University of Waikato stories
AI is changing who succeeds in tech. Are we preparing women for that shift?
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
As AI reshapes tech careers, New Zealand faces a pivotal chance to draw more women into the sector before they are shut out of its future.
Rockwell Automation names new New Zealand country boss
Last month
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devops
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Rockwell Automation has named Shane Riley as New Zealand country manager, succeeding Mike Greig amid a wider reshuffle of its regional leadership.
Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Hamilton-born Capture The Bug taps top US tech leaders to drive North American growth as demand rises for continuous security testing.
Carbn's management buyout to drive growth in green mobility
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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fleet management
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.
AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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ai
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kiwibank
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public sector
New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.
Waikato University & Company-X join forces on AI project
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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university of waikato
A partnership between the University of Waikato and Company-X aims to enhance research impact in transport and infrastructure, boosting decision-making efficiency.
University of Waikato & Spark Health form health tech partnership
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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digitisation
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university of waikato
The University of Waikato partners with Spark Health to develop tech-driven health workforce, highlighting tech's role in improving education and patient care access.
The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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uc
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agricultural technology
New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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cloud services
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reannz
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university of waikato
Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.
Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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uc
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semiconductors
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soc
Kordia Group hires Joshua Reedy from Vodafone as Chief Information Security Officer, responsible for internal cyber security posture and team leadership.
2degrees promotes Emma-Kate Greer to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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edutech
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clean technologies
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education, learning & training
Emma-Kate Greer promoted to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer by 2degrees. Will continue to focus on sustainability and Kaupapa Mori initiatives.
University scholarship honours former Kordia CEO Scott Bartlett
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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kordia
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university of waikato
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scholarship
ASB, Kordia and the University of Waikato have announced a new scholarship to provide financial support to outstanding students.
University of Waikato awards contract to global education technology SaaS provider
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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saas
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marketing
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recruitment
Tribal Group wins three-year contract with University of Waikato to deploy Student Marketing-Recruitment solution.
University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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skills shortage
In what might just be a New Zealand first, budding esports stars can now study this booming industry as part of their university degrees.
Roadmap launched to grow New Zealand's robotics industry
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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robots
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healthtech
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callaghan innovation
New Zealand launches national strategy to boost robotics and automation sector, set to replace up to 46% of jobs by 2040.
Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.
University of Waikato launches AI research institute 'Te Ipu o te Mahara'
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Te Ipu o te Mahara, which means 'A Receptacle of Consciousness', is an institute that will explore real-time analytics in big data and machine learning.
Arista Networks to build networking infrastructure for University of Waikato
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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arista networks
The build, which covers the university's data centre, campus, and wireless environments, will support more than 12,000 students and 1,600 staff.
University of Waikato installs NVIDIA supercomputer to advance AI research
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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ai
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nvidia
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university of waikato
Supercomputer dubbed 'The Ferrari of computing' installed at University of Waikato to boost AI research capabilities.
Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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data science
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māori
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university of waikato
University of Waikato professors secure funding for research on Māori approaches to privacy and governance in the digital environment.