Steven Joyce 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.>>