$70m AI funding opens Thursday!| NZTech
Artificial intelligence has been put to good use by New Zealand organisations for decades in everything from customer service platforms to scientific research. The post Responsible AI involves staying on the right side of the law appeared first on NZTech.| NZTech
Kia ora, On Thursday, applications open for the NZIAT Artificial Intelligence Research Platform (and close on 20 November). The platform is a Government investment of up to $70 million over … Continue reading "$70m AI funding opens Thursday!" The post $70m AI funding opens Thursday! appeared first on NZTech.| NZTech
New Zealand-based interactive education technology platform Kami expects its products will reach 70 million teachers and students - an increase of 20 million - with the purchase of UK-based Book Creator for an undisclosed price. The post NZ ed-tech company Kami buys UK-based Book Creator to grow international reach appeared first on NZTech.| NZTech
For educators and edtech developers, this is an exciting opportunity. How might we better support this maker mindset? What if our tools and systems were designed not just for delivering content, but for nurturing capability? The post The next generation isn’t waiting. They’re already building with AI appeared first on NZTech.| NZTech
In this edition of EdTech in the Spotlight, we're excited to feature Skill5 – an innovative AI-powered training platform that is revolutionising how companies approach corporate learning and development. With a growing presence across New Zealand, Australia, and Latin America, Skill5 is helping organisations move beyond outdated, generic training to create fast, on-brand learning experiences that truly engage their teams. The post EdTech in the Spotlight: Skill5 – AI-Powered Training That...| NZTech
Each year, on the second Tuesday of October, we celebrate Ada Lovelace Day. Ada Lovelace is renowned as a pioneer in STEM and recognised as being the original computer programmer. But who is Ada Lovelace, what is her story and why do we celebrate her? The post Ada Lovelace appeared first on NZTech.| NZTech
New Zealand is about to take a major step forward in AI. In September, Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the launch of the NZIAT Artificial Intelligence Research Platform – a Government investment of up to $70 million over seven years to support world-class AI research in Aotearoa. The post Get Ready: Major New AI Research Investment Launching Soon appeared first on NZTech.| NZTech
Auckland-based consultancy ElementX is applying the AI Forum’s AI Principles to building intelligent chatbots and digital humans for its customers The post Generative AI: Understand its limitations, be transparent appeared first on NZTech.| NZTech
Kia ora, Last month Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the launch of the NZIAT Artificial Intelligence Research Platform – a Government investment of up to $70 million over seven years … Continue reading "Major new AI investment opportunity!" The post Major new AI investment opportunity! appeared first on NZTech.| NZTech
Inspiring trust solutions that protect, empower, and help our people thrive At Digital Identity NZ (DINZ), we bring our stakeholders together to build confidence, connection, and opportunity. By bridging trust … Continue reading "DINZ Executive Council Elections & Annual Meeting 2025"| NZTech
The NZTech Board acknowledges the benefits of an increasingly diverse workforce as an essential element in creating a prosperous New Zealand underpinned by technology. As NZTech and society evolves, the … Continue reading "Diversity and Inclusion"| NZTech
We’re delighted to publish our latest landmark report: Empowering Aotearoa New Zealand’s Digital Future – Our National Data Centre Infrastructure. Data centres are the powerhouses behind our digital lives, enabling everything … Continue reading "Empowering Aotearoa New Zealand’s Digital Future – Our National Data Centre Infrastructure"| NZTech
Today, as his Board term comes to an end, I would personally like to acknowledge and thank Mitchell Pham for his outstanding service to NZTech.| NZTech
As we look ahead to 2026, you have all voted for our new members to the Executive Council. I would like to welcome our new members: Josh Starkey (BNZ), Kylie Price (Malaghan Institute of Medical Research), and re-elected members Craig Houston (ANZCO), Manya Saberwel (Cytiva), and Elliot Dunn (Brandon Capital).| NZTech
It’s been another big month across the fintech community, and October will be no different.| NZTech
Another big month following the success of CryptoWinter25. In September, we saw strong member thought leadership, progress on the Digital Asset Working Group (read on for an exciting announcement about that), and I represented BlockchainNZ at key events in Sydney, Auckland, and on the global stage.| NZTech
The energetic Digital Trust Hui Taumata at Te Papa lit a fire under NZ Inc’s digital identity movement. Industry leaders, policymakers, iwi kaitiaki, and innovators gathered to collectively declare that solving for trust is mission critical to New Zealand’s digital future.| NZTech
The AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region is now live in Auckland, and it’s exactly what Kiwi businesses have been waiting for. World-class cloud infrastructure with true data sovereignty, right … Continue reading "Together, let’s make NZ a digital superpower "| NZTech
NZ’s $70m AI platform: accelerating research to market| NZTech
