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Tech execs, academics coming together to shape AI in NZ
Artificial Intelligence

Tech execs, academics coming together to shape AI in NZ

Top tech companies and experts will gather in Auckland for New Zealand's biggest AI event, showcasing the impact of artificial intelligence on people's lives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Jacinda Ardern a great example for tech industry, says Tech Women NZ exec
EduTech

Jacinda Ardern a great example for tech industry, says Tech Women NZ exec

Mistry previously worked for the Manukau Institute of Technology, Wang and Apple and has her own company CreateOps.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
NZTech's top three tech trends impacting the wellbeing of Kiwis
Drones

NZTech's top three tech trends impacting the wellbeing of Kiwis

CEO Graeme Muller says these major tech developments will significantly impact lives of New Zealanders for the better.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Top Google researcher to speak at Auckland digital summit
Google

Top Google researcher to speak at Auckland digital summit

Tomas Izo leads a Google team of engineers and scientists researching digital issues which contribute to a wide range of products.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
NZTech responds to digital divide report: 'The government is right to raise this concern'
Robotics

NZTech responds to digital divide report: 'The government is right to raise this concern'

The digital divide in New Zealand is growing, leaving many disenfranchised, says a report released by the Communications Minister.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Forget rugby & tourism...NZTech's CEO on what Apple's latest acquisition means for us
NZTech

Forget rugby & tourism...NZTech's CEO on what Apple's latest acquisition means for us

Apple's acquisition of Auckland start-up PowerbyProxi is a sign of New Zealand's growing status in the global tech industry.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
Tech's momentum driving New Zealand economy forward
NZTech

Tech's momentum driving New Zealand economy forward

NZTech's annual report states that it's committed to creating more prosperity for New Zealand underpinned by technology.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
You're invited: The 3rd Annual Advance Cyber Security Summit
Fintech

You're invited: The 3rd Annual Advance Cyber Security Summit

The 2017 NZTECH Advance Cyber Security Summit, which will dive into the progress, developments and challenges that await us.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Need for speed: The connection between faster internet and cyber attacks
Supply Chain

Need for speed: The connection between faster internet and cyber attacks

As net speeds soar, NZTech chief flags rise in cyber attacks, linking digitalisation to a spike in cyber crime sophistication.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
NZ tech unknown in Asia - we need to do more to put NZ on the map
NZTech

NZ tech unknown in Asia - we need to do more to put NZ on the map

New Zealand needs to invest in promoting its technology sector, says Mitchell Pham, chair of NZTech and FinTechNZ.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Unitec's Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab make key appointments to continue rapid growth
NZTech

Unitec's Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab make key appointments to continue rapid growth

Louise Webster, Craig Hilton and Lorraine Guerin join the team, while Sarah Hindle, Tech Futures Lab GM has been appointed to the NZTech board.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Kiwi businesses need to engage more with Asia opportunities - NZTech chair
Health Technologies

Kiwi businesses need to engage more with Asia opportunities - NZTech chair

Kiwi firms are keen to establish business ties with Vietnam and other Asian countries, according to Mitchell Pham, chairman of NZTech and FinTechNZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
NZTech chief: CERT NZ's cybersecurity report is the tip of a much bigger iceberg
NZTech

NZTech chief: CERT NZ's cybersecurity report is the tip of a much bigger iceberg

New Zealand faces a growing cyber threat as CERT NZ's first quarterly study shows only the tip of the iceberg, says NZTech chief Graeme Muller.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Empowering girls towards tech about inspiration, mythbusting and education, says NZTech
NZTech

Empowering girls towards tech about inspiration, mythbusting and education, says NZTech

The Ministry for Women in New Zealand has released a guide called Decoding Diversity to encourage girls and women into the technology field.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Global Stories

How technology will impact New Zealand by 2030
NZTech

How technology will impact New Zealand by 2030

Over 500 tech experts are gathering in Auckland today for the Digital Nations Summit to discuss the future of New Zealand's technology sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform
Crypto

New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform

Kiwi tech stars are launching the world's first blockchain platform for the multi-billion-dollar global online ratings and review industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech
EduTech

Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech

New Zealand could see a 204% increase in GDP by matching Finland's education outcomes, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
NZ to stage international tech conference before D5 summit
NZTech

NZ to stage international tech conference before D5 summit

The D5 provides a focused forum to collaborate on common projects and to support and champion our growing digital economies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017