Ahead of the general election in October, The Tech Users Association (TUANZ) has called on whoever makes up the next Government to commit to connectivity as a core utility. The challenges presented by the significant weather events of early 2023 have shed light on the need for resilient connectivity, especially in rural communities. “While much […]
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 […]
The Tech Users Association (TUANZ) supports a call for high-quality connectivity to be prioritised by the Government as a core utility, a newly published report says. “The last few years have shown that high-quality connectivity has real value and is an essential need in today’s world. If there was any lingering doubt, the significant weather […]
The Tech Users Association (TUANZ) has asked Government to ensure the user is central to any national response around artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter to the Minister of Digital Economy and Communications, Hon Ginny Andersen, TUANZ has asked the government to strongly consider the impacts AI may have on users now and in the […]
Government, industry, and community representatives gathered at the Tech Users Association (TUANZ) Rural Connectivity Symposium in Christchurch yesterday, to discuss future proofing connectivity in our rural communities. “Recent weather events at the beginning of this year have reinforced the need to continue to future-proof rural communities in Aotearoa, with regional and rural New Zealand users […]
The Tech Users Association (TUANZ) is pleased to announce the opening of registrations for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2023, 16-17 May, Christchurch. Future proofing our rural communities remains a key topic in an election year. “If the last few years haven’t shown the real value in high quality connectivity, then the adverse weather events […]
The Tech Users Association (TUANZ) supports the government’s Lifting Connectivity in Aotearoa statement of intent regarding digital connectivity infrastructure released today. Lifting Connectivity in Aotearoa outlines the foundation for the digital connectivity we currently have, and the areas that need to continue to be addressed in order to reach the overarching vision of enabling Aotearoa […]
Tech Users Day 2022 was a day of inspiring speakers, networking, table and panel discussions, challenging our vision of New Zealand being in the top 10 digital ready nations by 2030. What will it look like and how do we get there? How do we gain momentum in transformation and ensure no one is left […]
TUANZ is proud to be the named sponsor of the People’s Choice Award – Broadband 2022 at the NZ Compare Awards. The award recognises the best overall service provider in New Zealand, as voted by the New Zealand public. The award celebrates a service provider that has achieved success based on those that matter to […]
The Tech Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) welcomed new board members at its Annual General Meeting held online last night. Congratulations to Andy Edwards (re-elected), Caitlin Metz, Kaity Mitchell, Vaughn Baker (re-elected) and Paul Littefair who have been appointed to the board. They join existing board members Maxine Elliott, Tristan Illich (chair), Wendy McGowan, […]
