TUANZ stories
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Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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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.
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Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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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.
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Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.
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Next Govt must deal with NZ's tech industry skills shortage
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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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.
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TUANZ Announces New Board Members & Releases Annual Report
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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The Tech Users Association of New Zealand introduces new board members and releases its Annual Report for 2022/23. #TUANZ #NewZealandTech.
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TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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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.
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TUANZ calls on next Govt to ensure users are at centre of AI
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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TUANZ calls on next Government to prioritize users in AI development, warning of risks such as biased algorithms and eroding trust in technology.
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Calls for next Govt to commit to connectivity as core utility
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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The challenges presented by the weather events of early 2023 have shed light on the need for resilient connectivity, especially in rural communities.
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TUANZ welcomes new board members
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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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.
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Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.
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Why is NZ lagging behind the world in cybersecurity?
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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New Zealand ranks 56th in the world for cybersecurity, according to a report by TUANZ. The country aims to be in the top 10 by 2030.
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New Zealand falls behind on digital economic performance
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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New Zealand has dropped from place 16 to 20 on the NTI overall between 2020 and 2021; seven places behind Australia.
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TUANZ to address rural connectivity at 2022 symposium
Fri, 27th May 2022
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TUANZ is hosting the Rural Connectivity Symposium for the first time in person since 2019, providing a forum to discuss the state of rural connectivity.
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Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.
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Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.
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Enable and TUANZ partner to develop Canterbury’s future tech leaders
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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FLINT is a national leadership programme run by TUANZ that provides networking development opportunities for the next generation.
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Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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telecommunications amendment bill
Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.
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Simon Bridges to introduce Bill to modernise Telco Act to Parliament
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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The Commission will be able to make codes that address retail service quality if the industry fails to develop industry-led codes that are adequate.
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More competition needed - Tuanz backs Govt's request for review of mobile market
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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TUANZ backs Govt's call for a competition review in NZ's mobile sector, urging more market players for innovation.
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TUANZ gets behind next phase of Kiwi telco review
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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telco
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Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand welcomes opportunity to have a say on proposed changes to Telecommunications Act.