Game development sector rebate design announced

01 September 2023

The Government has finalised the design of the Game Development Sector Rebate scheme, following a constructive period of consultation with the sector. The design takes on board many of the sector’s suggestions to clarify parts of the design and adjust some criteria to better fit the sector’s operational practices. The details can be found on … Continue reading "AI Playbook"

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Tech investment lays foundations for future economy

24 May 2023

As part of Budget 2023, the Government will be investing over $27 million in a new funding package to advance digital technology skills and talent activities that are part of the Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan (ITP). This funding will help grow New Zealand’s tech sector workforce and equip more Kiwis to upskill and reskill … Continue reading "AI Playbook"

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Digital Tech ITP launches!

15 May 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of The Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) and our new look website. For several years, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and industry (led by NZTech) have worked together to develop a vision for the longer term growth of our sector: The world looks to … Continue reading "AI Playbook"

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National SFIA Licence for New Zealand Businesses and Government Agencies

16 December 2022

SFIA is a global technical competency and skills framework used in around 200 countries and extensively in New Zealand and Australia. The licence enables all government entities, all New Zealand businesses, and individuals to access and use the SFIA framework.

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See Tomorrow First September 2022

07 September 2022

Kia ora and hello,It’s been a busy and inspiring few months, with offshore trade missions showcasing some of our incredible companies in the US, UK and Australia. Back in Aotearoa, a busy Techweek was followed by a celebration of our community at the Hi-Tech Awards Gala. Ka rawe, what a night it was!  With New Zealand borders … Continue reading "AI Playbook"

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Share your views on upskilling and reskilling

04 May 2022

Helping more people to upskill and reskill in the digital technology sector is essential to ensure the sector has the experienced talent it needs.

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Tech Story update: March

11 March 2022

Check out the latest news from Tech Story

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Massive opportunities from accelerating digital growth - NZTech

11 February 2022

The release today of a draft digital technologies industry transformation plan (ITP) is the result of a year-long collaboration between Government and the tech sector

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AI Playbook

The Playbook is a key part of the work that the New Zealand has underway in building trust, through the Digital Strategy for Aotearoa, and in helping raise awareness and guide New Zealand’s own AI journey, through the AI Strategy for Aotearoa.
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AI Strategy Workstream Update #03.2021

Current work underway Cornerstones being updated in light of AI Summit feedback, with draft AI Strategy being prepared.  An engagement and communications plan is in development, as is work on some key projects that sit under the Strategy. Upcoming engagements/milestones Targeted engagements with key  stakeholders on cornerstones underway. Post the AI Summit, we will consult … Continue reading "AI Strategy Workstream Update #03.2021"
01 June 2021
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AI strategy draft cornerstones

The AI Strategy is organised around six key areas that together, provide the framework for action, setting out our priorities for AI in New Zealand.
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AI Strategy Workstream Update #02.2021

Current work underway Initial Engagement is proceeding on the cornerstones, with a more in-depth engagement and communications plan in development. Upcoming engagements and milestones Initial engagement on the AI Strategy Cornerstones  with key stakeholders is currently being planned. The AI Summit to be held on May 12 will also provide a further opportunity to engage … Continue reading "AI Strategy Workstream Update #02.2021"
23 April 2021
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Operationalizing Values In AI – The Case of Fairness

This post considers the feasibility of ensuring that a society’s core values are operationalized in a government’s use of AI; it does so through the lens of an especially challenging value: fairness.
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AI Strategy Workstream Update #01.2021

Current work underway Initial Engagement is proceeding on the cornerstones, with a more in-depth engagement and communications plan in development. Upcoming engagements and milestones Initial engagement on the AI Strategy Cornerstones with key stakeholders is currently being planned. The AI Summit to be held on May 12 will also provide a further opportunity to engage … Continue reading "AI Strategy Workstream Update #01.2021"
19 March 2021