14 November 2024
Kia ora, In September, BlockchainNZ submitted to Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee Inquiry into Banking Competition, addressing the challenges Web3 businesses in New Zealand face in accessing and maintaining essential banking services. This week, BlockchainNZ Chair, Jeremy Muir, presented to the Committee, summarising our submission, and responding to their questions. We are also preparing a … Continue reading "Blockchain adoption in New Zealand"
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02 October 2024
Welcome to the BlockchainNZ & Web3NZ Awards 2024. This is your chance to celebrate the outstanding contributions to Aotearoa’s blockchain and Web3 industries. This year, we’re honouring the innovators, leaders, and trailblazers who have made a real difference in our vibrant ecosystem. Whether you’re an individual or a business, we invite you to recognise those … Continue reading "Blockchain adoption in New Zealand"
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25 September 2024
Kia ora, As we welcome the vibrant energy of spring, we embrace a season of renewal and fresh beginnings here at Blockchain NZ. Just as nature transforms around us, so too does our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the blockchain community. It is my pleasure to welcome our newly elected Blockchain NZ Executive … Continue reading "Blockchain adoption in New Zealand"
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24 September 2024
Spring has brought fresh beginnings at Blockchain NZ, and we’re excited to introduce the newly elected members of our Executive Council. Each of these industry leaders brings unique expertise and passion to the table, ready to drive the next wave of innovation and collaboration in Aotearoa’s blockchain community. Memoona Zareen – University of Auckland Memoona … Continue reading "Blockchain adoption in New Zealand"
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We are fortunate to be living in the only developed country in the world that managed to dodge a pandemic. Our unique position as an isolated island away from the madness, has made New Zealand one of the most desirable places in the world to live. For good reason, too. However, we have yet to feel
June 24, 2021
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking tech companies from Australia and New Zealand who are considering the UK for international expansion. The selected group will join the official hybrid mission to London Tech Week in September 2021. LTW is Europe’s la
June 23, 2021
Join NZTech in this diverse new role supporting communities in the Tech Alliance to deliver activities that provide value for members. Proud winners of the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 'Best Contribution to the NZ Tech Sector' in 2021. The role The purpose of this newly established position with NZTe
June 20, 2021
As we start to move into the second half of the year with the hope that things around the world start to ease up, we cannot say the same for the crypto market as Elon Musk continues to cause whiplash. After hyping up cryptocurrencies such as dogecoin and bitcoin we see twitter bounce back. How
May 28, 2021
As we head into the second quarter of the year, what better way to kick it off than with an Easter break. Here’s hoping everyone had a chance to rest and recharge for what seems to be an interesting few months ahead.Some key events have dominated the global blockchain space of late, with per
April 21, 2021
One year ago in March 2020 the world looked very different; countries all around the world were just beginning to prepare for a proper lockdown and major economic challenges were anticipated across every industry segment. The blockchain and crypto markets were no different: Liquidity became th
March 19, 2021
As this is the first newsletter in the year for 2021, I would like to take this opportunity and wish everyone a great year ahead. We at BlockchainNZ are all excited to see how far blockchain technology will emerge this year. To give a sense of what’s going on in the blockchain world and
February 16, 2021
The festive season is almost upon us but blockchain developments do not show any sign of slowing. Recent blockchain adoption and development include: Bermuda’s plan to create a stable coinblockchain’s continued use in supply chains, both within New Zealand and internationally. Details on
November 23, 2020
Hope you had a lovely long weekend and are enjoying the summery weather sweeping the country! The last month has seen a number of interesting developments in the blockchain space, including: research from PwC showing that blockchain technology will add$1.7T to the global economy over the ne
October 28, 2020
Thanks to all of you who have participated in the survey that was circulated recently asking about your or your organisation's interests in blockchain technology, and the issues, obstacles and challenges faced in relation to blockchain. We have used the information provided to us wisely
September 30, 2020