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 "Game development sector rebate design announced"

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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 "Game development sector rebate design announced"

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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 "Game development sector rebate design announced"

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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 "Game development sector rebate design announced"

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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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Growing Export Success
Growing Export Success

Game development sector rebate design announced

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 "Game development sector rebate design announced"
01 September 2023
Growing Export Success

Export Workstream Update #03.2021

Current work underway Sian Simpson from Public Rally will be reporting back to Callaghan Innovation and NZTE on the Discovery Phase on the needs of the SaaS Community early June (this work has been funded by Callaghan Innovation).  Upcoming engagements/milestones The insights from the Discovery phase will feed into the design of the Community initiative, … Continue reading "Export Workstream Update #03.2021"
01 June 2021
Growing Export Success

Export Workstream Update #02.2021

Current work underway Sense Partners work has been received and is being considered for input into the development of an action plan for SaaS and interactive media exporting firms. Upcoming engagements and milestones MBIE, NZTE and Callaghan to agree action plan. Emerging themes Interviewees have identified common themes around access to skills, opportunities for entrepreneurs … Continue reading "Export Workstream Update #02.2021"
23 April 2021
Growing Export Success

Export Workstream Update #01.2021

Current work underway Sense Partners work has been completed.  Planning for next steps underway. Upcoming engagements and milestones Report back to interviewees on the Sense partners report, Creative identity Emerging themes SaaS Community is a key “need”, High growth companies require a different offering of international support, policy changes in immigration to include category – … Continue reading "Export Workstream Update #01.2021"
19 March 2021