Festivities and cyber threats!

09 December 2024

As the year draws to a close, festive celebrations are in full swing!

Shaping the future of blockchain

09 December 2024

I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of BlockchainNZ. Joining at such a pivotal time for blockchain innovation and adoption, I’m eager to work alongside you—visionary members, innovators, and leaders—to shape the future of blockchain in New Zealand and beyond.

ShadowTech Day 2025 dates announced!

05 December 2024

We’re delighted to announce the return of ShadowTech Day in August 2025.

Coinbase Launches Apple Pay for fiat-to-crypto in the USA – could NZ be next?

05 December 2024

Coinbase has rolled out a major update to crypto onboarding in the USA, integrating Apple Pay for seamless fiat-to-crypto purchases. This has the potential to revolutionize how everyday users engage with crypto—but what does this mean for New Zealand?

Navigating highs and lows

02 December 2024

Recent weeks have brought highs and lows for our tech community. A low point was the news of the liquidation of Nanogirl Labs.

New Zealand lawyer ‘not surprised’ if Australian laws change for retail biometrics use

02 December 2024

Source: Biometric Update Website Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) hosted a discussion led by NEC New Zealand on “Facial Recognition and CCTV Integration in Retail Security” this week, with a panel including data privacy, government and legal experts. It comes amidst industry anticipation of the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner’s conclusions on supermarket chain Foodstuff’s results from its … Continue reading "Virtual gets Real – The Explosion of Cross Reality in New Zealand"

Celebrating excellence in Web3 and blockchain

29 November 2024

Congratulations to this year’s winners in the Web3NZ and Blockchain NZ Awards. This annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals, startups, and companies within the blockchain and Web3 industry.

Unlocking productivity in New Zealand with AI

28 November 2024

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are potentially the most transformational technologies of our time. Recent advances in generative AI have provided the world with a glimpse of the new opportunities AI will create, but the full potential of the technology has yet to be unlocked. Over the past 30 years per capita incomes in NZ … Continue reading "Virtual gets Real – The Explosion of Cross Reality in New Zealand"

Spotlighting space tech

25 November 2024

From digital technologies driving productivity and creative industries like game development boosting exports to biotechnologies improving healthcare and hi-tech manufacturing leading innovation, New Zealand is making its mark globally.

November FintechNZ Update – Open Banking, The Point insights, and Member News 🚀

21 November 2024

Catch up on open banking progress, key takeaways from The Point, and the latest fintech news from Aotearoa and beyond.

Council Elections, DISTF Milestone, and End-of-Year Highlights | November Newsletter

21 November 2024

A warm welcome to our newest members: api connects, Deloitte, and SushLabs.

Virtual gets Real – The Explosion of Cross Reality in New Zealand

This NZVRARA reports looks at the rapid rise of the cross-reality sector which comprises virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) in New Zealand and the opportunities for New Zealand to exploit these novel technologies. Report prepared by: New Zealand VR/AR Association

31 October 2017