What an incredible week for our AI Forum NZ community. The energy at the Aotearoa AI Summit was inspiring, with leaders from industry, government, research, and the wider community coming together to shape our future with AI. The kōrero was forward-looking, the insights were practical, and the message was clear — Aotearoa New Zealand is shifting from ambition to action.| NZTech
As the world becomes more digital, demand for fast, secure, and sustainable data services is booming. Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, our data centres are not only keeping pace , they’re setting a global standard for energy efficiency and driving fresh investment in renewable energy.| NZTech
Our Executive Council is committed to building on our success, setting the strategic direction of the AI Forum and providing Board oversight for its activities. This is your opportunity to join.| NZTech
In our increasingly digital world, data centres have become the unsung heroes powering everyday life in Aotearoa New Zealand. But what exactly is a data centre, and why should we … Continue reading "Why do data centres matter?"| NZTech
Spring has arrived with longer days and some glorious sunshine. It’s our most changeable season - beautiful one day, wild the next - and in a way that feels like life right now too.| NZTech
Last week, alongside Hon Simon Watts, Minister for Energy and Climate Change, we proudly launched our latest landmark report: Empowering Aotearoa New Zealand's Digital Future - Our National Data Centre Infrastructure.| NZTech
Have you ever wondered what keeps your favourite apps running, your online banking working, or your video calls crystal clear? The answer is simple but powerful: data centres.| NZTech
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Council members: Mohammed Hassanien (Spark) and Peter Lambrechtsen (Middleware). We’re excited to see the perspectives and expertise they bring as the Alliance continues to champion IoT innovation and adoption across Aotearoa.| NZTech
Minister for Energy and Climate Change Hon Simon Watts to launch a new study on New Zealand’s data centre infrastructure. The new research shows the sector underpins $93 billion in economic activity and positions New Zealand as global leader in sustainable digital infrastructure.| NZTech
The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon and that means election season is now upon us!| NZTech
Empowering Aotearoa’s Tech Leaders to Drive Change, Innovation, and Growth Becoming a member of the NZTech Group connects you to a dynamic community committed to shaping New Zealand’s tech ecosystem. … Continue reading "Join Us"| NZTech
AI Forum Executive Council Elections & Annual Meeting 2025| NZTech
As we prepare for our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), it’s time to open the call for NZTech Group Board nominations. NZTech Group is the united voice for technology in Aotearoa, working to grow the impact and uptake of tech across the nation. Our collective vision is a more prosperous, equitable, sustainable and safe Aotearoa — enabled by technology.| NZTech
As we continue to navigate rapid digital transformation, one thing is becoming incredibly clear - trust is now the cornerstone of our digital future.| NZTech
We’re delighted to celebrate the relaunch of KiwiSaaS 2.0! With 21 Founding Members, $100,000 raised, and Movac, NZX, and Stripe joining as inaugural partners, it’s clear that our SaaS community is gathering powerful momentum.| NZTech
We’re helping spread the word about the upcoming 3G shutdown by sharing important information with our communities and networks. By working together and keeping people informed, we can help make … Continue reading "We’re saying goodbye to 3G!"| NZTech
Kia ora, The purpose of BlockchainNZ is to support the growth of a sustainable blockchain ecosystem in New Zealand and advocate for blockchain technology in the public and private sectors. To achieve … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2025"| NZTech
Most weekends you’ll find me out for a long run. There’s nothing quite like a few hours in the forest to clear the mind. I was looking forward to making the most of the long weekend with a solid run, but my plans were thrown off track when a bad cold hit me on Thursday.| NZTech
It is interesting to see momentum and groundswell building around AI. Suddenly organisations big and small are focused on using data for better decision making and operational efficiencies. It certainly feels like an inflection point where AI and IoT are converging, as IoT feeds the data and real time information from the physical world to models and analysis that is driven by AI algorithms.| NZTech
Having spent the end of last week combing through the Budget papers, I’m encouraged by the practical levers Ministers have pulled to help our tech ecosystem keep moving, even in a deliberately lean fiscal year. Below is what matters most for NZTech Group members and why.| NZTech
I’m really looking forward to a busy and high-impact March across our NZTech Group communities, with a raft of opportunities to strengthen our connections, build capability, and accelerate change.| NZTech
The latest edition of Digital Skills Aotearoa explores our digital skills landscape, examining challenges and supply opportunities. It issues an urgent call to equip Aotearoa New Zealand’s workforce with skills … Continue reading "Digital Skills for Tomorrow, Today"| NZTech
