Steven Joyce news stories

"One of the most awesome challenges that computer science will overcome is making the interaction between humans and technology seamless."

"The NZ tech sector is growing rapidly and making a big contribution to our strengthening economy."

“This new approach will help because it allows young people to more fully explore career options while they are still enrolled at school."

“New Zealand is a small economic player, so it’s important that we take every opportunity when we’re overseas to work together."

“We are seeing hundreds of very savvy hi-tech companies from New Zealand now competing and succeeding on the world stage."

The top players in New Zealand’s ICT industry gathered together last week to launch the Wellington ICT Graduate School in Wellington.

A further 11 Kiwi tech start ups will receive repayable grants worth $450,000 to help them commercialise their technology.

“Research and Development activity is crucial for creating a strong and diversified economy, and moving into higher value products and services."

"New Zealand is becoming a world leader in health IT," says Steven Joyce.

“It is centrally important that New Zealand businesses can access the skills and knowledge they need to make the most of new global opportunities."

“The Labour Party are continuing to have a political crack at this agency."

“This allows us to develop links with industry leaders and puts us at the forefront of telecommunications when 5G becomes readily available."

"It seems like every second week this Ministry is doing something stupid with our money."

“Software developers, ICT systems and business analysts, for example, are in high demand reflecting NZ's growing technology services sector.”

"Producing more engineering, ICT and science graduates will help alleviate actual and potential skill shortages in these key areas.”

The Unlocking Curious Minds programme is part of the Government’s plan to encourage all Kiwis to become engaged with science and technology.

The New Zealand Government is supporting the growth of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with an extension on its Regional Business Partner programme

Under the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund pilot the NZ Government hopes to engage more young Kiwis with science and technology.

“The results demonstrate New Zealand’s commitment to equipping our students with the skills they need for the 21st century."

The Technology Innovation National Science Challenge will focus on developing new technologies to create commercially successful breakthrough products

All universities, wānanga and polytechnics will be required to publish information about the employment status and earnings of graduates as of 2017.

"The new institutes are proposed in order to stimulate leading edge, commercially focused, and industry relevant research in regional New Zealand."

Up to $1.5 million will be made available to enable 126 businesses to employ students for work experience in New Zealand’s hi-tech sector.

The 2015 ICT Sector report underlines how New Zealand has been rapidly diversifying its economy in recent years," says Steven Joyce.