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A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our online AGM this evening! You can see Board election results, motion outcomes, and more on our website. Start here 👉 internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
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Keep up-to-date with the latest news and updates from InternetNZ | Ipurangi Aotearoa. With industry leaders and field experts, you can trust what we share.
internetnz.nz
August 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our online AGM this evening! You can see Board election results, motion outcomes, and more on our website. Start here 👉 internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
We are saddened to hear of the passing of InternetNZ Fellow and life member Roger Hicks. Our sincere condolences go out to Roger’s whānau, friends and those that worked alongside him. You can read more about his contributions to the Internet in New Zealand here > internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
In memory of Roger Hicks
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of InternetNZ Fellow and life member Roger Hicks last month.
internetnz.nz
July 23, 2026 at 12:12 AM
We are saddened to hear of the passing of InternetNZ Fellow and life member Roger Hicks. Our sincere condolences go out to Roger’s whānau, friends and those that worked alongside him. You can read more about his contributions to the Internet in New Zealand here > internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
We've opened a new contestable grant for Internet-related research ✨ We have $250,000 to support community-centred research, technical or social, which meaningfully informs the future development of the Internet in Aotearoa. EOIs close August 20. More on our website: internetnz.nz/funding/gran...
Current grants
Every year we have a number of rounds of funding, with grants both for projects and research. Take a look at what’s available.
internetnz.nz
July 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM
We've opened a new contestable grant for Internet-related research ✨ We have $250,000 to support community-centred research, technical or social, which meaningfully informs the future development of the Internet in Aotearoa. EOIs close August 20. More on our website: internetnz.nz/funding/gran...
We support an Internet that benefits all NZers, so think it’s important to get the digital regulation settings right.
Submissions have just closed on proposed law changes on non-consensual deepfakes.
Read more on our position on our website: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
Submissions have just closed on proposed law changes on non-consensual deepfakes.
Read more on our position on our website: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
Deepfakes bill a good start
As an organisation that supports an Internet that benefits all New Zealanders, we think it’s important to get the digital regulation settings right. Submissions have just closed on proposed law change...
internetnz.nz
June 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
We support an Internet that benefits all NZers, so think it’s important to get the digital regulation settings right.
Submissions have just closed on proposed law changes on non-consensual deepfakes.
Read more on our position on our website: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
Submissions have just closed on proposed law changes on non-consensual deepfakes.
Read more on our position on our website: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
Last call for existing InternetNZ members to renew! If your membership is expiring this year, you should now have your final email with instructions on how to renew.
To have your say at this year’s AGM and board elections for InternetNZ, you need to renew your membership before 30 June.
To have your say at this year’s AGM and board elections for InternetNZ, you need to renew your membership before 30 June.
June 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Last call for existing InternetNZ members to renew! If your membership is expiring this year, you should now have your final email with instructions on how to renew.
To have your say at this year’s AGM and board elections for InternetNZ, you need to renew your membership before 30 June.
To have your say at this year’s AGM and board elections for InternetNZ, you need to renew your membership before 30 June.
Nominations for the InternetNZ Board are now open! If you are an InternetNZ member passionate about an open and secure Internet, care about digital equity, and want to use your skills and experience to help guide InternetNZ’s future, this is your moment. Full details> internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
InternetNZ Board nominations now open
Ready to help shape the future of InternetNZ | Ipurangi Aotearoa? Nominations for the InternetNZ Board are now open.
internetnz.nz
June 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Nominations for the InternetNZ Board are now open! If you are an InternetNZ member passionate about an open and secure Internet, care about digital equity, and want to use your skills and experience to help guide InternetNZ’s future, this is your moment. Full details> internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
Missed NetTalks Te Whanganui-a-Tara? You can now see all six talks on our YouTube channel 💥 AI as a public good, the power of open source, how to decolonise tech, who controls the Internet, why connectivity matters and why the U16 social media ban won't work: tinyurl.com/d7hyc9p5
NetTalks - YouTube
Short talks with big impact, six-minute takes on tech issues from passionate people. NetTalks is quickfire kōrero on digital and tech that sheds light on div...
tinyurl.com
June 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Missed NetTalks Te Whanganui-a-Tara? You can now see all six talks on our YouTube channel 💥 AI as a public good, the power of open source, how to decolonise tech, who controls the Internet, why connectivity matters and why the U16 social media ban won't work: tinyurl.com/d7hyc9p5
🤔 Who controls the Internet? What does it mean to decolonise tech? How to address the digital divide? Can AI be used for good? How do we engage rangatahi in tech? Should we ban teens from social media?
NetTalks ✨ May 12 ✨ 5.30pm ✨ two/fiftyseven on Willis St in Wellington ✨ Tickets from Humanitix
NetTalks ✨ May 12 ✨ 5.30pm ✨ two/fiftyseven on Willis St in Wellington ✨ Tickets from Humanitix
May 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM
🤔 Who controls the Internet? What does it mean to decolonise tech? How to address the digital divide? Can AI be used for good? How do we engage rangatahi in tech? Should we ban teens from social media?
