27 June 2019
As the shortest day of the year ticks over and New Zealand celebrates Matariki, the Māori New Year, it is a great time for reflection, renewal and planning for the year ahead. I have enjoyed travelling the country the past few weeks meeting some amazing people doing absolutely fantastic work in the Diversity and Inclusion … Continue reading "Encouraging signs of more Kiwi women in tech"
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The worm has turned in the tech world as a wave of females are joining the tech community, according to national and global reports. This Thursday is International Women’s Day and executive director of TechWomen New Zealand, Edwina Mistry, says tech has never been more attractive as a career for
March 5, 2018
Meet TechWomen's newly appointed executive director, Edwina Mistry. Here she shares the best advice she's been given, what makes her tick and her favourite productivity tips. What drives you to make a difference? I like to create constant opportunities for people around me. When I help someone and
February 27, 2018
Join TechWomen for lunch on 8 March, as we showcase local ‘When Diversity Counts’ stories in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Hear inspiring stories of when diversity in the workplace has changed the game! This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #PressforProgress, acknowledging
February 1, 2018
Gender-balanced tech firms are up to 40 percent more profitable and it is important that Kiwi companies and leaders acknowledge and accept that when hiring staff, the new executive director of Tech Women NZ says. Edwina Mistry has just been appointed to the new role. She previously worked for the M
January 30, 2018
Do you tire of having to explain to colleagues, yet again, the benefits of diversity? Sometimes, it seems that our mission to celebrate and promote diversity in the tech sector falls on deaf ears. Let's be honest, diversity and inclusion is a particularly sensitive issue and it is not well understoo
December 10, 2017
Sonya Williams is driven to solve big problems using technology and wants to help more people do the same! She has recently been appointed as NZTech board intern and shares her startup story. What set you on the path to becoming an entrepreneur? The desire to make investing more accessible. I've
December 10, 2017
Recently, I have attended several events with inspirational speakers exploring diversity. Together, these talks have helped strengthen my understanding of diversity and how it really works in organisations. For example, just twenty years ago, the New Zealand Police entry requirements included
November 29, 2017
New Zealand’s tech sector is growing, and assisting and fostering this growth is a key focus for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Within MBIE, the Digital Economy team was established in 2015 to support and encourage continued growth, working closely with the wider digit
November 16, 2017
We asked the newly appointed Visa's Everywhere Initiative New Zealand judge about empowering women in tech and what motivates her. What drives you to make a difference? I think we live in incredible times and now, more than ever before, we are in a position to make a difference that means shared
October 29, 2017