18 March 2025
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Reflecting on our journey from 2017—when NZBIO faced financial challenges and joined the NZTech Group—to today is truly remarkable. Four years of rebuilding through networking and storytelling has transformed our biotech community. The 2023 Life Sciences Summit marked a turning point, and three years later, we’ve significantly … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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17 March 2025
New Zealand’s economy took a major hit in 2024, experiencing the largest GDP contraction among developed countries, according to HSBC. This downturn was largely driven by interest rate hikes aimed at managing post-pandemic inflation. The recession has significantly impacted the job market, including the tech industry, which was once considered recession-proof but has also experienced … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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12 February 2025
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 … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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11 February 2025
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 … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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11 February 2025
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 … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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06 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 … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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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 "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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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 "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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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 "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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21 June 2024
It has been another busy month for biotech. More than 35 Kiwis travelled to the BIO International Convention in San Diego.
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06 March 2024
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director This year feels like it’s going to be a fast game, but a good game for the biotech sector! I am incredibly positive about the reception from the new Government and its associated agencies regarding gene technologies regulations and their updating. However, I don’t think we will … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – NEXT LEVEL!"
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14 June 2023
BioTechNZ Executive Director Zahra Champion told Mike Hosking that past anti-GMO conversations caused industry to steer clear of the topic, out of fear of what consumers will say.
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13 October 2022
It’s a common conversation of wondering how much data is being captured through our smartphones, if we’re being tracked, and for what purpose.
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13 July 2022
We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for BlockchainNZ’s Executive Council.
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02 June 2022
The food and fibre sector will lose out on export opportunities if it did not begin using gene editing technologies, Te Puna Whakaaronui says.
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Boost your online security this Cyber Smart Week CERT NZ’s Cyber Smart Week is back with four simple steps to take your online security to the next level. As our time online increases, so do the associated security risks. Even if you work in tech and think you are tech savvy, none of
October 10, 2022
Winners of the 10th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards were celebrated at a gala event in Auckland tonight for their vision and success in taking life-changing research discoveries to market. The winners, selected from a record number of finalists, include a new test for gastric funct
October 10, 2022
CERT NZ’s Cyber Smart Week is back with four simple steps to take your online security to the next level. Even if you work in tech no-one is immune to cybercrime. As the time we’re spending online increases, so do the security risks. CERT NZ’s latest data shows that online security inciden
October 10, 2022
New opportunities will open up financial technology (fintech) in New Zealand in the coming years, FinTechNZ executive director Jason Roberts says. Fintech will play a critical role in refining financial services, payments and online security, he says. More than 26,000 fintech companies operat
October 7, 2022
In December 2019, members elected the first Digital Identity NZ Executive Council. The Council is the governing group for the association; providing guidance and direction as we navigate the developing world of digital identity in Aotearoa. Each Council member is elected for a two-year term, with e
October 6, 2022
Welcome to new members Solnet and FranklyAI - it’s great to have you involved. This year, for the first time, the New Zealand Insurance Awards will feature the InsurTech Start-up of the Year, recognising innovation that enhances, extends or replaces a traditional approach
October 5, 2022
EdTechNZ strives to see digital equity in education so all learners and educators have better access to digital tools, equipment, skills, and training, leading to better learner outcomes. In our report, Aotearoa EdTech Excellence, released in 2021, we raised two recommendations for government
October 4, 2022
Tech skills shortages continue to plague New Zealand’s greater tech sector, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. As a result, the issue is consuming a substantial amount of people’s time and efforts to improve the situation. This includes addressing the issue from both an educational a
October 4, 2022
Tech skills shortages continue to plague NZTech’s members and New Zealand’s greater tech sector. As a result the issue is consuming a substantial amount of our time and effort as a team. This includes addressing the issue from both an educational and immigration perspective. Unfortunately there
October 3, 2022
Paul Stonham is the General manager of the DLT division at the Australian Stock Exchange. For the last few years the ASX has been developing an enterprise DLT that uses VMware's blockchain and runs the DAML smart contract language. In this conversation we talk traditional finance getting into distr
September 29, 2022
