Industry voice NZTech, today announces the launch of a new report, Technology for Emissions Reduction: A framework for Aotearoa’s Climate Technology Roadmap.  The report sheds light on the crucial role of tech in driving emissions reduction efforts and is being launched by the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change at an event at Spark’s Innovation Studio in Auckland today. “As we navigate the complexities of climate change, embracing a diverse range of technologies is becoming increasingly important. Tech can contribute to reducing emissions, promoting sustainability and driving eco ..read more

If you’ve followed my work for a while, you know that I wear many hats. From IoT to Blockchain, I love seeing the intersection of technologies that are multi-faceted and can contribute to creating significant impact across multiple industries and society as a whole.   In the context of wearing my Blockchain hat, I was recently asked in an email “What is IoT anyway?”. It made me chuckle but also made me realise that other industries and technology vertices are working in their silos, often sheltered from the interconnectedness that not only exists but is crucial for the next leap in our te ..read more

Kia ora, What is a climate technology roadmap and why do we need one? This is the question we’ll be answering on Thursday at the launch of our latest report in the Digital Nation series. New Zealand has a long road ahead to meet its emissions targets and tech is crucial for a greener future. ClimateTech is also a substantial growth opportunity with a global market valued at $20 billion and set to reach $100 billion by 2030. During 2023, NZTech undertook several surveys and sector sprints to gain valuable insights into the many roles of tech in emissions reductions. Climate technology roadmaps ..read more

We’re supporting Unlock Innovation to understand more about the issues surrounding unrecognised and underutilised dyslexic talent in New Zealand. Up to one in five New Zealanders are dyslexic, a neurodiversity that is often concealed. Dyslexics make up approximately 35 percent of entrepreneurs and many have founded leading brands. Despite progress in accommodating diverse learners in schools, dyslexia in the workplace is often overlooked. In 2022, Unlock Innovation partnered with CanterburyTech and received research funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). This ..read more

Kia ora, The year is now in full swing and I hope you have all had a lovely Easter break. We will be announcing dates for our key programmes, Mentoring Circles and ShadowTech soon, keep an eye out for dedicated communications about those. We have also been beavering away on a major new initiative which we will launch later this year. Thank you to those who joined our IWD event on Friday 8 March. It was amazing to see so many of you and I am now contemplating how I can use Taylor Swift to inspire more women into Tech. If you weren’t able to join us on the day, and have no idea what I’m talking ..read more

TechWomen is delighted to announce the appointment of Jyothi Madanial to the Executive Council. With a career spanning two countries and twenty years, Jyothi has extensive experience in software and product design, development, and delivery. She is an enthusiastic problem solver dedicated to addressing everyday challenges. Jyothi co-founded the Women in Tech Roles Community at AWS NZ, focusing on career and professional development for women in a supportive community environment. She volunteers her time for various activities, sharing her experiences as a woman in tech and organising Hour of C ..read more

Deloitte and FintechNZ are delighted to launch the 2024 New Zealand Fintech Pulsecheck.  The financial services sector continues to see rapid change and as we move towards a new horizon of digital enablement, trust and transparency has never been more critical, says the report.  “The New Zealand Fintech Pulsecheck report explores the core challenges facing our industry, particularly data privacy, fraud and trust,” says FinTechNZ’s Jason Roberts. “Through digital innovation, fintech companies are not just solving problems, they’re revolutionising the customer experience. This is helpi ..read more

March has been another busy month with great attendance across various events and initiatives throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.  Working Groups This month we established governance for the AI Strategy for Aotearoa Working Group and laid the groundwork for a new Working Group on Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). We are also expanding our Kāhui Māori Advisory Panel to help broaden our inclusion and share the increased workload. The AI Governance Working Group is making great progress on extending our aigovernance.nz website content ..read more

Susana TomazSTEAM Coordinator and Across School Lead for the Te Kāhui Ako o Pupuke  Teaching the basics brilliantly, phone bans, charter schools … How about AI? Why isn’t the AI in Education conversation happening? As countries like Singapore, which ranked number one for Maths, Science and Reading in the PISA tests 2022, invest in an National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, and Australia forges ahead with frameworks and partnerships to integrate AI into education, the absence of a comprehensive AI framework for schools in Aotearoa becomes increasingly concerning. Source: National AI St ..read more

SpeakiaAspiring to lead in speaking skills development – shaping a future where English language learners anywhere can access high-quality education through technology. EduMaxi has a broad learning solutions focus but their primary edtech product is Speakia. With a 5-star rating on the Education App Store, Speakia currently supports non-English speaking children aged four to 10 years to build their English language speaking confidence from a young age. Focusing on harnessing the power of interactive and engaging tools to enhance language development, the Speakia platform leverages gamified lea ..read more