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EdTechNZ Executive Council in the spotlight

Introducing the EdTechNZ Executive Council: a group of passionate leaders bringing a wealth of expertise and a shared vision for the future of education technology in Aotearoa. Together, they’re here to inspire innovation, spark collaboration, and make a real difference in how technology transforms learning across New Zealand.
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Exciting IoT Developments Across Aotearoa

What a year for IoT in Aotearoa! As we wind down for the holiday season, and enjoy some well-deserved time with our whānau and friends, we’re excited to share some fantastic news with you! Please join us in welcoming our new co-Chairs, Jenna Whitman, Chief Information Security Officer at Callaghan Innovation, and Steven Dirven, Chief Technology Officer at … Continue reading "Exciting IoT Developments Across Aotearoa"
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New Zealand lawyer ‘not surprised’ if Australian laws change for retail biometrics use

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 "New Zealand lawyer ‘not surprised’ if Australian laws change for retail biometrics use"
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Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter

Following our recent annual meeting I’d like to warmly welcome our newly elected Executive Council.  Congratulations also to Dr Karaitiana Taiuru for contributing a Te Ao Māori AI Ethics perspective to the global conversation on AI governance. His chapter, AI Regulation from Indigenous Māori/New Zealand Perspective, features in the new book, AI Governance Ethics: Artificial Intelligence with … Continue reading "Contributing to global conversation | November Newsletter"
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Gen AI guardrails made simple!

A new generative AI (Gen AI) e-Learning module designed to help organisations use AI tools responsibly has been launched by our member, Simply Privacy.  Gen AI offers numerous opportunities to innovate and provide services more efficiently, but it also has its limitations and creates risk we all need to understand. It provides learners with a … Continue reading "Gen AI guardrails made simple!"
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Shaping Global AI Safety

The AI Forum New Zealand is proud to have been one of only 80 organisations globally who were invited to contribute to the landmark report, International Scientific Report on the Safety of Advanced AI 2025. Following the publication of the Interim Report, the final version will be presented at the AI Action Summit in Paris, … Continue reading "Shaping Global AI Safety"
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Expressions of Interest Sought for U.S. Market Programme

New Zealand’s EdTech and Education Publishing sectors have long seen the United States as a key market, offering substantial opportunities to expand their reach. In 2025, two major education conferences – the ASCD Annual Conference (focused on general education) and ISTE Live 25 (centered on education technology), will be held together for the first time, … Continue reading "Expressions of Interest Sought for U.S. Market Programme"
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EdTechNZ Member N4L teams up with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees

EdTechNZ Member Network for Learning (N4L) is excited to announce that Palo Alto Networks Ltd and 2degrees Mobile Ltd (2degrees) have been awarded long-term contracts as key partners in delivering N4L’s next iteration of the Managed Network service to schools and kura across Aotearoa New Zealand. These strategic partnerships will provide the next generation of … Continue reading "EdTechNZ Member N4L teams up with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees"