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 2025/26
Congratulations 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 of digital technology issues, while providing governance and oversight of our operations.
Your TUANZ Board for 2025/26:
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Tristan Illich (re-elected)
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Zoe Udy (re-elected)
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Matthew Harrison (re-elected)
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Sid Kumar (re-elected)
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Jo Crawford (newly elected)
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Andrew Cushen
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Paul Littlefair
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Caitlin Metz
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Garth Spencer
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Kari Jones
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David Mathieson
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Eden Robertson (Board intern)
Our vision remains clear: ensuring all individuals and businesses have unrestricted access to the technology and services they need to thrive, so no one is left behind in our nation’s digital transformation.
TUANZ Annual Report 2024/2025
TUANZ Member Awards 2025
Congratulations to this year’s winners:
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Community Initiative of the Year: Rise by Talent
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Technology Initiative of the Year: One NZ
Spark NZ and FortySouth received High Distinction
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Outstanding Future Leader: Alex Stewart
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Outstanding Leader in the User Community: Lee Timutimu
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Technology Journalist of the Year: Bill Bennett
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Life Member: Pat O’Connell
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Chair’s Award: Anthony Royal
Thank you to all our members, partners, speakers and volunteers who made the Tech Users Summit 2025 and our AGM a success. Your support fuels our mission and strengthens our voice on the issues that matter to technology users across Aotearoa.
