Media Releases

Financial tech becoming increasingly important for NZ

Following recent research released by FinTechNZ showing how open finance and fintech could improve digital equity and financial wellbeing for Kiwis, a new piece of research reinforces the economic opportunity for New Zealand as the fintech sector grows at a rapid pace. A new TIN report released

April 6, 2022

Industry News

Powered by Place: sharing our stories

How does our connection to the land inspire our thinking? Discover the Kiwis taking on the world in the first of our brand new Powered by Place story series.  Meet Greentech Robotics’ Don Sandbrook, AgriSea’s Clare Bradley and FlipFarm’s Aaron Pannell who share their close connection

April 4, 2022

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform - connecting for a better tomorrow

It’s that time of the year again! Our annual national festival celebrating tech is only six weeks away. Techweek22 showcases tech creativity, innovations and opportunities throughout Aotearoa. There’s something for everyone, including interactive family friendly events to sector

April 4, 2022

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform - digital free days

During the past year, as digital transformation continues, we have focused on the digital skills needed by the tech sector and other parts of the economy. These are the skills needed to create using digital technologies and the largest workstream in the Digital Technologies Industry Trans

March 28, 2022

Media Releases

Open finance to benefit NZ consumers – new report

Open finance is tipped to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to a new Aotearoa fintech research report. FinTechNZ executive director Jason Roberts says the huge opportunities for Kiwi businesses and consumers can’t be ignored; with open finance set

March 28, 2022

Media Releases

No surprise a million Kiwi workers need more digital skills

It’s not that surprising to see New Zealand needs to upskill a million Kiwi workers with better digital skills, as covid has accelerated the drive to digital for most businesses in New Zealand and around the world, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launch

March 23, 2022

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech Inform - increasing domestic skills

For the majority of members I meet, skills shortages continue to be their primary focus. This requires a continual drive to increase domestic skills as well as improving access to international talent. Last week on RNZ I highlighted the value of investments being made by firms like AWS, M

March 21, 2022

Newsletters, NZTech News

The rise of cleantech

There is an increasing interest in the role of tech in climate change and environmental sustainability. Callaghan Innovation recently reported a major increase in new funds and investment opportunities for cleantech innovators and an increasing number of developments in the New Zeala

March 14, 2022

Industry News

Future proof your career

Special offer for Tech Alliance members only. In Media Design School’s online Digital Transformation programme, industry leaders are future-proofing their careers by exploring the transformative and technological forces shaping business growth, and ways to use them for the long-term success of

March 14, 2022