Why should digital be a core infrastructure for Aotearoa?

In today’s world, digital technology is more than just a tool, it’s the backbone of modern society. As New Zealand continues its rapid digital transformation, it’s clear that digital is not just an add-on, but an essential infrastructure, as critical as our roads, energy and water systems.

Digital infrastructure underpins how we work, connect, learn and access vital services. From telehealth appointments to secure online banking, cloud-based business systems that keep our economy running, digital technology is woven into the fabric of everyday life. When digital systems are robust, everyone benefits: businesses are more resilient, government services are more accessible, and communities can better respond to challenges and opportunities.

But treating digital as core infrastructure is also about ensuring equity. Reliable internet, digital skills, and access to technology shouldn’t be a privilege, they are basic requirements for full participation in modern society. By investing in digital infrastructure, New Zealand can close the digital divide, boost productivity, and empower innovation across every sector, from healthcare and education to business and government.

That’s why this year’s Tech Users Summit 2025 is themed “Digital as Core Infrastructure.” We’re bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across Aotearoa to explore how digital infrastructure is reshaping our future and what we must do to ensure everyone can thrive in a connected world.

Join us on 10 September 2025 at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland, to be part of this crucial conversation. Let’s unlock New Zealand’s digital future, together.

Learn more and register today.