Industry News
Applications are now open for the NZIAT Artificial Intelligence Research Platform — a landmark Government investment of up to $70 million over seven years to accelerate world-class AI research and commercialisation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
04 November 2025
Industry News
Meet NZ’s AWS experts ready to help you harness the power of local cloud
With the AWS NZ Region now live, NEXTGEN and AWS are helping businesses of all sizes make the most of it. Together, they’ve hand-picked specialist partners across core capabilities NZ … Continue reading "Meet NZ’s AWS experts ready to help you harness the power of local cloud "
14 October 2025
Industry News
Get Ready: Major New AI Research Investment Launching Soon
New Zealand is about to take a major step forward in AI. In September, Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the launch of the NZIAT Artificial Intelligence Research Platform – a Government investment of up to $70 million over seven years to support world-class AI research in Aotearoa.
13 October 2025
Industry News
July Milestones & August Action – NZ’s AI Strategy Arrives!
What a busy month July was! We have an AI Strategy for New Zealand, something the Forum has been asking for since its formation in 2017, Responsible AI Guidance for Business, and the … Continue reading "July Milestones & August Action – NZ’s AI Strategy Arrives!"
12 August 2025
Industry News
Shaping the Future of AI in Aotearoa’s Built Environment
Kia ora koutou, I’m Maria Mingallon, Knowledge & Information Manager and AI Lead for the Asia Pacific region at Mott MacDonald. I also have the privilege to sit on the … Continue reading "Shaping the Future of AI in Aotearoa’s Built Environment"
12 August 2025
Industry News
AI Forum NZ Welcomes Strategy Milestone—Unlocking Aotearoa’s AI Potential
The AI Forum welcomes the government’s announcement of New Zealand’s Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. This first step in confirming a strategy for AI in Aotearoa New Zealand is something we have … Continue reading "AI Forum NZ Welcomes Strategy Milestone—Unlocking Aotearoa’s AI Potential"
08 July 2025
Industry News
Announcing the Inaugural Aotearoa AI Awards + Hackathon 2025 Registration Now Open!
This is a huge month for news: We are incredibly proud to announce the first ever Aotearoa AI Awards. Nominations and entries are now open — let’s celebrate all the amazing work going on here! Thanks … Continue reading "Announcing the Inaugural Aotearoa AI Awards + Hackathon 2025 Registration Now Open!"
30 June 2025
AI Forum News
Creative Industries Summit success + AI Hackathon Festival 2025 launch, plus film festival winners announced!
Our AI in Creative Industries Summit was amazing – the conversations were the perfect mix of challenging and positive – we didn’t shy away from discussing the big topics. Major … Continue reading "Creative Industries Summit success + AI Hackathon Festival 2025 launch, plus film festival winners announced!"
30 May 2025
Industry News
We’re championing AI in Aotearoa!
Kia ora, As we welcome the autumn colours and with the Easter holidays coming soon, offering a well-deserved break, there’s plenty happening at the AI Forum to keep you informed: … Continue reading "We’re championing AI in Aotearoa!"
27 March 2025