Navigating the future: essential AI governance strategies for boards

25 September 2024

Avoid an AI governance blind spot! Board members need to seriously consider artificial intelligence (AI) governance as AI becomes integral to business operations. Understanding its impact is key to fulfilling their duty of care, managing risks and guiding their organisations in using AI responsibly and ethically. As I took on more governance roles, I recognised … Continue reading "AgriTechNZ News: recognising agritech’s impact"

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AI Governance: Strategies for success

19 September 2024

As AI continues to transform the way we work, learn and connect, strong AI governance is key to ensuring success. It helps organisations use AI responsibly, aligned with both their goals and ethical standards.  We’ve connected with industry leaders to explore practical strategies for success – covering everything from building solid frameworks to monitoring AI’s … Continue reading "AgriTechNZ News: recognising agritech’s impact"

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Shape the future of AI in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

05 September 2024

The AI Forum is delighted to announce the establishment of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Working Group.  The AEC sector is a vital part of New Zealand’s economy, contributing over $17.6 billion or 6.3% of GDP. However, like many industries, it faces challenges including productivity and preparing infrastructure for climate change. This is where … Continue reading "AgriTechNZ News: recognising agritech’s impact"

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Spring into innovation | September 2024 News

03 September 2024

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director  During the last month there has been plenty of discussion in the media regarding gene technologies – should our companies and researchers have access to technology the rest of the world currently has access to? Special thanks to Dr Revel Drummond, Plant and Food Research and Dr … Continue reading "AgriTechNZ News: recognising agritech’s impact"

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Life Sciences Summit Returns for 2025!

02 September 2024

We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential. 18-19 March, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here to pop it in your calendar now. The NZ government’s decision to set up a biotech regulator will prove a major boost for industries using … Continue reading "AgriTechNZ News: recognising agritech’s impact"

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AgriTechNZ News: recognising agritech’s impact

Last week’s Wellbeing Budget 2023 announcements included a $29.9m commitment to integrating technology into the horticulture sector. The Horticulture Technology Catalyst initiative emerged from the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan.
24 May 2023
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Agritech industry gets $29.9m horticulture injection!

Last week’s Wellbeing Budget 2023 announcements included a $29.9m commitment to integrating technology into the horticulture sector. The Horticulture Technology Catalyst initiative emerged from the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan. Its goal: to grow the size and impact of agritech businesses in and from New Zealand.
24 May 2023
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Exploring Tomorrow, Today!

More than 300 rangatahi from high schools across Tāmaki Makaurau discovered the exciting world of tech at the Tech23 Tour at the Tomorrow Expo at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland. The Year 9-13 students met face-to-face with tech employers including ANZ, AWS, Datacom, Deloitte, Geo AR Games, Microsoft, StaplesVR, Tesla and more. It was an … Continue reading "Exploring Tomorrow, Today!"
22 May 2023
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Digital Trust Hui Taumata: Registrations now open!

Digital Trust Hui Taumata: Registrations now open! We’re leading the digital trust conversation in Aotearoa. The annual Digital Trust Hui Taumata on 1 August, 2023 is the must-attend event for New Zealand’s digital identity and trust ecosystem. This year, new legislation will define the rules for the delivery of digital identity services and we’re uniting … Continue reading "Digital Trust Hui Taumata: Registrations now open!"
05 May 2023
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EdTech in the spotlight

Established in Dunedin in December 2020, by two academics in the fields of human nutrition and computer science, Nutriblocks develops video games for nutrition education.
27 April 2023
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FinTechNZ – Digital Identity

One of the post-event insights from our recent FinTech Hui was the need to focus more specifically on early stage FinTechs. At the Hui, we saw strong support for our pitching and innovation alley, but we’re now asking if there is potential to do more?
27 April 2023
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Sustainable Finance: April update

National Adaptation Plan: Action 3.2: Design and develop risk and resilience and climate adaptation information portals - this will explore the development of information portals to address a need for equitable access to reliable, consistent climate risk data required for robust climate-related disclosures.
21 April 2023
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It’s not easy being green!

Behind the scenes, RegTechNZ has been busy working on some interesting projects to bring you later this year. Until then, join our webinar on Friday 28 April, Implementing your Compliance Programme, brought to you by Karty Mayne of Rosewell Consulting and our own Tim Larkin of Dacreed and Teams Plus. More information and registration can be found here.
21 April 2023