07 November 2022
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.
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02 August 2022
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.
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06 May 2022
TechWomen launches Return to Tech plus a challenge to take on Techweek
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20 April 2022
Our mentoring circles are all about bringing people together to make new connections in their community.
Read More 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
November 7, 2022
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. Embracing this moment can drive progress, or prompt planning f
August 2, 2022
We’ve got a jam packed newsletter this month as we welcome two new Council Members, Vickie King and Vivian Fu, look back on the International Women's Day event from March, and look ahead to Techweek, 16 - 22 May. Techweek is one of my favourite times of year, not only because of the vast
May 6, 2022
Senior and diverse Christchurch female leaders will ‘walk and talk’ with aspiring female leaders when Mentor Walks launches its first New Zealand event in Christchurch on Thursday 19 May.Mentor Walks is a simple idea designed to have a big impact on women’s careers - a one hour walk and conve
May 4, 2022
As part of our commitment to advancing Women in Tech, we welcome you to apply for a spot in the 2022 TechWomen Mentoring Circle programme. You can register your interest in participating as either a Mentee or Mentor for Circles in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland. We welcome both male
April 20, 2022
For this year's International Women's Day, TechWomen NZ hosted a virtual panel of five speakers covering the topic of Imposter Syndrome. Our diverse and experienced panel of speakers consisted of four women and one man - our "diversity in the room"! Each speaker had a passionate a
March 10, 2022
As a recent addition to the TechWomen Committee, I have the honour of authoring the first newsletter for 2022. With International Women’s Day coming up next week I find myself contemplating the purpose of this day: celebration of steps taken towards equality, yes; supporting each other on progres
March 4, 2022
Women founders looking to fast-track their startup can today apply to join the Electrify Accelerator, Aotearoa’s only accelerator focused on supporting women startup founders to succeed. An attempt to answer long-standing gender inequality issues in the startup world, Electrify Accelerator has
March 1, 2022
Life Changing Learning Experiences offered in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington & Tauranga Are you a talented mid-career professional, ready to step up?Are you wondering where your career is heading?Are you nervous about taking the next step?Has your resilience been tested, and do you want
February 15, 2022