Graeme Muller
Auckland tech company struggling to keep talent in city
An Auckland tech company says it's hard to keep home-grown talented staff, with many being poached by Australia.
The city's economic development agency is aware of the trend and is taking action.
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Tech skill shortage beginning to bite despite recruitment
The tech sector is warning that skill shortages are continuing to plague the country, despite substantial efforts to remedy the problem. NZ-Tech chief executive Graeme Muller talks to Jesse. Audio
A fairer system for booking MIQ?
As Cabinet weighs up New Zealand's quarantine-free travel arrangement with Australia, any changes to the bubble could put more pressure on the overloaded MIQ booking system. Experts are putting up… Audio
The hiccup in NZ's tech trade expansion
The New Zealand technology sector is booming - but there are rocky shoals ahead. Among them, getting caught in a US-China tech war; and unwittingly contributing to human rights abuses. Audio
The hiccup in NZ's tech trade expansion
The New Zealand technology sector is booming - but there are rocky shoals ahead. Among them, getting caught in a US-China tech war; and unwittingly contributing to human rights abuses.
AudioThe top three tips for warding off cyber attacks
Cyber crime is continuing to rise. Last year, the government received 5712 reports of cyber incidents which cost mostly small businesses $14.2 million. NZ Tech chief Graeme Muller offers the top three… Audio
Medicinal cannabis company relieved by referendum result
A medicinal cannabis company is relieved the cannabis referendum went up in smoke, saying more research into the drug is needed.
Dozens of industry members gathered in Auckland yesterday 10 November… Audio
Tech industry happy with National plan to double sector
The National Party is promising to double the size of Aotearoa's technology sector in 10 years if it's elected to Government, with a $1.29 billion dollar plan to boost the industry.
Leader Judith… Audio
Coronavirus: IT groups say they're left out in the cold
The country's three major IT groups have been left out of the loop by the Government in the race to speed up contact tracing of Covid-19 carriers
This despite the consensus that rapid, mass tracing… Audio
Coronavirus: IT industry calls Ministry of Health too slow
The IT industry fears the Health Ministry is adopting contact tracing technology that is too slow to keep up with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Health Ministry says it has repurposed its existing… Audio
Tech sector to embrace ethical development this year
The tech sector is bracing itself for challenges of an ethical nature this year, as it walks a fine line between rapid expansion of products - and their unintended consequences. Audio
Business News for 10 February 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Are robotic fruit pickers the way of the future?
The Government says developing new technology like robotic fruit pickers is the future of work and will help shift the focus from volume to value for those in the agricultural sector. Audio
Tech industry sees only positives in latest R&D tax policy
The technology and innovation industry says the government's measures to encourage businesses to invest in research and development is a win. Audio
NZTech aims to appoint chief tech advisors outside of politics
The technology industry is looking to appoint a person to advise on change in the sector in the wake of what it sees as a shambolic government approach. Audio
Building industry urges action as skill migrant numbers fall
The number of skilled immigrants being approved for residence has fallen by a third. The building industry and immigration lawyers say that's exacerbating skill shortages. Immigration New Zealand says… Audio
Call for Govt to retain R&D start up grants
Tech firms want the government to retain research grants for fledgling companies wanting to start up and not replace them with tax credits. Audio
Virtual and augmented reality expected to make $320m
The country's virtual and augmented reality industry is expected to boom within the next two years. Audio
Bookmarks with Graeme Muller
The head of NZ Tech, Graeme Muller tells us about the launch of the New Zealand artificial intelligence Forum, and also tells us about his favourite books, movies, music and apps. Audio
AI Forum to bring people together to talk about issues
A new group is being formed to explain and promote greater understanding and use of intelligent machines in New Zealand. Audio