TechWomen News
We invite you to participate in a short survey. Your views matter as they help inform where TechWomen should focus its priorities and attention to deliver the value and support you require. Please complete the survey by 25 August 2023. It should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.We look forward to your feedback. If you … Continue reading "TechWomen Membership Survey 2023"
09 August 2023
TechWomen News
Sharing the load – Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace
During our last webinar, I spoke about the importance of men in sharing the load when it comes to diversity and inclusion initiatives. This struck a chord with attendees so I thought I would expand on it further here. The power to change the gender diversity gap in tech sits with all of us, the majority … Continue reading "Sharing the load – Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace"
02 August 2023
TechWomen News
Introducing our new Executive Director
I thought I’d take the opportunity to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of TechWomen. For the past year and a half I have been working at NZTech as Strategic Programmes Director, overseeing all our events and conferences and key strategic programmes aimed at encouraging more people into tech. As part of this role … Continue reading "Introducing our new Executive Director"
07 June 2023
TechWomen News
TechWomen introduces new Executive Director and Executive Council Members
We are pleased to introduce our new Executive Director, Yvonne Gill and two new Executive Council Members, Jemma Simmonds and Tash Bettridge.
06 June 2023
TechWomen News
#EmbraceEquity
Tēnā koe, This years International Women’s Day (IWD) theme was #EmbraceEquity. In essence, the theme was about why equal opportunities for women aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. Equity recognises that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal … Continue reading "#EmbraceEquity"
05 April 2023
TechWomen News
TechWomenNZ International Women’s Day – 8th March 2023
This year, TWNZ celebrated IWD both in person and via a webinar link. This Hybrid method proved successful and something we will continue with, in spite of some of the technical difficulties Pip faced during the initial set up! Ultimately, it went rather well, but we have acknowledged in the feedback from our members, that next … Continue reading "TechWomenNZ International Women’s Day – 8th March 2023"
04 April 2023
TechWomen News
Inspiring the next generation
Welcome to 2023. The TechWomen team is excited to announce our focus for the year is inspiring the next generation of females into technology centred careers. You would have seen our request for sponsorship and registration of interest for ShadowTech Day 2023, our headline programme which has had a few years hiatus with the pandemic. … Continue reading "Inspiring the next generation"
20 February 2023
TechWomen News
Early exposure to evolving tech a catalyst for careers
At our recent Ada Lovelace Day event, five women shared their technology career stories. While all unique in both journey, challenges and successes, early exposure to the evolving nature of tech was a recurring theme. These exposures were wide ranging and included recalling a first computer in the house, playing with toys typecast as being "for boys", learning with/from brothers, experiencing new technologies in school programs, and being taken to inspiring tech events as youths.
07 November 2022
TechWomen News
Leverage new Return to Tech content to inspire others
As June and July have brought the usual cold wintery weather, this year there has been a stronger awareness of a potential shift in mindset thanks to our new public holiday for Matariki; marking a time for reflection and planning ahead.
02 August 2022