02 October 2024
Are you passionate about blockchain technology and building strong communities? BlockchainNZ is looking for a part-time Executive Director to lead our efforts in growing and connecting the blockchain ecosystem across Aotearoa. This is your chance to make a real impact in a future-focused community. In this role, you’ll: We’re seeking someone with a strategic mindset, … Continue reading "GST policy issues & the future of cryptocurrency"
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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 "GST policy issues & the future of cryptocurrency"
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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 "GST policy issues & the future of cryptocurrency"
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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 "GST policy issues & the future of cryptocurrency"
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02 July 2024
There is now an opportunity to put yourself forward or nominate someone else for a role on the BlockchainNZ Executive Council. All nominations must be entered into the online form by 5pm, 24 July 2024.
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30 May 2024
It is with a mixture of excitement and nostalgia that I announce my departure as the Executive Director of BlockchainNZ after a fulfilling three-year tenure. During this time, I've had the pleasure of leading our community through COVID and a bear market, with countless initiatives aimed at assisting Aotearoa in becoming a Web3 hub.
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19 May 2024
Brandon Bucher is an engineer and the co-founder of LightningPay.nz.
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09 May 2024
Ian Woolford has made a career working at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and presently he's the director of money and cash which is overseeing the CBDC or Digital Cash program.
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23 April 2024
It is another big week for blockchain as we watch the impact of the latest Bitcoin halving.
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21 April 2024
Brooke Howard-Smith is the founder of Otterfish that is at the heart of the creator economy and influencer marketing.
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BlockchainNZ has reviewed the IRD’s recent “GST policy issues – an officials’ issues paper” recently released with a call for submissions. We commend the IRD on a very thorough report. It covers many of the key issues required for consideration and we wished to applaud the IRD for taking
May 19, 2020
Kia ora, What a very different landscape this is since our last newsletter. With everyone at the beginning of lockdown for who knows how long, we are all very thankful that we can at least remain connected through technology. Markets and currencies are on a rollercoaster ride and the on
March 27, 2020
Welcome to the new decade; let’s see what Blockchain has in store and how it will continue to evolve and grow. We are kicking the year off with our first two events, in partnership with FinTechNZ What place does this new technology have in modern financial services? If you are planning
February 20, 2020
Kia ora, Welcome to our monthly update about what is happening in the New Zealand Blockchain world.Regulatory approaches to blockchainBlockchainNZ has been meeting with a number of New Zealand government agencies, including the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), Department of Internal Affairs (D
November 13, 2019
Welcome to our monthly update about what is happening in the New Zealand Blockchain world. Decoding Libra: Auckland eventFollowing a successful event in Wellington last month, we will be hosting an event in Auckland to decode Libra, Facebook’s new blockchain platform. There’s a l
October 30, 2019
Kia ora Readers Welcome to our new look monthly update about what is happening in the New Zealand blockchain world. RadioNZ has published a comprehensive summary of blockchain in New Zealand which asks is New Zealand dragging the blockchain? It’s worthwhile reading and sharing wit
August 14, 2019
Dear readers, Wow, what an exciting few weeks it has been. Many would argue that the Facebook Libra announcement was the biggest news in the crypto/blockchain world since the bitcoin whitepaper was released over 10 years ago. The entry of Facebook and some of the biggest companies in the world i
July 16, 2019
Wellington – The national blockchain group has appealed to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her government to adopt a more dynamic attitude or it could prove costly to the New Zealand economy, given blockchain tech’s likely global impact. BlockchainNZ executive director Mark Pasca
July 2, 2019
The announcement of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency raises many questions about the impact this may have in the future, not only on financial services, but also on privacy and identity. While the answers to these questions are unknown, it is important that these issues are debated befor
July 1, 2019
Dear readers, As always, there have been lots of interesting developments in the local and international blockchain scene. In May, some of our members attended one of the biggest blockchain events of the year, New York Blockchain Week, which apparently had a few less Lamborghinis but a
June 13, 2019