NZTech news stories

A new initiative focused on getting Māori and Pacific wāhine into the tech industry and backed by Microsoft, NZTech and the government is calling for tech companies to get involved.

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

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

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.

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

"Digital technology businesses are having problems attracting, developing and retaining people with tech and creative skills needed to help New Zealand grow faster, especially out of the COVID pandemic."

"In a world where digital technology underpins every part of our society and economy, we must not risk our digital future."

“We are seeing sectors like the game developers growing exports at exponential rates, local IT companies working through the night helping other sectors rapidly become more digital."

But it seems larger studios are taking a large chunk of the export pie.

NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says a review of New Zealand's immigration settings is imperative.

New Zealanders are not adjusting their behaviours around cybersecurity fast enough.

Technology should be flying high when it comes to government investment and commitment from New Zealand's political parties. But is it?

"If we can provide the environment for entrepreneurs to build the next Xero or Rocket Lab, we will see thousands of new technology businesses established."

With the most diverse board ever, Muller has released a statement that highlights greater inclusion as the tech sector thrives in a pandemic-hit NZ.

"The New Zealand technology sector continues to thrive and support the New Zealand economy during the global pandemic."

The tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future.

"Almost overnight, born of necessity, the government, businesses and people gained first-hand experience of a more digital world."

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis appears to have 'dramatically lifted' the Government's understanding of how critical technology is for New Zealand, says NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller. 

FintechNZ general manager James Brown says that the virus could change the fintech landscape across industries.

Technology is the fastest growing sector in New Zealand and digital trade is especially important for the New Zealand economy."

"With massive increases in scams and phishing, criminals are benefiting from Kiwis cyber ambivalence, stealing more than $3.8 million in the last quarter alone."

“Not just the tech sector, but all sectors of the economy will suffer, if schools don’t successfully introduce digital skills.”

"Businesses and organisations must act to prevent future cyber hacks, which is now costing New Zealand vast sums annually."

"We need to consider AI in all sectors, including health, education, agriculture and banking. AI will be useful in almost every way of life in New Zealand."