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2/12/2026
Techday NZ

Spark & Icehouse launch free AI workshops for SMEs

Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.

General Tech
2/12/2026
Techday NZ

Fantasy dairy league turns real New Zealand cows into stars

Meadow Fresh launches a fantasy league where real New Zealand cows earn points via smart-collar data, with NZD $20,000 up for grabs.

General Tech
2/12/2026
RNZ Media & Technology

A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe

Beware AI-assisted scams going after your heart and then your wallet.

General Tech
2/11/2026
Techday NZ

ASA tightens rules on therapeutic & health ads for 2026

ASA unveils tougher 2026 rules on health ads, targeting vulnerable audiences, stricter claims, and tighter control of online testimonials.

General Tech
2/11/2026
Techday NZ

Wellington startup launches Metaport for agency risk

Wellington startup Dcentrica has unveiled Metaport, a platform giving digital agencies real-time visibility of security and maintenance risk.

General Tech
2/11/2026
Techday NZ

Pead launches GEO service to shape AI brand answers

Auckland agency Pead launches GEO service to help brands influence how AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini answer consumer queries.

General Tech
2/11/2026
Techday NZ

Crimson Education names Sir John Key chair amid expansion

Crimson Education names former New Zealand prime minister Sir John Key chair as it accelerates global expansion and ramps up AI-driven growth.

General Tech
2/10/2026
NZTech News

Let’s keep the momentum going: what’s coming up

As we step into a new year, I feel incredibly optimistic about the future we are building together, one where balance, equity, and opportunity for women in tech continue to grow stronger in Aotearoa New Zealand. The post Let’s keep the momentum going: what’s coming up appeared first on Tech New Zealand.

General Tech
2/10/2026
NZTech News

2026 is underway: Summit, BIO USA + ambassadors

We’re officially back into the rhythm of 2026, and I hope everyone enjoyed a well‑earned break. It’s going to be a big year for us, and we’re already moving at pace. The post 2026 is underway: Summit, BIO USA + ambassadors appeared first on Tech New Zealand.

General Tech
2/9/2026
Techday NZ

Trade Me launches ChatGPT property search app in NZ

Trade Me Property debuts a ChatGPT app that lets New Zealand home hunters search live listings via conversational prompts and an interactive map.

General Tech
2/9/2026
NZTech News

🔒Building a safer online Aotearoa

This week, the internet’s front and centre. Safer Internet Day 2026 is tomorrow and it’s a timely reminder to pause and reflect on how we look after ourselves and each other … Continue reading "🔒Building a safer online Aotearoa" The post 🔒Building a safer online Aotearoa appeared first on Tech New Zealand.

General Tech
2/9/2026
Techday NZ

Meadow Fresh launches fantasy league with real cows

Meadow Fresh has launched Fantasy Herd, a Kiwi cow-based fantasy league using live farm data, with players chasing a NZD $20,000 prize.

General Tech