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 "NZTech Submission: Collaborative Approach Needed for Work-Based Learning in Tech Sector"

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 "NZTech Submission: Collaborative Approach Needed for Work-Based Learning in Tech Sector"

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 "NZTech Submission: Collaborative Approach Needed for Work-Based Learning in Tech Sector"

NZTech Submission: Collaborative Approach Needed for Work-Based Learning in Tech Sector

Submission by NZTech to the Ministry of Education NZTech has submitted recommendations to the Ministry of Education on the future of work-based learning, emphasizing the critical need for improved digital … Continue reading

24 February 2025

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 New Zealand Tech Sector Key Metrics – 2023

Our latest New Zealand Tech Key Metrics report highlights the continued growth of our tech sector, driving job creation and boosting valuable exports. As Aotearoa New Zealand’s united voice for technology, … Continue reading

04 September 2024

The Future of Occupation Classifications in Aotearoa New Zealand

Submission by NZTech to Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa NZTech welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Future of Occupation Classifications in Aotearoa New Zealand consultation process. We recognise the need … Continue reading

13 August 2024

NZTech Manifesto 2023

NZTech believes there are specific areas the Government should focus on to enable and grow Aotearoa as a Digital Nation. While not an exclusive list, these actions are aligned with … Continue reading

21 September 2023

Digital Skills for Tomorrow, Today

The latest edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa explores our digital skills landscape, examining challenges and supply opportunities. It issues an urgent call to equip Aotearoa New Zealand’s workforce with skills … Continue reading

14 August 2023

The New Zealand Tech Sector Key Metrics – 2022

NZTech is a not-for-profit collective impact association with a mission to support a values-led, nationally and internationally connected tech community that is collectively lifting equity, sustainability and prosperity for all … Continue reading

07 August 2023

Customer and Product Data Bill

NZTech welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Customer and Product Data Bill Exposure Draft. Our submission focuses on certain key aspects of the proposed legislation including consent settings, ethical use … Continue reading

25 July 2023

The New Zealand Tech Sector Key Metrics – 2021

As the voice of the technology ecosystem, NZTech works to identify how important technology is for New Zealand. Without an answer there is serious risk that as a country we … Continue reading

01 June 2023