NZTech Inform – solving the big challenges!

20 March 2023

It’s great to be enjoying so many in person activities again. Across the NZTech Group we run a number of events to provide our members with opportunities to connect, learn, share and advance policy discussions. At this time of the year it begins to get busy but it’s lots of fun to catch up with so many people.

The rush is on to use ChatGPT - but what could it mean for our jobs?

16 March 2023

AI Forum executive director Madeline Newman joined Frances Valentine, founder of AcademyEX – which runs The Mind Lab and Tech futures Lab, for a chat about ChatGPT and what it could mean for our jobs with Kathryn Ryan on RNZ’s Nine To Noon programme.

Highlights from the Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona

16 March 2023

Kia ora, IoT continued to drive interesting discussions at the recent Mobile World Congress 2023 event in Barcelona. Three key themes were identified: Evolving from Mobile IoT to Massive IoT to build sustainable long-term solutions for customersSustainable and secure large scale IoT solutions in the energy and environment sectorEmerging innovation enabling better global coverage and value for customers. A … Continue reading "NZTech Submission on the Civil Aviation Bill"

NZTech Inform – cyber crime focus

13 March 2023

This week’s highlight is our Cyber Security Summit in Wellington. Cyber crime remains a significant risk to organisations, big and small.

Life sciences crucial for the future of NZ’s post-covid economy

13 March 2023

Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to solving the Aotearoa’s and the world's problems, in such a fast changing world.

Take a moment to breathe

08 March 2023

In this issue Insights from the Executive Director Life Sciences Summit News and events Insights from the Executive Director It’s been a very tough month for many of our BioTechNZ members and communities impacted by the recent devastating weather events in Aotearoa. My thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected and I acknowledge … Continue reading "NZTech Submission on the Civil Aviation Bill"

BlockchainNZ Pod E14 with Paul Salisbury on Crypto Estate Planning

08 March 2023

Paul Salisbury has been around the crypto scene in New Zealand for over a decade. He’s been a founding member of BlockchainNZ and BlockchainLabs, and now has a new venture into crypto estate planning with Everlasting to help folks manage their crypto because one day you’re not going to be around to sign a message … Continue reading "NZTech Submission on the Civil Aviation Bill"

NZTech Submission on the Civil Aviation Bill

NZTech thanks the Transport and Infrastructure Committee for the opportunity to submit on the proposed Civil Aviation Bill. This submission is in response to sections in respect to regulations and policy changes for remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft, and airport regulation.

02 December 2021

Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future Submission

NZTech thanks the Ministry for the Environment for the opportunity to submit on discussion document Te hau mārohi ki anamata Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future. We are happy to engage further to discuss our submission in detail and provide further assistance.

25 November 2021

NZTech Electricity Amendment Bill Submission

NZTech is generally supportive of the Amendment Bill which has come from the Electricity PriceReview and seeks to enhance competition and service to consumers. We support theamendments that enhance an efficient market, increase the consumer voice, improveregulations from the consumer perspective, remove ambiguity, and clarify the Authority’spowers.

23 November 2021

FinTechNZ Submission – Towards a Digital Strategy for Aotearoa

FinTechNZ congratulates the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for its leadership inproposing a Digital Strategy for Aoteaora and we thank you for the opportunity tocontribute feedback.

12 November 2021

AI Forum Submission – Towards a Digital Strategy for Aotearoa

The AI Forum is working with the New Zealand Government on establishing an AI Strategy forAotearoa New Zealand within the Digital ITP. AI currently sits within the Mahi Ake (Growth)and should be extracted and sit as a foundation for the Strategy.

12 November 2021

Joint Digital Technology Industry Submission to the Digital Strategy for Aotearoa

In this submission we provide the following information: Background on the Industry Groups party to this submission Provide key areas for consideration (the main body of our submission) Provide answers to the questions requested

11 November 2021

NZTech Submission – Towards a Digital Strategy for Aotearoa

NZTech supports the creation of a Digital Strategy for Aoteaora (the Strategy) and seeks to play an active role in its development and implementation.

11 November 2021

Tech Alliance Software Tax Survey – March 2021

The Inland Revenue is reviewing the policy settings and practices relating to the taxation of software development in order to determine an appropriate tax accounting treatment for income and expenses within the software development sector. NZTech is supporting the Inland Revenue consultation phase by undertaking a survey across a broad range of member organisations that … Continue reading

19 March 2021

NZTech Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bill Submission

Submission to Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bill. NZTech supports the Bill with an amendment upon Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and a lack of legislative enablement for one. Submission prepared by NZTech.

04 February 2021