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 … Continue reading "Supporting Digital Exporters: NZTech Submission on Reducing Trade Barriers"

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 … Continue reading "Supporting Digital Exporters: NZTech Submission on Reducing Trade Barriers"

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. … Continue reading "Supporting Digital Exporters: NZTech Submission on Reducing Trade Barriers"

Supporting Digital Exporters: NZTech Submission on Reducing Trade Barriers

Submission by NZTech to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) NZTech has submitted feedback to MFAT on the proposed Open Plurilateral Arrangement to Resolve Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs), highlighting … Continue reading

02 July 2025

NZTech Submission: Balancing Innovation and Privacy in Biometric Processing

Submission by NZTech to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner NZTech has submitted recommendations on the Draft Biometric Processing Privacy Code, emphasizing the need for balanced regulation that protects privacy … Continue reading

31 March 2025

NZTech Submission: Developing a National Infrastructure Plan

Submission by NZTech to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission NZTech has submitted its recommendations to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, emphasising the critical role digital infrastructure must play in Aotearoa’s National Infrastructure … Continue reading

18 December 2024

Ensuring New Zealand’s Cyber Resilience

NZTech has submitted feedback on the Budapest Convention and Related Matters Legislation Amendment Bill, supporting the Government’s efforts to align with the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. This alignment is crucial … Continue reading

03 December 2024

Breaking Down the Impact of Non-Tariff Barriers on NZ’s Tech Exports

At NZTech, we’re proud to represent over 2,500 members across New Zealand’s fast-growing tech sector. Recently, we submitted insights to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on the challenges … Continue reading

24 October 2024

NZTech ESG Report September 2024

NZTech is committed to driving positive change for people and the planet. Our 2024 analysis highlights key achievements, including implementing stronger policies and increasing our use of renewable energy. Looking … Continue reading

26 September 2024

New Zealand Government Technology Procurement

Member feedback survey 2024 Our recent survey, conducted as part of the 2024 Review of the Government Procurement Rules consultation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), provides … Continue reading

19 September 2024

Vocational Education and Training Reforms Consultation

Submission by NZTech to the Ministry of Education Our rapidly growing tech sector needs more skilled workers but training and vocational education pathways are lacking. Businesses in other sectors across … Continue reading

16 September 2024

The Draft Consumer and Product Data Bill

Submission by NZTech to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee NZTech supports the bill’s overall aim of enhancing data usage for societal and individual benefit, promoting innovation and ensuring … Continue reading

10 September 2024