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Auckland’s Migrants in Tech Community

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is home to more than 120 ethnicities, making it one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world. This rich mix of perspectives fosters creativity, fuels innovation, and supports the development of globally relevant products. Discover how new migrants are thriving in Auckland’s tech sector and helping shape its future.

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Auckland's Medtech Sector

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is a city where world-class researchers collaborate with business and entrepreneurial leaders to develop breakthrough solutions that improve human health. At the core of Auckland’s thriving medtech sector is its people with its diversity being a key driver in the development of health technologies designed to benefit all communities around the world.

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Auckland’s Aerospace Sector

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has a rich history of navigation and exploration, first shaped by Pacific voyagers who used the stars, currents, and winds to cross vast oceans. Today, that same spirit of discovery lives on in Auckland’s aerospace pioneers, who are tackling some of the most complex engineering challenges of our time.

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Auckland’s Cleantech Sector

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is home to nearly half of New Zealand’s cleantech companies, putting it at the heart of the country’s cleantech sector. Discover how Auckland-based startups are tackling some of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges through cutting-edge technology and sustainable innovation.

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Digital Manufacturing Light Insights Paper

Discover how Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) can achieve digital transformation through simple, affordable and low risk solutions. Our insights paper shares key learnings from a pilot project exploring ways to help New Zealand manufacturers implement digital solutions at a fraction of traditional costs.

Auckland is set to host its first-ever Auckland Startup Week in October 2025, showcasing kiwi innovation on the global stage. The five-day programme creates a unique opportunity for international investors and startups to connect with New Zealand's most promising ventures and experience Auckland's thriving innovation ecosystem firsthand.

Auckland is strengthening its position as New Zealand's innovation hub, as highlighted in the recent Project Auckland supplement in the NZ Herald. The article showcases Auckland's impressive tech credentials, with our region hosting 110 of the top 200 technology companies, generating $9.4 billion in revenue.

What began as a bold vision has evolved into a thriving ecosystem embodying the entrepreneurial spirit of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s innovation hub GridAKL has helped establish Auckland as a key innovation hub in the Asia-Pacific region, with its businesses contributing $290 million annually to Auckland's GDP.

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Auckland and Denver join forces to drive innovation and entrepreneurship

GridAKL, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited's innovation campus, has forged a City2City partnership with Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO). The collaboration aims to strengthen connections between the technology startup ecosystems of Auckland and Denver, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through cross-city collaboration.

Despite facing numerous challenges, the healthtech sector in New Zealand continues to grow. Industry experts explore the current landscape, acknowledging the hurdles but also celebrating the sector's resilience and potential for innovation.

Auckland’s tech engine is firing on all cylinders, with major projects and collaborations driving innovation and economic growth in Auckland. This opinion piece by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Director of Economic Development Pam Ford explores the factors propelling Auckland’s tech sector to new heights.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has been awarded national recognition for its successful sector and cluster development strategies, marking a significant milestone for Auckland's tech industry.

A discussion with Tataki Auckland Unlimited Head of Tech and Innovation Marissa Brindley dives into how Auckland's tech sector is expanding its reach internationally, highlighting strategies, success stories, and challenges encountered by local tech companies aiming for global markets.

The aerospace sector in Auckland is rapidly growing, driven by a diverse range of businesses. This industry is becoming increasingly important to the local economy and the tech landscape.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, this article features interviews with five women who are making significant strides in Auckland’s STEM community, highlighting their leadership and contributions.

More than 520 newcomers to Auckland have benefitted from Migrants in Tech meet-ups, events designed to help new residents integrate into the tech sector and make valuable connections.

A look back at the first year of Tech Tāmaki Makaurau, a three-year programme of action, informed by industry, to accelerate growth of Auckland’s tech sector, celebrating the milestones achieved so far.

This research report examines the participation gap of Māori in Auckland's tech sector, outlining barriers to entry and opportunities for strategic support to enhance Māori involvement in technology.

Auckland’s vision to establish itself as a global tech hub is ambitious, but budget constraints are presenting significant challenges, leading to tough decisions and strategic recalibrations.

Auckland’s tech industry is rapidly growing, with projects aimed at further scaling up and positioning Auckland as a key player in the global tech arena.

Māori-owned tech businesses in New Zealand are expanding, yet they face significant challenges, particularly around workforce shortages, as they strive to grow in a competitive industry.

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