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Submission

May 31

InternetNZ submission on biometrics code of practice

In April 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner released a draft code of practice on the use of biometrics in New Zealand. Read more on our submission

May 22

Examining Internet Fragmentation at ICANN79

In Aotearoa, we need to recognise the significance of Internet Fragmentation and actively engage in efforts to address the challenges it poses. 

May 10

Strengthening Multistakeholder Internet Governance at NETmundial+10

A Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance known as NETmundial+10 took place, May 2024, São Paulo, Brazil. InternetNZ was there to show our commitment to good global Internet governance, and multistakeholderism as the foundation of an Internet that benefits everyone in Aotearoa.

April 16

Grant announcement — web accessibility

At the end of 2023 we ran a grant to contribute towards the accessibility of websites, prioritising applications from charitable organisations that are disability-led and serve disabled people, and whakapapa Māori organisations. Here is a full list of the successful grantees.

April 16

Te Ahi Orokohanga 2024

132 students came together for a uniquely Aotearoa, uniquely Māori esports experience. The event was live-streamed on Twitch, entirely in Te Reo Māori!

Blog

April 08

Defending Multistakeholder Internet Governance

An open, free, secure and global Internet requires effective ‘Internet governance’

February 20

Internet insights research out now

Our new research is out! See how New Zealanders use the Internet, what we think the benefits are, and what our greatest concerns are.

Blog

December 15

NetHui is back!

After a three-year hiatus, the much-loved Internet event — NetHui — will return on 3-4 October, 2024. It'll be held in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington at Tākina Events Centre. The NetHui tui will sing again!

December 12

Te Pae Hononga — empowering iwi members

In this grant recipient blog, we talk to mother of six Serenity Reti-Huch, whose whaanau had a life changing experience during the COVID-19 pandemic

December 12

Conference awards highlights

Find out what our 2023 conference attendance award recipients have to say about their experiences this year