Brain Drain stories
NZ firms lift tech spend as AI shifts from trials to scale
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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dr
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digital transformation
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ai
New Zealand firms plan bigger tech budgets as optimism grows, shifting AI from pilots to scaled deployments despite talent and cyber strains.
CIOs warned of AI over-reliance in cybersecurity defence
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Michael Marcotte warns CIOs against over-reliance on AI in cybersecurity, highlighting a critical shortage in cyber skills that threatens corporate security.
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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uc
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ai
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government
Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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agricultural technology
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fintech
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clean technologies
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
How to tackle the great brain drain in the tech industry
Tue, 28th Jun 2022
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edutech
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
Tech talent shortage hindering growth and operations for 83% of ANZ organisations, according to Hays Salary Guide.
Q&A: Meet Green Light Worldwide's NZ resource manager Regie Saylo
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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hcm
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it services
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payroll systems
Green Light Worldwide gains momentum in New Zealand, expanding its presence to meet growing demand in the IT market.
Shopify, Salesforce, Basecamp join lineup for NZ remote working conference
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
The RemoteTogetherNZ festival in Queenstown is bringing together experts to promote remote and flexible work best practices.
Exclusive Interview: Milestone on their partner ecosystem and the ANZ VMS market
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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saas
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martech
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iot
Milestone Systems leverages its XProtect platform to empower partners in the ANZ VMS market. With a new distributor and focus on AI and IoT, growth is imminent.
New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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drones
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data analytics
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data science
They call it the 'brain drain', where talented young New Zealanders leave our shores to seek better prospects elsewhere - this could soon change.
ICT projects increase spurs 2013 recruitment drive
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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ict
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social media
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brain drain
Confidence is up in the ICT sector with a significant rise in new projects bolstering recruitment activity for the year ahead.
Kiwi tech innovation - Where to from here?
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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exeed
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belkin
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distributors
Kiwi innovation thrives on collaboration and a 'Number 8 wire mentality', as experts at Rutherford Innovation Showcase urge for global R&D push.
Overcome the brain drain
Sun, 1st Oct 2006
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synergy
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devs
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brain drain
New Zealand's brain drain is a common issue, but Synergy is tackling it by supporting staff on their overseas ventures and welcoming them back home.