07 August 2024
Here at TechWomen we are seeing a similar trend with record-breaking participation in two of our key programmes this year, Mentoring Circles and ShadowTech.
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10 June 2024
As a foundation partner of TechWomen, Westpac's support not only helps us create programs that bridge the gender gap but also inspires young girls to explore tech careers through ShadowTech and helps develop policies that boost diversity in the tech workforce.
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31 May 2024
AWS Community Day Aotearoa is an annual one-day, user-run single-day AWS technical conference that is planned, organised, and delivered by the AWS user group community leaders.
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29 May 2024
We hope you had the chance to participate in the broad range of events during last week’s TechWeek, designed to showcase the value and impact of technology on the lives of New Zealanders. It was a roaring success and you can check out some of the highlights here.
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23 May 2024
As part of our TechWeek24 Women Across Generations series, Meg Ryan shares a look at the evolving office dress code in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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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
April 5, 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
April 4, 2023
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 whi
February 20, 2023
Sponsor ShadowTech Day 2023 TechWomen have been proudly delivering ShadowTech for several years across New Zealand. Our headline programme has always been ShadowTech Day. This programme provides girls in years 9 - 11 with an opportunity to experience what working in the tech sector is like, enco
December 14, 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
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
April 20, 2022