This year we reopened conference attendance funding for the first time since the pandemic, with the aim of helping our community engage in shaping the future of the Internet. Read some quotes from some of the recipients and find out what they gained:
https://t.co/2Xw8ngzKk0
Ka Rawe!
This is a great article about Tōnui Collab’s Kōhine Robotics kaupapa.
It addresses the under-representation of kōhine (young women) or wāhine Māori pursuing tech pathways in education or career. InternetNZ is proud to support this kaupapa.
https://t.co/RWnlAqeNek
NZ's contribution to the 'World Internet Project' has brand new research available. It has some interesting findings about remote working and our attitudes to social media. Thanks to @AUTuni for the research and report - we're thrilled to help fund this https://t.co/fgdSYTiIbd
📢TODAY AT 11:30 📢
Join a webinar to hear brand new research. New Zealand's contribution to the World Internet Project is ready! Register now for the report launch to get the insights (it's free). https://t.co/YwLqvsL8Uu
Judith Collins is the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology. Here's an opinion piece by @ChrisKeall on the pressing issues that need focus in the tech space. (paywall)
💝Calling all orgs in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. @ThankyouPayroll has launched a mission to spread festive joy to whānau across Wgtn City. Collect groceries for the City Mission & Thankyou Payroll will pick them up & donate on your behalf. We’re in…are you? 🎄 https://t.co/Lovj4sxI5s
Tokelau is working hard to make .tk (its country code top level domain) a space it can benefit from and be proud of. One that will represent the territory well on a global Internet map. We’re very supportive of this work and helping .tk to find a solution
https://t.co/N9OhSfiuYc
🙌Grant news! We stand for an Internet that is accessible and inclusive. That’s why we’ve launched our new web accessibility grant.
$100,000 in pūtea will help ensure new and existing websites are more accessible. Applicants can apply for up to $10,000.
https://t.co/hv9dxQp0Ie
Digital Future Aotearoa is on a mission to help close the digital divide — and they do amazing mahi! Its CEO Bronwyn Scott spoke to @radionz about the problem, their work, and what others can do too. Take a listen to this 8 min interview. https://t.co/NW6RBPeHt4 @CodeClubNZ
📣 Cool job opportunity!
Want to help run .nz? We have a unique opportunity for someone with skills in Internet infrastructure. You’ll join a talented team that keeps .nz running and provides critical infrastructure for Aotearoa.
Check it out: https://t.co/u1xGkqoEPt
Did you know that only seven per cent of the tech workforce is Māori or Pasifika?
TVNZ Sunday did this great story about getting young Māori and Pasifika into the tech industry. The story features InternetNZ Council member Potaua Biasiny-Tule.
https://t.co/xDaVTVVGD7
It’s CERT Cyber Smart Week. Check out their resource, Own Your Online, which shows you cyber security through the lens of a hacker.
https://t.co/PuB5BzCIfX
A great development👏
The Zero Data website allows access to various education and government websites from a mobile device, without using any data allowance.
https://t.co/pv5OXbnT1i
Our CE Vivien recently got back from the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Kyoto. 9,000 people participated online and in-person at the massive event, hosted incredibly well by the Japanese Government. She’s written about her insights in this blog: https://t.co/XZ8cvUoSzn
WITCon 2023 tickets on sale now at https://t.co/TJZES5VwhK 🎉🎟 On Saturday 18th November at VUW Pipitea Campus with talks on STEM, networking with others, food & activities. Only $20 for students & $60 for all others. Announcing speakers next week!