Entries by Craig Young

The hidden cost of scaling AI

A guest blog post from Shannon Harris, Managing director of HP New Zealand Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from experimentation into everyday use. What began as pilots and proofs of concept is now embedded in how people write, analyse information, collaborate and make decisions at work. For many organisations, the conversation has shifted from whether […]

TUANZ Annual Report & AGM

Following a vibrant Tech Users Summit 2025, we’re pleased to share key outcomes from our AGM, celebrate our Member Awards, and publish our Annual Report. New TUANZ Board for 2025/26Congratulations to our re-elected and newly elected board members. These dedicated volunteers generously contribute their time and knowledge to champion our members’ interests across a range […]

TUANZ Member Awards 2025 – Nominations Open

Nominations for the 2025 TUANZ Member Awards are now officially open! We’re proud to once again celebrate the outstanding achievements, leadership and impact of our community. Whether you’ve led a transformative project, made a difference in your community, or know someone whose leadership deserves to be recognised, we want to hear your story! 2025 Award […]

Creative and Tech Industries Warn of Economic Growth Risks in Vocational Education Reforms 

  Leading organisations representing New Zealand’s creative and technology sectors have expressed growing concern that the Government’s vocational education reforms risk sidelining two of the fastest-growing and most vital parts of the New Zealand economy.  While supporting efforts to strengthen vocational education, industry leaders say yesterday’s announcement of the proposed new Industry Standards Boards (ISBs) […]

Digital Technology Workforce Development Submission 2025

IT Professionals and TUANZ have developed a joint submission on the latest moves in the reshpe ofg vocational training in NZ.  In the submission we advocate for the digital technology sector’s unique needs within Aotearoa’s vocational education reforms. We favour an independent work-based learning model to ensure industry control and agility in training. The submission emphasises the […]