03 February 2026
There wasn't much of a Christmas break, there was too much to do. With extra Wellington trips late last year and CryptoWinter26 ramping up, we've started 2026 at pace, carrying strong momentum from 2025. This update is a snapshot of what we’re working on, what’s coming up next, and where you can get involved.
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Another big month following the success of CryptoWinter25. In September, we saw strong member thought leadership, progress on the Digital Asset Working Group (read on for an exciting announcement about that), and I represented BlockchainNZ at key events in Sydney, Auckland, and on the global stage.
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28 October 2025
Another big month following the success of CryptoWinter25. In September, we saw strong member thought leadership, progress on the Digital Asset Working Group (read on for an exciting announcement about that), and I represented BlockchainNZ at key events in Sydney, Auckland, and on the global stage.
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01 October 2025
Another big month following the success of CryptoWinter25. In September, we saw strong member thought leadership, progress on the Digital Asset Working Group (read on for an exciting announcement about that), and I represented BlockchainNZ at key events in Sydney, Auckland, and on the global stage.
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02 July 2025
Kia ora, The purpose of BlockchainNZ is to support the growth of a sustainable blockchain ecosystem in New Zealand and advocate for blockchain technology in the public and private sectors. To achieve … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E19 with Joerg Buss on Decentralised Search"
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08 December 2024
I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of BlockchainNZ. Joining at such a pivotal time for blockchain innovation and adoption, I’m eager to work alongside you—visionary members, innovators, and leaders—to shape the future of blockchain in New Zealand and beyond.
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04 December 2024
Coinbase has rolled out a major update to crypto onboarding in the USA, integrating Apple Pay for seamless fiat-to-crypto purchases. This has the potential to revolutionize how everyday users engage with crypto—but what does this mean for New Zealand?
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28 November 2024
Congratulations to this year’s winners in the Web3NZ and Blockchain NZ Awards. This annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals, startups, and companies within the blockchain and Web3 industry.
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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 … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E19 with Joerg Buss on Decentralised Search"
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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, … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E19 with Joerg Buss on Decentralised Search"
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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 … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E19 with Joerg Buss on Decentralised Search"
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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 … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E19 with Joerg Buss on Decentralised Search"
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Joerg Buss is the Cofounder of Timpi, a decentralised search engine. Joerg is a long time cyber security professional that is now playing in the blockchain space. In this conversation we talk about taking on google by incentivising others to index the web, returning unbiased information, as well as
August 18, 2023
Kia ora, Last month's attendance at the Blockchain APAC Digital Asset Conference in Sydney was more than a series of discussions and connections; it was an enlightening journey that has reshaped our perspective on the opportunities available to us within the Web3 ecosystem in New Zealand. The
August 15, 2023
Kia ora, The fascinating world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is always in flux, and with these shifts come some unique challenges, especially on the security front. Last week, we had the pleasure to host an event at the beautiful Lane Neave offices to hear about the current blockc
July 25, 2023
David Ding is a self described futurist, and I haven't yet decided if hes a bit mad, or a bit genius. I think its likely hes a bit of both. By day David is an innovationa advisor at callaghan innovation, hes deep in the start up and founder mindset, and loves the potential that immutable distribute
July 10, 2023
We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for BlockchainNZ’s Executive Council. The purpose of BlockchainNZ is to support the growth of a sustainable blockchain ecosystem in New Zealand and advocate for blockchain technology in the public and
June 27, 2023
Mike Bacina is a former software engineer turned lawyer that chairs the blockchain Australia organization. In this conversation we talk about de-banking and the regulatory environment in crypto. We touch on CBDCs, Blackrock, and Coinbase. Mike tells us what a blockchain lawyer does, And he plug
June 21, 2023
There’s been a few changes over at BlockchainNZ. We recently said our farewells and well-wishes to our long-standing executive council chair, Bryan Ventura, as he pursues new ventures. I want to thank Bryan for bringing such a depth of knowledge of the blockchain and FinTech space and for he
June 21, 2023
Kirsten 'KP' Patterson is the chief executive of the Institue of Directors New Zealand that now has over 10 and a half thousand members. In this conversation we talk about all things governance, corporate and not for profit, climate, some trends in the tech industry including AI and DAOs, and a fav
June 18, 2023
Co-founded by Jeff Nijsse (BlockchainNZ council) and Bryan Ventura (BlockchainNZ chair), the BlockchainNZ Podcast is inviting expressions of interest for sponsorship. Hosted by Jeff Nijsse and currently sponsored by Easy Crypto, each episode dives into all things blockchain, crypto, NFTs, DeF
May 19, 2023
What an exciting Techweek it’s been so far! On Monday, I joined my wonderful colleagues at NZTech at our launch event at Google, ‘Digital Nation 2023: Shaping our tomorrow, today’. We discussed the current state of New Zealand’s digital transformation and explored all the challeng
May 18, 2023