FinTechNZ Executive Council Elections 2024

13 September 2024

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon meaning election season is now upon us! This is your opportunity to help shape the future of FintechNZ. FinTechNZ was established to contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand through technology and innovation. FinTechNZ brings together a national community of … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Driving productivity gains

09 September 2024

Kia ora, Last week, we met with the Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis, to highlight our latest New Zealand Tech Metrics and reinforce the importance of tech for Aotearoa’s future. We showed how every new tech job creates 4.8 new additional jobs in the economy, and every 4% growth of the tech sector generates $2.7b in GDP … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Shape the future of AI in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

05 September 2024

The AI Forum is delighted to announce the establishment of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Working Group. The AEC sector is a vital part of New Zealand’s economy, contributing over $17.6 billion or 6.3% of GDP. However, like many industries, it faces challenges including productivity and preparing infrastructure for climate change. This is where … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Spring into innovation | September 2024 News

03 September 2024

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director During the last month there has been plenty of discussion in the media regarding gene technologies – should our companies and researchers have access to technology the rest of the world currently has access to? Special thanks to Dr Revel Drummond, Plant and Food Research and Dr … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Unlocking AI’s potential

03 September 2024

Kia ora, We’re looking forward to tomorrow’s launch of the AI Forum’s report, AI in Action: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on New Zealand’s Productivity. The findings highlight AI’s transformative role, showcasing high adoption rates, significant boosts in worker efficiency, minimal job displacement and the emergence of new career opportunities. The research will continue … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Life Sciences Summit Returns for 2025!

02 September 2024

We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential. 18-19 March, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here to pop it in your calendar now. The NZ government’s decision to set up a biotech regulator will prove a major boost for industries using … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Championing edtech, startups and new members | August News

28 August 2024

Firstly, a massive congratulations to Shanon O'Connor and Tōnui Collab for winning the Community Tech Champions Award at last week’s CIO Awards!

Annual Meeting & Executive Council Elections 2024

26 August 2024

Kia ora, We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for the Education Technology Association of New Zealand Executive Council. Education is the foundation on which all of New Zealand will prosper and grow. The Education Technology Association of New Zealand (EdTechNZ) is the voice of EdTech in New Zealand, supporting the … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Celebrating edtech

26 August 2024

Kia ora, The highlight of last week was presenting Shanon O’Connor of Tōnui Collab with the 2024 Community Tech Champions Award at the CIO Summit Awards. Tōnui Collab, an EdTechNZ member, is a specialist STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Mātauranga Māori) education partner. They are committed to digital equity and strengthening the opportunities for taitamariki to contribute in meaningful ways … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Sustainability - Insights, strategies and future events

22 August 2024

Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. AI Hackathon winners pitching at Aotearoa AI Summit We were stoked to see the AI Hackathon this year focus on solving real-world problems, from protecting water resources, fighting climate change, reducing pollution, managing land use, preserving biodiversity to improving how we … Continue reading "Safer Online Services and Media Platforms"

Safer Online Services and Media Platforms

NZTech welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Safer Online Services and MediaPlatforms discussion document (Discussion Document) and supports the Government’songoing efforts to foster a safe internet environment for consumers. Our submission focuses on what we consider to be key elements of the proposedframework. These include proposals for regulating content, determining services inscope of the … Continue reading

31 August 2023

Digital Identity in Aotearoa: Identity and Trust in an Increasingly Digital New Zealand

Digital Identity New Zealand is proud to present Digital Identity in Aotearoa: Identity and Trust in an Increasingly Digital New Zealand, the first of its kind research report looking into the current state of digital identity in Aotearoa and what the future holds. This report compiles our annual attitudinal research that aims to detect trends … Continue reading

02 February 2023

Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill

Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) appreciates the opportunity to make a submission to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee on the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill (the Bill). This submission is the result of a collaborative working-group effort between DINZ members and the subject matter expertise of DINZ’s Executive Council Members. We appreciate … Continue reading

02 December 2021