News and articles

September 12

Digital skills needed for people to thrive in an Internet-mediated world

In this grant recipient blog we talk to the University of Auckland's Associate Professor Lesley Gardner about her project to find out the digital skills people need to feel work-ready.

August 10

A champion of tech in the regions

InternetNZ is proud to be able to offer funding to Maori Warrior Media. We chatted to founder Amos Ponga-Fou about the digital sovereignty programme the organisation runs in Manawatu and Whanganui. 

August 10

Empowering job seekers with digital literacy

We chatted with Whau Ace Executive Manager Theresa Christie about the organisation, its mission, and how improving digital literacy can be so important to those who have previously shied away from it.

August 01

Grants announcement — Conference attendance awards

This year we reopened conference attendance funding for the first time since the pandemic. Attending events provides opportunities to learn, share research, test ideas and build connections.

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July 27

New Fellows and Councillors announced

At our AGM on 27 July 2023, we had the pleasure of announcing three new fellows and three newly elected council members.

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July 26

Disappointed to see CERT NZ fold into the GCSB without broader engagement

The Government has confirmed it will fold CERT NZ into the GCSB. We're disappointed that this decision has been taken without broad public engagement.

July 11

Aspirations for a better Internet for all of Aotearoa

We have released our research into a better Internet!

July 10

Transforming education for rangatahi

Māori are under-represented in tech and it’s time for the tech workforce to become more diverse and inclusive. Using funding from InternetNZ, Tōnui Collab Charitable Trust is working to address this with their mission to transform education for rangatahi in Te Tairāwhiti.

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July 07

New research shows people want an active part in shaping the future of the Internet

The research report highlights voices of communities that often go unheard. it offers insights that will provide essential input into our ongoing work to create a better Internet. 

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July 04

My journey into Internet governance

ICANN 77 in Washington DC. It was my first international Internet Governance event. These are my thoughts on what I learnt, how the puzzle pieces have come together for me, and how this event cemented the value of community voices in the future of the Internet.