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TUANZ welcomes new board members

The Tech Users Association of New Zealand welcomes new board members, with a vision of putting NZ in the top 10 digital ready nations by 2030.

By Nadine Rogers • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022

Government

Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa

The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022

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Network Infrastructure

One NZ calls for long-term telecom investment policy

Rising demand and tighter economics are squeezing network spending, with One NZ warning New Zealanders could feel slower progress in coverage and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

New Zealand faces widening innovation gap, TUANZ warns

Technology leaders say the country risks falling further behind as AI adoption, cyber threats and rising costs outpace progress.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

Schools, households and agencies face uneven access and safety online as TUANZ urges a national rethink over AI, curriculum and mobile coverage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Gaming

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

IT Industry

Te Ara Hihiko honoured for boosting Māori tech equity

Te Ara Hihiko wins top NZ Compare honour for tackling systemic barriers and boosting Māori and Pasifika equity in Aotearoa's tech sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026

DevOps

Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future

Paul Littlefair has been named Chair of TUANZ, steering its new strategy focused on inclusion, AI, data privacy and digital skills across New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps

The Technology Users Association urges New Zealand to boost its digital strategy, tackling cybersecurity and tech skills gaps to remain globally competitive.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

REANNZ

Efforts to bridge New Zealand's rural connectivity gap

The Rural Connectivity Symposium in Rotorua gathered over 200 attendees to address New Zealand's rural digital divide, highlighting urgent connectivity needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024

New Zealand's tech landscape faces a pivotal year ahead, with AI and cybersecurity taking priority in 2024, as detailed by TUANZ in their latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Health Technologies

Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board

Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand's digital future and health tech advocacy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024

Health Technologies

Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads

The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Government

Next Govt must deal with NZ's tech industry skills shortage

TUANZ has called on whoever makes up the next Government to deal with our tech industry skills shortage by developing pathways to attract diverse talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023

Cloud Services

TUANZ Announces New Board Members & Releases Annual Report

The Tech Users Association of New Zealand introduces new board members and releases its Annual Report for 2022/23. #TUANZ #NewZealandTech.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023

Cybersecurity

TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety

The Tech Users Association has called on whoever makes up the next Government to commit to continuing to take the lead on improving security and safety online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023