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Interview: Where is the representation in NZ gaming?
Gaming

Interview: Where is the representation in NZ gaming?

Kiwi gamer Dhayana Sena champions diversity in the gaming world, challenging norms and rewriting the playbook.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Kiwi girls take on robotics world… and WIN
Robotics

Kiwi girls take on robotics world… and WIN

Tara Stevens (14) and Riley Pollard (11), from New Plymouth and Okato and the Nakibots team, beat 80 other teams from across the world.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019

Global Stories

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AWS launches new initiative to get more girls in IT
Hyperscale

AWS launches new initiative to get more girls in IT

It is designed to introduce all Year 8 students (12-13 year olds) in the UK to cloud computing and digital skills.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award
Entrepreneur

Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award

Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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UK urged to back women to close digital skills gap
Fintech

UK urged to back women to close digital skills gap

UK tech leaders warn women must be central to tackling digital skills gaps or the economy risks losing more than GBP £10 billion in growth.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026