Written By Russell Hutchinson Below is a high-level overview of the impacts and innovation opportunities arising from the Insurance Contracts Act changes. We prepared this overview as part of our participation in an excellent Insurtech event, held last night at the Partners Life offices in Takapuna. The Insurtech community got to talk about how changes to …
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In this issue Insights from our Executive Director As we kick off the year, BioTechNZ is already moving full speed ahead with exciting developments in the biotech sector. There is a lot happening, so please read this newsletter carefully as there are some action points required. One of the highlights is the Science System Advisory Group …
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Happy New Year! As we step into 2025 I wish everyone a great start with a renewed sense of purpose. The year of the Wood Snake is all about transformation, and at the IoT Alliance we’re embracing change and stepping into something new. We are now moving into a new structure, one that will put …
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Participate in the 2025 EdTechNZ Annual Pulse Survey and help inform EdTechNZ’s priorities and initiatives. Complete the survey and go in the draw to win a $100 Prezzy Card! Your views matter. They help inform where EdTechNZ should focus its priorities and attention to deliver value and support to our EdTech community. We look forward …
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Ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa, warm greetings to you. I do hope you’ve had some R&R over the holiday break. However long it was, it’s never long enough! DINZ has powered into the New Year early with its traditional Summer Series, which started last week to take advantage of global standards expert and my …
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Learn more about the Trust Framework for Digital Identity in New Zealand – building trust in digital identity services in New Zealand. Visit the Department of Internal Affairs website.
28 January 2025
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.
10 December 2024
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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