24 June 2025
Matariki is a time for remembrance, celebration, and looking toward the future. Traditionally, Matariki was a time to honour ancestors, celebrate the harvest, and acknowledge the changing seasons.
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24 June 2025
As the new Chair of the Executive Council of Digital Identity NZ, I am looking forward to leading a passionate and future-focused community working to build a trusted, inclusive, and interoperable digital identity ecosystem for New Zealand, building on the impressive work the Executive Council has done over the past few years .
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03 June 2025
Welcome to the May edition of the Digital Identity NZ newsletter. This month, we're excited to introduce our new Executive Director, share insights from Techweek25’s Foundations for Tomorrow Event and the launch of Air New Zealand’s new passport capture service.
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29 April 2025
Welcome to the April edition of the DINZ newsletter. As we navigate this period of transition, our commitment to advancing digital trust in Aotearoa remains unwavering. This month brings exciting updates on upcoming events, new members, and important industry developments.
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01 April 2025
Specialists from different fields in the digital identity ecosystem have shed light on what it takes to be accredited for New Zealand’s Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF). They shared … Continue reading "Leading the digital trust conversation"
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27 February 2025
2025 is well underway with a healthy mix of activity, excitement and opportunity, Digital Trust included.
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02 December 2024
Source: Biometric Update Website Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) hosted a discussion led by NEC New Zealand on “Facial Recognition and CCTV Integration in Retail Security” this week, with a panel including … Continue reading "Leading the digital trust conversation"
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21 November 2024
A warm welcome to our newest members: api connects, Deloitte, and SushLabs.
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08 November 2024
Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) is pleased to see the Government’s latest steps toward establishing safe and secure digital identity services, with the official publication of the Digital Identity Services … Continue reading "Leading the digital trust conversation"
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Why is digital trust so important? We asked Digital Identity NZ’s executive director Colin Wallis for his perspective on an equitable digital future. Plus, we preview the top trends in digital identity. Q: What is digital trust and why is it so important? A: Trust lies at the heart of
July 15, 2022
Research by Digital Identity NZ, a member of the NZTech Alliance, has found two thirds of Kiwis are more likely to go online to do things than face to face, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. As people’s lives and work become more reliant on the digital environment so does the need for
July 4, 2022
I type this month’s newsletter from the UK where summer has finally arrived - just as winter has in Aotearoa! While this is primarily a personal visit, digital identity activity follows me unabated, so you may see me mentioned in connection with a couple of UK events. Digital Identity conversa
June 20, 2022
Isn’t it terrific to meet people in person again! DINZ wasted no time in taking advantage of orange settings to bring our members together in both Wellington and Auckland in the past fortnight. A big shout-out to our sponsor hosts - SSS in Wellington and MinterEllisonRudd Watts in Auckland. Both
May 18, 2022
Welcome back from the holiday break. I hope that you and your whanau were able to relax, re-energise and share good times. Last week saw the release of the Summary of Public Engagement of the Digital Strategy for Aotearoa discussion document. The original document itself was release
April 20, 2022
What a rollercoaster the last few weeks have been! But through it all, DINZ remains on track with its mahi to advance both its purpose, where every New Zealander can easily use their Digital Identity and its mission, to empower a unified, trusted and inclusive Digital Identity ecosys
March 17, 2022
Kia ora koutou, Thank you for reading DINZ’s first newsletter for 2022! 2021 finished in a whirl of activity as we delivered both our written and oral submissions to the Select Committee regarding the draft Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill and held our an
February 17, 2022
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau whā, tēnā koutou katoa. Kei ngā ringa raupā o Tāmaki Makaurau, mokori anō kia mihia koutou i te āhua o tō koutou noho haumaru i te kainga. Tēnā rawa atu koutou.Over the past two years, the DINZ Executive Council has been on a journey to strengthen our
November 18, 2021
New Zealand cybercrime continues to grow with the government cyber incident tracking agency, CERT, reporting a 14 percent increase in scams and fraud in the last quarter. Fraud awareness this week is important for raising awareness of the potential risks Kiwis are facing with increased online ac
November 17, 2021
By Sara Barker In late September, the government introduced a new bill to parliament that would fundamentally pave the way to digital identity for citizens in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Bill is the brainchild of Minister of Digital Economy and
October 28, 2021
As I write my first newsletter to you as Digital Identity New Zealand’s Executive Director, I’m acutely aware that I am familiarising myself with the controls as I operate them. Michael left large shoes to fill, so my feet will have to grow! I’ve been away from Aotearoa a while, so it’s goo
October 27, 2021
The need to prove you are who you say you are has increased in the digital era - and anyone wanting a vaccine "passport" is going to have to go through the process. In order to access their vaccination records and certificate, people will have to go via the government's RealMe service or
October 13, 2021