Technology Sector
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This section needs contributors with knowledge of New Zealand's technology industry. Edit this page to help build it out.
Context
New Zealand's technology sector has grown significantly, with tech exports now rivalling dairy in value. Companies like Xero, Rocket Lab, and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare have demonstrated NZ's capacity for innovation at global scale.
Key areas to explore
- Current state — Size of the sector, major players, employment numbers
- AI adoption — How NZ tech companies are building with and deploying AI
- Startup ecosystem — AI startups, funding landscape, and government support
- Talent pipeline — Developer and AI specialist supply and demand
- Export opportunity — NZ-developed AI products and services for global markets
- Infrastructure — Data centres, compute resources, and connectivity
Questions for contributors
- What competitive advantages does NZ have in AI development?
- How can we retain AI talent rather than losing it to larger markets?
- What role should government play in supporting AI startups?
- How does NZ's regulatory environment affect tech competitiveness?