Celebrating 2025 & looking ahead to an exciting 2026

17 December 2025

Here we are at the end of another year - and what a year it's been.

Celebrating growth, connections & what's next

11 November 2025

November already! This is our penultimate newsletter before we break for Christmas. Personally, I am stunned that it’s November. Never has a year been so fast, so long, and such a rollercoaster.

AI and the New Boundaries of Technical Work

10 November 2025

How AI is reshaping what it means to be hands-on and why that might open new doors in software engineering.

Ada Lovelace

14 October 2025

Each year, on the second Tuesday of October, we celebrate Ada Lovelace Day. Ada Lovelace is renowned as a pioneer in STEM and recognised as being the original computer programmer. But who is Ada Lovelace, what is her story and why do we celebrate her?

Connect, Inspire and Celebrate Women in Tech

16 September 2025

Spring has arrived with longer days and some glorious sunshine. It’s our most changeable season - beautiful one day, wild the next - and in a way that feels like life right now too.

ShadowTech25 Connects 1,200+ Girls with Real-World Experience Across NZ’s Tech Sector

30 July 2025

Over 1,200 secondary school girls across Aotearoa are experiencing what it’s like to work in one of New Zealand’s most dynamic and fastest-growing industries – tech.

Mid-Winter Momentum: Mentoring Circles, ShadowTech & More!

11 July 2025

Kia ora, We’re already over halfway through 2025. I would love to say we are gliding effortlessly and gently into mid-winter hibernation mode, ready to resurface in October for Spring. … Continue reading "Celebrating 2025 & looking ahead to an exciting 2026"

Beyond Technical Skills: How Women Are Reshaping Data and AI Careers

03 June 2025

The "Women in Data & AI" event, a collaboration between TechWomen, Deloitte and Databricks during Techweek25, brought together three accomplished professionals to share their journeys into data and AI careers.

APEC Representation, Techweek Events & ShadowTech25 | May Newsletter

15 May 2025

We’re offering girls in years 9-11 an opportunity to discover the world of tech and explore tech career pathways. We’re showcasing real roles, because we know there’s a tech job to suit everyone. Matched with local tech companies, students will gain hands-on experiences to imagine their future career.

Breaking Barriers: Advancing Women’s Leadership in High-Skill Digital Services

15 May 2025

TechWomen Co-Chair, Samar Alrayyes, was honoured to be invited and participate in APEC 2025 SOM2 at Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, last week. This is a very important activity as TechWomen aims to help form a better future with women having a seat at the table and empowered to have an equitable career and participation.

Navigating the New Zealand Tech Job Market in 2025: Key Trends and How to Get Ready

17 March 2025

New Zealand’s economy took a major hit in 2024, experiencing the largest GDP contraction among developed countries, according to HSBC. This downturn was largely driven by interest rate hikes aimed … Continue reading "Celebrating 2025 & looking ahead to an exciting 2026"

Empowering Wāhine: 2024 in Review

11 December 2024

As we close out 2024, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible strides we have made together. This year has been a testament to our collective dedication to empowering wāhine in the New Zealand technology sector.

TechWomen 2024 Highlights

10 December 2024

The TechWomen community now has nearly 800 members, up 25% and still growing, with a wider network of over 3,000 subscribers to our newsletter and LinkedIn group.

ShadowTech25 dates announced!

05 December 2024

We’re delighted to announce the return of ShadowTech Day in August 2025.

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