One of the opportunities that members of TUANZ have is to put their name forward for election to the Board. Being part of the Board gives you the opportunity to influence the future work of the organisation and how TUANZ impacts the direction of the digital technology landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are now […]
TUANZ’s new Responsible Generative AI position paper calls for a balanced approach to AI adoption, highlighting trust, transparency and human oversight as essential to unlocking its full economic potential. With AI projected to contribute up to $76 billion to New Zealand’s economy by 2038, TUANZ is urging government and industry to work together to ensure AI is adopted responsibly, building public confidence while driving innovation, productivity and growth.
TUANZ is calling for a new approach to data use in New Zealand, one that moves beyond lengthy privacy policies and one-off consent towards greater transparency, trust, and individual control. In its new Transparent Data Use position paper, TUANZ argues that as AI and data-driven services become increasingly embedded in daily life, organisations must act as trusted stewards of data, ensuring people clearly understand how their information is used and can make informed choices. The paper outlines four key priorities, including explainable AI, standardised data labels, stronger consumer control of data, and support for Māori data sovereignty, to help build a high-trust, high-growth digital economy.
MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 June 2026 The Tech Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) is urging a shift to a more proactive and enforceable approach to cyber security, warning that current settings place too much responsibility on individuals and small businesses to manage increasingly complex digital risks. As part of its 2026 policy programme, […]
The Technology Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) is proud to announce that Te Ara Hihiko, its flagship equity-and-inclusion initiative, has been awarded the 2025 NZ Compare Supreme Award in the Making a Difference category. The award recognises organisations effecting real and lasting social impact, and this year the judges selected Te Ara Hihiko for […]
The Technology Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) today announced the appointment of Paul Littlefair as Chair of the TUANZ Board.
The Technology Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) has today launched its Connecting Aotearoa 2025 report, following its recent Connecting Aotearoa Summit in Hamilton. The report distils the summit’s key findings and sets a bold agenda for closing New Zealand’s digital divide.
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