We help to advance the foundations for a successful digital nation including education, connectivity, cybersecurity, digital access and trade. Our research explores the opportunities and impact that technology offers New Zealand.
The Inland Revenue is reviewing the policy settings and practices relating to the taxation of software development in order to determine an appropriate tax accounting treatment for income and expenses …
Continue reading "Tech Alliance Software Tax Survey – March 2021"
March 2021
#Economy
Submission to Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bill. NZTech supports the Bill with an amendment upon Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and a lack …
Continue reading "NZTech Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bill Submission"
February 2021
#Economy, #Fintech
Build Digital Capability to accelerate economic growth and productivity This TechLeaders Executive briefing paper recommends the joint development of a NZ Digital Strategy to progress the frameworks, policy, regulation and …
Continue reading "Incoming Minister Briefing"
December 2020
#Economy
Ahead of the 2020 General Election, New Zealand’s TechLeaders are urging all political parties to prioritise our digital future. The TechLeaders Executive have published their manifesto outlining specific areas that we believe …
Continue reading "TechLeaders Manifesto"
July 2020
#Economy, #Skills, Talent & Work
Several of the Tech Alliance associations conducted a member survey April and May 2020 to gather insights into the impact of COVID-19 on the tech ecosystem. Several hundred members responded …
Continue reading "NZ Tech Alliance COVID-19 Survey"
May 2020
#Economy
Submission to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Taxation (KiwiSaver, Student Loans, and Remedial Matters) Bill. Although supportive of the research and development (R&D) tax incentive, NZTech’s concerns …
Continue reading "Submission on Research and Development Tax Credit Legislation"
September 2019
#Economy
An analysis of the impact of interactive media and games on New Zealand’s economy and wellbeing. The Interactive Aotearoa Study drew upon several data sources, research studies and 50 qualitative …
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August 2019
#Economy, #Interactive Media
It is our strongly held belief that the prosperity of New Zealand is inextricably linked to how we embrace our future as a digital nation. This manifesto is a collaboration …
Continue reading "2017 Manifesto – New Zealand’s Digital Future"
May 2017
#Economy
With the rapidly changing pace of technology, most people are unaware of the exponential impact many technologies are having throughout society. As the voice of the technology sector, NZTech set …
Continue reading "From Tech Sector to Digital Nation"
June 2016
#Economy