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One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.

Hundreds of driverless cars are set to be on New Zealand roads by the end of next year, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

Several high profile firms are taking part in Shadow Tech Day, an annual event designed to inspire female students to look at a future career in IT.

Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.

Cyber security has soared to prominence as attacks continue to rise - this event is about collaboration to defend against cyber crime from the outset.

New Zealand's tech sector is thriving and its isolation is now irrelevant, according to outgoing chair of NZTech, Bennett Medary.

Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.

Canterbury is one of New Zealand's strong up-and-coming tech hubs, according to Canterbury Tech, the industry body for Christchurch tech companies.

Wellington has immense value to the tech sector and will become more important as IT influence extends beyond the enterprise, WREDA says.

There is a need to teach teachers how to bring technology into the classroom, not as a specialist subject, but as a method of teaching all subjects.

The summit brings together two facets of education technology, both of which will have an impact on the economy and the future for NZ students.

The booming education technology market will be under the microscope at a NZTech education technology summit in July.

The NZTech Advanced Technology Summit 2016 is drawing near, and it aims to bring the dynamics of education technology (Edtech) to Auckland.

The New Zealand Government is launching a new global impact visa that is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop in this country.

Auckland's Lynfield College clinches the high school excellence title at the VEX Robotics World Championships, continuing NZ's winning streak.

New Zealand tech companies are setting up offices in Vietnam as the country emerges as Asia's new tech manufacturing hub.

Technology will reshape New Zealand in the next 10 years, with self-driving cars and smart devices playing a key role, says NZTech.

New Zealand's low productivity may be solved by technology, says NZTech CEO. ICT is key to transforming government services. #NewZealand #Productivity.

Virtual and augmented reality, start-up competitions, youth events and a showcase of Kiwi innovation heroes will feature in the inaugural Techweek AKL.