January update: policy work, upcoming engagements, and events

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.

Closing out 2025: Awards, policy progress, and what's coming in 2026

15 December 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.

Building the bridge: TradFi x DeFi, DAWG launch, and Final call for Awards Nominations

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.

NZ’s crypto moment: Working group launch, Token2049, and FMA tokenisation response

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.

BlockchainNZ Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2025

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 "Webinar: Real use cases utilising Location information in Blockchain"