NZTech News

Accelerating Aotearoa’s path to net zero

Kia ora, Last week, I joined a meeting where government officials raised questions about the potential impact of data centres - an important topic, but one that often sees more opinions than facts. Reliable data is hard to come by. However, a recent report on the Australian data centre market 

November 11, 2024

Industry News

What is the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand?

The AI Forum, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, is advancing its research into the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Our second survey is now live and we’re inviting New Zealanders to share their experiences a

November 11, 2024

Media Releases

DINZ Welcomes the Publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules

Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) is pleased to see the Government’s latest steps toward establishing safe and secure digital identity services, with the official publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Rules, effective today. This marks a significant milestone for

November 8, 2024

Media Releases

📢 Announcing the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map & Report 2024

We’re delighted to share the first edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report 2024. This report details the evolution of open banking and features the first visual map of the participants and the present and emerging use cases within Aotearoa. “Aotearoa New Zea

November 7, 2024

Industry News

Expressions of Interest Sought for U.S. Market Programme

New Zealand's EdTech and Education Publishing sectors have long seen the United States as a key market, offering substantial opportunities to expand their reach. In 2025, two major education conferences - the ASCD Annual Conference (focused on general education) and ISTE Live 25 (centered on educat

November 6, 2024

NZTech News

Emerging tech regulations

Kia ora, Last week at our Wellington Dialogues - Digital Safety summit we gathered a diverse group of voices to explore this vital topic. Insights from Meta and TikTok experts were especially enlightening, from new approaches to teen accounts to the global debate ov

November 4, 2024

Newsletters

Power in partnership

Kia ora, Last month, I discussed our continued engagement with Hon Andrew Bayley, marking a new high point for sector collaboration. We’re preparing for a third meeting to address key topics including reducing licensing barriers for digital banks, surcharge fees feedback and the possibility of

October 24, 2024

Newsletters

Industry engagement and future plans | October Newsletter

Kia ora, October may bring Halloween, but I’m calling it “Crazy-month” with the whirlwind of activity - whether it’s the lead-up to Christmas or gearing up for the second half of the financial year ending in March. At Digital Identity NZ (DINZ), we’re delivering on the present while pl

October 24, 2024

Newsletters

Opportunities and Achievements in 2024 | October Newsletter

Kia ora, As we power through the final quarter of 2024, there are still plenty of wonderful opportunities to connect with the EdTech and education community, grow your network, and access support for you and your business. There’s still time to register for the Safer Technologies for S

October 24, 2024