NZTech stories

Māori tech enterprises see growth but face workforce challenges
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.

NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion
Sun, 5th Nov 2023
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HCLTech celebrates the graduation of its first group of digital apprentices in New Zealand and plans to expand the program.

New Zealand digital tech skills survey now underway
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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NZTech is calling on tech firms and businesses to provide valuable insight into skills and training needs for the New Zealand Aotearoa digital tech sector.

Major media companies sign new online safety framework for Aotearoa
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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A new joint development between Netsafe and some of the world's leading social media companies is set to provide Kiwis with safer online experiences.

Microsoft backing Māori and Pacific wāhine in tech industry
Mon, 16th May 2022
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New initiative Sisters in Tech, backed by the NZ government, calls on tech companies to support Māori and Pacific women in pursuing tech careers.

The AI Forum helps NZ pave the way with AI sustainability practices
Thu, 12th May 2022
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Non-profit organisation The AI Forum is helping Kiwis learn about addressing climate change issues through the use of AI technology.

Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.

NZTech calls for Govt to fund cybersecurity education as risk ramps up
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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NZTech says it's time for the Government to put funding into educating Kiwis about how to avoid being a victim of cyber crime, just as it does for road safety.

NZ's tech sector in great need of digital apprenticeships
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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New Zealand’s technology sector is in great need for more digital apprenticeships and internships, according to a new survey.

NZ tech sector 'seriously restricted' by skills mismatch
Mon, 1st Feb 2021
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New Zealand’s tech sector is struggling to find skilled staff, hindering the country’s economy, according to a survey by NZTech.

New Zealand at serious risk of ruining digital future
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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New Zealand's digital future is at serious risk due to a skills mismatch, impacting education, businesses, and the economy, warns a new survey.

Kiwi tech sector grows, boosted by game development and local IT companies
Mon, 4th Jan 2021
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New Zealand's tech sector, including game development and local IT companies, is driving continued growth, according to NZTech.

'High score' for New Zealand's thriving gaming sector
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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New Zealand's game development industry has achieved its highest ever exports, reaching $323.9 million, a 59% increase from 2019.

Govt must allow border exemptions for tech professionals - NZTech
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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Tech sector calls for border exemptions for skilled professionals to address critical skills shortage amid COVID-19 crisis, says NZTech.

Kiwis dont care enough about cybersecurity
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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COVID-19 has increased New Zealand's reliance on digital devices, but Kiwis aren't adapting their cybersecurity habits, says NZTech CEO.

UPDATED: Election 2020 - Which parties care about tech's role in New Zealand
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Technology should be flying high when it comes to government investment and commitment from New Zealand's political parties. But is it?.

NZ tech exports to reach $16 billion before 2030
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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New Zealand's tech industry could become the country's largest export industry by 2030, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

NZTech chief hopeful for greater diversity in tech sector
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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With the most diverse board ever, Muller has released a statement that highlights greater inclusion as the tech sector thrives in a pandemic-hit NZ.