade and to sustain New Zealand’s prosperity the country must continue to grow its e

March 23, 2017

Industry News

Research underway on the impact of IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) will soon become critical to helping New Zealand raise its productivity and prosperity, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. Much of the current hype around IoT has been derived from consumer IoT such as fitness trackers and intelligent fridges. The real value t

March 19, 2017

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NZTech Update - Techweek kick-off, IoT research and skills shortage

Hi Readers It has been a busy week for the entire NZTech team, starting last Monday with the Techweek kick-off for event hosts in Auckland. With around 200 events scheduled across New Zealand during Techweek, it is essential they run smoothly. On Tuesday morning we caught up with the GCIO team in

March 19, 2017

Industry News

'Pushing the barriers with fintech,' Kendall Flutey, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Banqer

"The establishment of both a national body, and a sector Accelerator in the same year adds a layer of structure to what was a healthy but fragmented fintech sector in New Zealand. More than anything the collective voice will be what sees fintech continuing its high growth rate in New Zealand..."

March 14, 2017

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