NZTech Inform: Fintech momentum

10 March 2025

Kia ora, With Minister Bayly’s recent resignation and Minister Simpson stepping into the Commerce portfolio we hope the momentum for fintech and blockchain growth continues. Two weeks ago, the FMA’s regulatory sandbox application window closed with dozens of submissions – a promising sign for innovation. This sandbox provides a supervised environment where fintech and blockchain companies can test innovative … Continue reading "NZTech Strengthening Languages Submission"

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Share your insights on AI in urban governance

03 March 2025

The University of Auckland has launched a significant project examining AI's role in urban planning across New Zealand's major cities. As government agencies increasingly deploy AI systems, this research addresses critical questions about risks, safety and governance.

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March Forward: Women in Tech, Fintech, Life Sciences & More

03 March 2025

I’m really looking forward to a busy and high-impact March across our NZTech Group communities, with a raft of opportunities to strengthen our connections, build capability, and accelerate change.

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More momentum, greater choice - Digital Trust is getting real

27 February 2025

2025 is well underway with a healthy mix of activity, excitement and opportunity, Digital Trust included.

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Shaping the Future of Education in Aotearoa

26 February 2025

Welcome to our first Newsletter for 2025. In this issue: Annual Pulse Survey | New Members and Member News | Upcoming Events | Member Spotlight | Teacher’s Voice

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AI agents mean business now!

25 February 2025

Is 2025 the year of the AI agent, or will their rise be just another milestone in AI’s evolution? The fast pace of innovation makes predictions risky, but one thing is clear: as AI agents move from experimental tech to practical business tools, their impact will be undeniable.

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Teacher’s Voice | Kicking Off 2025 with AI in Education

25 February 2025

What an incredible way to launch the new academic year! The AI in Education Conference series took place in the last week of January, reaching over 900 educators and school leaders from Hamilton, and Kāhui Ako and Principal Associations in Taupō, Nelson, and Wellington.

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EdTech in the Spotlight: N4L innovation improving digital learning experiences and educational outcomes for all

25 February 2025

Network for Learning (N4L) - Providing faster, safer internet for Aotearoa New Zealand’s schools and kura

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NZTech Inform: Digital foundations drive growth

24 February 2025

Last week’s member event in Wellington revealed a key insight: Government digitisation isn’t just about efficiency - it’s our next economic catalyst.

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Building AI governance expertise in Aotearoa

24 February 2025

Ready to become an AI governance leader? As organisations navigate AI risks, regulations and trust issues, the need for qualified AI governance professionals has never been more critical.

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Read out of panel discussion on the Contracts of Insurance Act 2024

24 February 2025

On February 13, 2025, InsurTechNZ hosted an event titled "How might the Contracts of Insurance Act re-define the customer relationship?" sponsored by Partners Life.

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NZTech Inform: Techweek is back!

17 February 2025

I'm thrilled to announce that Techweek is returning 19-25 May, thanks to the support of some of our incredible members—stay tuned for our announcements!

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Action-packed updates 

12 February 2025

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director As we kick off the year, BioTechNZ is already moving full speed ahead with exciting developments in the biotech sector.  There is a lot happening, so please read this newsletter carefully as there are some action points required.   One of the highlights is the Science System Advisory Group … Continue reading "NZTech Strengthening Languages Submission"

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Embracing change in 2025

11 February 2025

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025 I wish everyone a great start with a renewed sense of purpose. The year of the Wood Snake is all about transformation, and at the IoT Alliance we’re embracing change and stepping into something new. We are now moving into a new structure, one that will put … Continue reading "NZTech Strengthening Languages Submission"

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NZTech Strengthening Languages Submission

Submission to the Education and Workforce Committee on the Education (Strengthening second language learning in primary and intermediate schools) Amendment Bill. NZTech supports the Bill with an amendment of including Coding Language as one of the 10-National Priority Languages. Submission prepared by NZTech.
28 January 2021

Digital Skills For Our Digital Future

Explore New Zealand’s digital skills landscape with this updated analysis.  For the first time ever, data from our Digital Skills Survey has been aggregated across the entire digital skills pipeline, from school to tertiary education, from education to employment, from within the market and from immigration.   The research found system wide challenges requiring urgent national attention … Continue reading "Digital Skills For Our Digital Future"
25 January 2021

TechLeaders Manifesto

Ahead of the 2020 General Election, New Zealand’s TechLeaders are urging all political parties to prioritise our digital future.  The TechLeaders Executive have published their manifesto outlining specific areas that we believe the next Government must focus on. Today, we are increasingly reliant on technology to access information, learn, shop, work and connect with family and friends.  … Continue reading "TechLeaders Manifesto"
03 August 2020

How Capability Frameworks can prepare organisations for future challenges

Capability frameworks focus on continuous learning and future potential within the workplace. Technology leaders from some of New Zealand’s largest organisations met to discuss how capability frameworks can enable organisations to keep up with changes. This paper captures the outputs of that discussion. Report prepared by: TechLeaders Executive
01 May 2019

InsurTech emerging at pace

An assessment of the New Zealand InsurTech ecosystem. The international Insurance sector is undergoing profound challenges. Traditional insurers are facing increasing competition and more pressure on margins, compounded by the growing influence of new market entrants using new technology platforms. Report prepared by InsurTechNZ and EY
18 April 2019

Digital Principles

This briefing paper prepared by the TechLeaders Executive sets out six key principles to support New Zealand’s transformation to a more digitally competitive nation. Report prepared by: TechLeaders Executive
30 June 2018

Preparing for the Digital Disruption of Work

Digital transformation, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to impact many current jobs and the income of many New Zealanders. This TechLeaders Executive discussion paper looks at how we can best prepare for the imminent digital disruption of work. Report prepared by: TechLeaders Executive
28 February 2018