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. […]
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 […]
At TUANZ, our “Education to Employment” mission is simple: ensuring every New Zealander can thrive in a digitally connected world. To help our members stay ahead of the curve, we are officially launching our first suite of curated education offerings. We have partnered with the Skills Development Group to provide members with access to expert-led […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
Welcome to the TUANZ Arotahi Spotlight series, celebrating and supporting the inclusion of Māori and Pasifika in technology careers.
How a large company stays agile (reflections from Amy) As my first quarter of a year at Airbus flies by, I’ve really gained an appreciation for this amazing beast of a company I now work for. While supply chain challenges and post-COVID resource issues remain prevalent in the aerospace industry, I’m consistently impressed by how […]
Chapter Two: Palmerston North to Paris Reflections from Jack – a glimpse into agri-food accelerators on opposite sides of the globe As we settle into our new lives in the South of France, my first contract project involved evaluating 35 food-tech start-up businesses from across Europe. Having been similarly involved in the New Zealand entrepreneurial […]
