Continuing To Connect The Wellington Tech Scene As We Farewell NZRise

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NZRise, a determined Aotearoa New Zealand focused tech advocacy organisation, has long sought to raise up all of Kiwi tech organisations discussing "support local" issues with Ministers, connecting tech firms, and creating a space for all to raise their voices.

The time has come to pass the baton as NZRise farewells everyone with an evening of reflection, connection, and celebration (and yes, I'm proud of those three -tions ;)

With a free and open invite to all current and past NZRise members together with everyone of the Wellington tech community they would love to see you at the FREE evening on Wednesday 4th December, 5pm+

(let's also think of it as a free wellington tech Christmas party, you know you'll have fun and we all need that in these tough Wellington times)

In a nutshell:
  • What: NZRise Farewell
  • When: Wednesday 4th December, 5pm+
  • Where: Welsh Dragon Bar, Wellington
  • Cost: $0
  • Why: To celebrate, reflect, and (re)connect with free drinks & nibbles
  • Who: everyone in and around Wellington tech
  • How: add your name, come along
Simply pop your contact details via the form and we'll see you there.


BY ALL MEANS PASS THIS ON.

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Victoria MacLennan has written a wonderful look back in love at NZRise, Farewell to NZRise: Reflecting on a legacy and the need for Government Advocacy and here's some key points within post which has a lot more detail:
NZRise: A tiny organisation with a huge impact. Since 2012, NZRise has made significant strides in addressing the unique challenges faced by New Zealand-owned tech businesses. 
Here are some of the key milestones we’re proud to leave as our legacy:
  • Government Procurement Wins
  • Annual Procurement Event
  • Shaping the DIA Marketplace
  • Advocacy on Trade, Copyright, and R&D
  • Timely Payments and Politician Information Events
  • Supporting the Sector Through COVID-19: During the pandemic
  • Digital Skills and Talent Initiatives
  • Open Government and the D5 Charter
The list goes on and on but these are the highlights that spring to mind. As a tiny organisation of volunteer business folks we packed a punch.

Why is NZRise winding up now?
Despite these achievements, keeping momentum has grown increasingly difficult. Like many volunteer-led organisations, we’ve faced declining engagement—a challenge impacting not just NZRise but many other not-for-profits. The current government has shown little interest in addressing issues critical to NZ-owned digital businesses, while multinationals gain increasingly easier access to agencies and politicians alike.

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