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AI Forum Executive Council Elections & Annual Meeting 2025

17 September 2025

Our Executive Council is committed to building on our success, setting the strategic direction of the AI Forum and providing Board oversight for its activities. This is your opportunity to join.

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Welcome to the First Edition of the AI Governance Working Group Monthly Digest!

03 September 2025

In the July-August digest, we share highlights from our working group, along with relevant events or learning opportunities, and curated resources — all aimed at keeping our community connected and informed on the evolving landscape of AI governance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Share your insights on AI in urban governance

03 March 2025

The University of Auckland has launched a significant project examining AI's role in urban planning across New Zealand's major cities. As government agencies increasingly deploy AI systems, this research addresses critical questions about risks, safety and governance.

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AI agents mean business now!

25 February 2025

Is 2025 the year of the AI agent, or will their rise be just another milestone in AI’s evolution? The fast pace of innovation makes predictions risky, but one thing is clear: as AI agents move from experimental tech to practical business tools, their impact will be undeniable.

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Building AI governance expertise in Aotearoa

24 February 2025

Ready to become an AI governance leader? As organisations navigate AI risks, regulations and trust issues, the need for qualified AI governance professionals has never been more critical.

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Meri Kirihimete

12 December 2024

As another busy year for the Forum draws to a close, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to our efforts. This year’s many successes are a true reflection of your dedication and hard work - thank you!

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Another fortnight, another set of amazing advances in AI!

AI wins at Hide and Seek using teamwork / AI generated images to replace stock photos? / AI in New Zealand’s Contact Centre sector Kia ora readers, Another fortnight, another set of amazing advances in AI! Last week, you may have caught the news (and great videos!) that researchers at AI

September 25, 2019

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AI Forum research provides a policy framework for Artificial Intelligence in NZ

The AI Forum’s latest research “Towards our Intelligent Future” provides a policy framework for artificial intelligence highlighting the significant opportunity of AI to address well-being, sustainability and economic issues. The framework follows OECD recommendations of five key steps for

September 25, 2019

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Productivity Commission Report: Time to Embrace Technology

Time to Embrace Technology: New Zealand has too little technological change and adoption. In its first draft report, New Zealand, technology and productivity, the New Zealand Productivity Commission explores the impact of technology on jobs.  It builds on research and modelling from academi

September 12, 2019

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AI for an Intelligent Future New Zealand

In case you missed it(!), last week the AI Forum released our latest research report Towards Our Intelligent Future - an AI Roadmap For New Zealand. The report focuses on how AI can be used to help achieve New Zealand’s existing wellbeing, sustainability and economic goals -

September 10, 2019

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New Zealand is AI ready but facing investment, talent and data barriers

A significant national research study on Artificial Intelligence in New Zealand is painting a picture of the enormous prospects for the country from the use of AI, while also facing huge investment, talent and data challenges. The research by the AI Forum, entitled ‘Towards Our Intelligent Fut

September 10, 2019

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Urgent need for AI strategy

Last week, the AI Forum presented to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Select Committee in Wellington.  Otago University's James MacLaurin opened proceedings.  The AI Forum was represented by Ben Reid Isuru Fernando (IBM) and Rachael Milicich (Statistics New Zealand).

September 3, 2019

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Time for urgency - research shows the value of AI for wellbeing, sustainability and the economy

New research published today by the Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AI Forum) is calling for urgent action to progress the use of AI to address some of New Zealand’s most pressing social, environmental and economic challenges, and not wait for a formal Government led national strate

September 3, 2019

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Wellbeing, Digital Inclusion and Broad AI

[Ben Reid is away this week, so Emma Naji, CEO of Wellington-based AI Advisory, has kindly stepped up to guest edit our newsletter. Thanks Emma!] Kia ora Readers Recently I had the opportunity to take part in a discussion with school students at the screening of "More Human than

August 20, 2019

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The AI Opportunity for New Zealand with Professor Michael Witbrock

In the first episode of our new podcast series, the AI Forum’s Ben Reid discusses the AI Opportunity for New Zealand with Professor Michael Witbrock,  an AI Veteran recently returned to New Zealand. Michael is in charge of building the new Broad AI Lab at University of Auckland.

August 19, 2019

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