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NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups

NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Financial Systems

KiwiSaaS relaunches as industry-led network to boost NZ SaaS

KiwiSaaS relaunches as an industry-led network under NZTech to drive growth and connect New Zealand's booming SaaS sector contributing NZD $2.2bn to GDP.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Amazon

Why searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' may signal growth in NZ's tech & design sectors

Google searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' hit a five-year peak, signalling growing confidence in New Zealand's tech and design sectors amid export expansion.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Why searches for “PR Agency Auckland” signal a surge in tech sector growth

Searches for “PR Agency Auckland” hit a five-year peak, signalling strong growth as Kiwi tech firms boost funding, launches, and international expansion.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Māori tech enterprises see growth but face workforce challenges

The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

EduTech

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS

New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Agricultural Technology

NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction

NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

EduTech

HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion

HCLTech celebrates the graduation of its first group of digital apprentices in New Zealand and plans to expand the program.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Nov 2023

Supply Chain

New Zealand digital tech skills survey now underway

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022

NZTech

Major media companies sign new online safety framework for Aotearoa

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.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022

Microsoft

Microsoft backing Māori and Pacific wāhine in tech industry

New initiative Sisters in Tech, backed by the NZ government, calls on tech companies to support Māori and Pacific women in pursuing tech careers.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022

Artificial Intelligence

The AI Forum helps NZ pave the way with AI sustainability practices

Non-profit organisation The AI Forum is helping Kiwis learn about addressing climate change issues through the use of AI technology.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022

Software Development

Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector

NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021

NZTech

NZ's tech sector in great need of digital apprenticeships

New Zealand's technology sector is in great need for more digital apprenticeships and internships, according to a new survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021

NZTech

NZ tech sector 'seriously restricted' by skills mismatch

New Zealand's tech sector is struggling to find skilled staff, hindering the country's economy, according to a survey by NZTech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2021

Gaming

'High score' for New Zealand's thriving gaming sector

New Zealand's game development industry has achieved its highest ever exports, reaching $323.9 million, a 59% increase from 2019.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2020

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EduTech

NZTech calls for Govt to fund cybersecurity education as risk ramps up

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021