Entries by Craig Young

TUANZ Media release: TUANZ Marks 40 Years of Tech Advocacy with Focus on Core Infrastructure, Responsible AI, and Governance

30/09/2026 in , , /by

AUCKLAND — Addressing members at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, Technology Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) Board Chair Paul Littlefair highlighted four decades of independent advocacy for tech users across Aotearoa, while outlining a pragmatic policy agenda for the upcoming election year. Reflecting on the organisation’s 40-year milestone since its founding during the telecommunications monopolies […]

TUANZ Media release: TUANZ welcomes online safety focus and calls for collaborative approach to protecting young New Zealanders

24/08/2026 in , , /by

AUCKLAND, 24 August 2026 – The Technology Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) supports the Government’s commitment to reducing online harm and welcomes the opportunity to work alongside Government, industry, educators and communities to ensure the legislation delivers practical, effective and enduring improvements in online safety. TUANZ, representing New Zealand’s technology users for 40 years, […]

Connectivity must be treated as essential infrastructure to close  Aotearoa’s digital divide, says TUANZ

23/07/2026 in , , , /by

Aotearoa New Zealand has successfully built one of the world’s leading connectivity networks, with 87% of New Zealanders now having access to ultra-fast fibre broadband. However, the benefits of that investment are not being shared equally, and the final barriers to digital inclusion must now be addressed.  Today, as the final paper in its six-week […]

Building Aotearoa’s digital workforce critical to unlocking AI-led growth.

23/06/2026 in , , , /by

The Tech Users Associate of New Zealand (TUANZ) is calling for urgent, coordinated investment in home-grown digital capability to ensure Aotearoa can capture the significant economic opportunity presented by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.  New Zealand’s technology sector is already the country’s second-largest export earner, generating more than $17 billion annually. TUANZ says sustaining and […]

Building on Strong Foundations: TUANZ calls for cross-party tech strategy to unlock Aotearoa’s digital future

16/06/2026 in , , , /by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 June 2026 Building on Strong Foundations: TUANZ calls for cross-party tech strategy to unlock Aotearoa’s digital future Aotearoa New Zealand has the talent, capability  and infrastructure to be a leading digital nation. But realising this potential will require a clear, long-term technology strategy that endures beyond electoral cycles, says the Tech […]

TUANZ launches 2026 Digital Priorities Report, warning of growing innovation gap for New Zealand

29/04/2026 in , , /by

The Technology Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) today released its 2026 Digital Priorities Report, highlighting that New Zealand is at a pivotal technological crossroads, with strong digital foundations at risk of being undermined by slowing adoption and widening global competition. (You can read the full report here) The sixth annual report, delivered in partnership […]

Securing Aotearoa’s digital lifeblood – our critical infrastructure – from cyber attack.

28/04/2026 in , /by

At TUANZ, we recently submitted our formal response to the government’s 2026 Enhancing the Cyber Security of New Zealand’s Critical Infrastructure System discussion document regarding the enhancement of our critical infrastructure. The Big Picture: Why This Matters Now Digital connectivity is no longer just a convenience; it is the “lifeblood” of our economy and society. […]

The hidden cost of scaling AI

26/02/2026 in /by

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 […]