NetTalks ✨ May 12 ✨ 5.30pm ✨ two/fiftyseven on Willis St in Wellington ✨ Tickets from Humanitix
NetTalks ✨ May 12 ✨ 5.30pm ✨ two/fiftyseven on Willis St in Wellington ✨ Tickets from Humanitix
Last week our chief executive Vivien Maidaborn gave her reckons on the proposed under-16 social media ban in Stuff. You can read about why we don't believe it's the right way forward, and what would work better, in the full op-ed: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Banning under-16s from social media won’t work – here’s what will
OPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said his Government would “die trying” to get under-16s off social media. We have protections for kids in the physical world, Luxon said, and we need them...
www.thepost.co.nz
May 4, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Last week our chief executive Vivien Maidaborn gave her reckons on the proposed under-16 social media ban in Stuff. You can read about why we don't believe it's the right way forward, and what would work better, in the full op-ed: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
NetTalks Te Whanganui-a-Tara, next Tuesday, 5.30pm at two/fiftyseven on Willis. Six speakers with their six-minute takes on tech. This is a little taster from last year's NetTalks, featuring the indomitable Elle Archer. Get your tickets: events.humanitix.com/nettalks-te-...
May 3, 2026 at 10:56 PM
NetTalks Te Whanganui-a-Tara, next Tuesday, 5.30pm at two/fiftyseven on Willis. Six speakers with their six-minute takes on tech. This is a little taster from last year's NetTalks, featuring the indomitable Elle Archer. Get your tickets: events.humanitix.com/nettalks-te-...
"When [accessible design] is considered from the beginning, it creates something simple and powerful: the ability for people to participate fully and independently in the digital world." - Julius Serrano shares what it's like to navigate badly-built websites as a blind person. [Link in comment]
When digital design looks fine — but does not work
internetnz.nz
April 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM
"When [accessible design] is considered from the beginning, it creates something simple and powerful: the ability for people to participate fully and independently in the digital world." - Julius Serrano shares what it's like to navigate badly-built websites as a blind person. [Link in comment]
Ever wondered who runs the Internet? Our very own Jodi Anderson will be at NetTalks to give you a six-minute rundown on how it works, and what's at risk right now.
NetTalks, May 12, at two/fifty-seven in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Tickets > events.humanitix.com/nettalks-te-...
NetTalks, May 12, at two/fifty-seven in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Tickets > events.humanitix.com/nettalks-te-...
April 28, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Ever wondered who runs the Internet? Our very own Jodi Anderson will be at NetTalks to give you a six-minute rundown on how it works, and what's at risk right now.
NetTalks, May 12, at two/fifty-seven in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Tickets > events.humanitix.com/nettalks-te-...
NetTalks, May 12, at two/fifty-seven in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Tickets > events.humanitix.com/nettalks-te-...
Some really interesting findings in the latest Social Cohesion in New Zealand report. The Internet has in increasing influence on it, so we were pleased to support this important research through our community impact funding. Well worth a read: www.helenclark.foundation/social-cohes...
Social Cohesion in New Zealand 2026
Our second annual Social Cohesion Survey finds that cohesion in New Zealand has slipped across every dimension measured — but there is also reason for hope.
www.helenclark.foundation
April 23, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Some really interesting findings in the latest Social Cohesion in New Zealand report. The Internet has in increasing influence on it, so we were pleased to support this important research through our community impact funding. Well worth a read: www.helenclark.foundation/social-cohes...
Six new speakers, six fresh takes on tech ✨ This time it's Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington's turn to do NetTalks. May 12. The line-up and ticket link: internetnz.nz/events/netta... Members have a 50% discount link in their emails. See you there 💥
April 9, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Six new speakers, six fresh takes on tech ✨ This time it's Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington's turn to do NetTalks. May 12. The line-up and ticket link: internetnz.nz/events/netta... Members have a 50% discount link in their emails. See you there 💥
NetTalks is coming to Te Whanganui-a-Tara ✨ Six speakers with six minutes each to give their unique take on tech⚡MC Michele A’Court with Aleshia Amohia, Craig Young, Jodi Anderson, Katie Brown, Chris Cormack & Lani Evans🔥12 May, 2/57 Willis St, $10 for members, $20 for their friends.
NetTalks Te Whanganui-a-Tara
NetTalks is quickfire kōrero on digital & tech that sheds light on diverse aspects of our online lives.
Six speakers, six minutes each, six unique takes on tech
events.humanitix.com
April 1, 2026 at 11:02 PM
NetTalks is coming to Te Whanganui-a-Tara ✨ Six speakers with six minutes each to give their unique take on tech⚡MC Michele A’Court with Aleshia Amohia, Craig Young, Jodi Anderson, Katie Brown, Chris Cormack & Lani Evans🔥12 May, 2/57 Willis St, $10 for members, $20 for their friends.
