GovTech stories
The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.
A digital product database could trim consenting costs and lift New Zealand builders' productivity, with gains to GDP estimated at up to NZD $220 million.
Government advice on emerging technologies is set to speed up decisions on digital identity, AI and other services for Kiwis.
New Zealand's capital is pioneering GovTech, a venture to modernise public services by blending government expertise with private sector innovation.
Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.
Business and government leaders will hear how blockchain could improve data control, security and efficiency across key sectors at an Auckland conference.
The Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator Bootcamp is officially in motion as teams converge on Wellington to put their ideas to the test.
Spark and Revera back Creative HQ's Lightning Lab GovTech, boosting Wellington's bid as a global government tech hub in a USD $450 billion sector.
The NZ Government is bolstering its game development sector, with new research led by NZTech to explore future opportunities and inform policy.
Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.
Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator will launch in mid-2018 with a cohort of up to 10 local and international teams.
A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.
Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.
New Zealand employers face higher safety and compliance risks as a new app lets lone workers summon help without extra hardware.
Otago Polytechnic graduate Jacob Ong is one of fifteen students selected for the GovTech Talent Graduate Programme.
GovTech Talent Graduate Programme lauds new talent as 15 aspiring tech gurus join British government to drive digital transformation.
