Why it's too early for Biometrics regulation in Aotearoa

22 September 2023

'Digital Identity NZ's submission to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on a potential code of practice for Biometrics is possibly the most comprehensive response to a submission on Biometrics ever done in Aotearoa in recent times’

600 secondary school girls around NZ to experience day in the life in the tech industry

08 September 2023

ShadowTech Day 2023 is next week More than 600 secondary school girls have jumped at the opportunity to spend a day shadowing tech experts at organisations across the country next week. For one day girls in years 9-11 get to experience what working in the tech sector is like, encouraging them onto education pathways that … Continue reading "NZTech Manifesto 2023"

Legal tips for FinTech start-ups in New Zealand

07 September 2023

FinTechs starting up on a limited budget need to be business-focused and agile – but also aware of how attention to legal and regulatory matters at the outset can set you up for future success. In our Legal tips for FinTech start-ups in New Zealand guide, we gather some of the legal and regulatory issues affecting FinTechs that we … Continue reading "NZTech Manifesto 2023"

Life Sciences Summit 2024: True science, real change

06 September 2023

Our inaugural Summit was a huge success, and we can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2024 Life Science Summit - True science, real change.

InsurTechNZ Newsletter - September 2023

06 September 2023

InsurTechNZ’s goals are to increase cross industry collaboration, promote data-led careers and strengthen international connections. View the strategy here. Our next event is on Thursday 14 September, at the Media Design School in Auckland. Join us and learn how two leading insurers craft their technology innovation roadmaps, aiming to strike a balance between stability and adaptability. … Continue reading "NZTech Manifesto 2023"

Master of Business Analytics applied projects 2024

01 September 2023

Applications are open for insurance sector organisations to engage Masters students for a ten week applied project in 2024. The students are enrolled in the University of Auckland’s Master of Business Analytics programme (FinTech, Marketing Analytics and Supply Chain), and use Python, R and SQL throughout their study, as well as MS Excel, MS Project, … Continue reading "NZTech Manifesto 2023"

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 the Digital Tech ITP and should be considered by any incoming Government. The manifesto outlines six key areas: • Education • Digital Inclusion • Sustainability … Continue reading

21 September 2023

NZTech ESG Report August 2023

NZTech is using the Future-Fit Business Benchmark as a tool to measure and improve the organisation and its impact on people and planet. The 2023 report shows improvements from the baseline measurement year in 2022. Improvements have been possible due to the introduction of better policies and procedures. Two key recommendations to improve further are … Continue reading

10 July 2023

Informing the Strategic Direction of ERP2

NZTech welcomes the Commission’s acknowledgement that targeted investment in climate change within the research, science, innovation and technology system is required. We believe that a key means of meeting these goals is the development by Government, with industry support, of a Technology Roadmap. This recommendation forms the basis of our submission.

20 June 2023

NZTech ESG Report – August 2022

The NZTech Sustainability Sub-board has identified an international tool to help NZTech assess its climate impact. The Future-Fit Business Benchmark brings together a wealth of global research into a tool that enables businesses to assess and monitor not only their climate impact, but also their social impact. Using this online tool NZTech’s Board have assessed … Continue reading

16 September 2022

NZTech Submission on the Fisheries Amendment Bill 2022

NZTech wishes to thank the Primary Production Committee for the opportunity to submit on the Fisheries Amendment Bill 2022. NZTech supports the Bill’s intent to make changes across several aspects of the fisheries management system, “to support a holistic, integrated approach to managing oceans and fisheries” and “to ensure commercial fishing is sustainable, productive and … Continue reading

19 June 2022

An Emissions Reduction Technology Roadmap for Aotearoa

Learn how a Technology Roadmap will support innovation and guide collaboration across sectors and agencies. Speakers: Graeme Muller – CEO – NZTech Mark Thomas – Founder and CEO – Serviceworks Mitchell Pham – Chair – NZTech

11 May 2022

Taking responsibility for our waste: Consultation document

NZTech thanks the Ministry for the Environment for the opportunity to submit on the Consultation Document. NZTech is happy to engage further with the committee to discuss our submission in detail and provide further assistance.

10 December 2021

FinTechNZ Climate Disclosures Framework

FinTech NZ submission on Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standard 1: Climate-related Disclosures Governance and Risk Management consultation document FinTechNZ thanks the External Reporting Board (XRB) for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standard 1: Climate-related Disclosures Governance and Risk Management consultation document.

09 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