Our new five-year strategy starts today ✨ The environment we operate in is becoming increasingly complex, so this strategy is a marker on the horizon. It’ll keep us steady even when the waters are choppy. Find out more here: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
March 31, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Our new five-year strategy starts today ✨ The environment we operate in is becoming increasingly complex, so this strategy is a marker on the horizon. It’ll keep us steady even when the waters are choppy. Find out more here: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
📢 Our Membership renewal period has begun! If you are an InternetNZ member due to renew, you should now have an email with instructions on how to do so.
March 31, 2026 at 2:02 AM
📢 Our Membership renewal period has begun! If you are an InternetNZ member due to renew, you should now have an email with instructions on how to do so.
✨ Free digital accessibility training ✨ Proud to be co-funding this initiative, run by Access Advisors, to give people hands-on tools to make their content accessible for people with disabilities. Five trainings across NZ, free for community orgs and non-profits: accessadvisors.nz/events/freec...
Free Community Digital Accessibility Workshops - Access Advisors
We are an inclusive digital accessibility consultancy. Our mission is to help Aotearoa New Zealand become more digitally inclusive.
accessadvisors.nz
March 26, 2026 at 10:04 PM
✨ Free digital accessibility training ✨ Proud to be co-funding this initiative, run by Access Advisors, to give people hands-on tools to make their content accessible for people with disabilities. Five trainings across NZ, free for community orgs and non-profits: accessadvisors.nz/events/freec...
The .nz-sponsored IAASysters NZ programme is underway in Ōtautahi Christchurch today 💃 We work for an Internet that benefits all of Aotearoa, so a kaupapa that supports women — currently under-represented in the industry — to thrive in their tech-related roles is one we wholeheartedly support.
March 25, 2026 at 12:27 AM
The .nz-sponsored IAASysters NZ programme is underway in Ōtautahi Christchurch today 💃 We work for an Internet that benefits all of Aotearoa, so a kaupapa that supports women — currently under-represented in the industry — to thrive in their tech-related roles is one we wholeheartedly support.
Systems Administrator Pooja Narang is the only woman in the .nz ops team👋 Ahead of attending the IAASysters NZ programme, which supports women and gender diverse people in their tech careers, Pooja reflects on her experiences: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
March 19, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Systems Administrator Pooja Narang is the only woman in the .nz ops team👋 Ahead of attending the IAASysters NZ programme, which supports women and gender diverse people in their tech careers, Pooja reflects on her experiences: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
We've read through Parliament's recommendations following the Inquiry into youth online harm, and while we support some of the recommendations whole-heartedly, others we would caution against. Read more on our website >
internetnz.nz/new.../inqui...
internetnz.nz/new.../inqui...
March 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM
We've read through Parliament's recommendations following the Inquiry into youth online harm, and while we support some of the recommendations whole-heartedly, others we would caution against. Read more on our website >
internetnz.nz/new.../inqui...
internetnz.nz/new.../inqui...
We’re heading to NZNOG in Christchurch this month! Here’s why 👉 internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
March 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM
We’re heading to NZNOG in Christchurch this month! Here’s why 👉 internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
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'Ens...ification' blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet
'Ens...ification' blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet
The number of New Zealanders feeling positive about the internet has been slowly declining since 2019.
www.rnz.co.nz
March 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
'Ens...ification' blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet
New Internet Insights report now out:
People online as much as ever - nearly half four hours a day or more - but not feeling positive about it
🤖 AI use up, but concern about AI is also up
➕ Social media use stats, varied concerns, and experiences of online harm
> internetnz.nz/new-zealands...
People online as much as ever - nearly half four hours a day or more - but not feeling positive about it
🤖 AI use up, but concern about AI is also up
➕ Social media use stats, varied concerns, and experiences of online harm
> internetnz.nz/new-zealands...
Aotearoa Internet Insights 2025
New Zealand's 2025 Internet Insights
internetnz.nz
March 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
New Internet Insights report now out:
People online as much as ever - nearly half four hours a day or more - but not feeling positive about it
🤖 AI use up, but concern about AI is also up
➕ Social media use stats, varied concerns, and experiences of online harm
> internetnz.nz/new-zealands...
People online as much as ever - nearly half four hours a day or more - but not feeling positive about it
🤖 AI use up, but concern about AI is also up
➕ Social media use stats, varied concerns, and experiences of online harm
> internetnz.nz/new-zealands...
An InternetNZ-backed, community-led project is opening doors to STEMM for rangatahi in Wairarapa 🤩
👉 internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
👉 internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
February 19, 2026 at 1:32 AM
An InternetNZ-backed, community-led project is opening doors to STEMM for rangatahi in Wairarapa 🤩
👉 internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
👉 internetnz.nz/news-and-art...