TUANZ stories
Efforts to bridge New Zealand's rural connectivity gap
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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The Rural Connectivity Symposium in Rotorua gathered over 200 attendees to address New Zealand's rural digital divide, highlighting urgent connectivity needs.
Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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New Zealand's tech landscape faces a pivotal year ahead, with AI and cybersecurity taking priority in 2024, as detailed by TUANZ in their latest report.
Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand’s digital future and health tech advocacy.
Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.
Next Govt must deal with NZ's tech industry skills shortage
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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TUANZ has called on whoever makes up the next Government to deal with our tech industry skills shortage by developing pathways to attract diverse talent.
TUANZ Announces New Board Members & Releases Annual Report
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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The Tech Users Association of New Zealand introduces new board members and releases its Annual Report for 2022/23. #TUANZ #NewZealandTech.
TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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The Tech Users Association has called on whoever makes up the next Government to commit to continuing to take the lead on improving security and safety online.
TUANZ calls on next Govt to ensure users are at centre of AI
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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TUANZ calls on next Government to prioritize users in AI development, warning of risks such as biased algorithms and eroding trust in technology.
Calls for next Govt to commit to connectivity as core utility
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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The challenges presented by the weather events of early 2023 have shed light on the need for resilient connectivity, especially in rural communities.
TUANZ welcomes new board members
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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The Tech Users Association of New Zealand welcomes new board members, with a vision of putting NZ in the top 10 digital ready nations by 2030.
Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.
Why is NZ lagging behind the world in cybersecurity?
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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New Zealand ranks 56th in the world for cybersecurity, according to a report by TUANZ. The country aims to be in the top 10 by 2030.
New Zealand falls behind on digital economic performance
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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New Zealand has dropped from place 16 to 20 on the NTI overall between 2020 and 2021; seven places behind Australia.
TUANZ to address rural connectivity at 2022 symposium
Fri, 27th May 2022
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TUANZ is hosting the Rural Connectivity Symposium for the first time in person since 2019, providing a forum to discuss the state of rural connectivity.
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.
Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.
Enable and TUANZ partner to develop Canterbury’s future tech leaders
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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FLINT is a national leadership programme run by TUANZ that provides networking development opportunities for the next generation.
Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.
Simon Bridges to introduce Bill to modernise Telco Act to Parliament
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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The Commission will be able to make codes that address retail service quality if the industry fails to develop industry-led codes that are adequate.
More competition needed - Tuanz backs Govt's request for review of mobile market
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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TUANZ backs Govt's call for a competition review in NZ's mobile sector, urging more market players for innovation.