New Zealand's annual festival of innovation is back for 2018, with a focus on great ideas that are good for the world. Check out what NZTE's up to during Techweek'18, including three major events and support for the launch of New Zealand's Tech and Innovation Story.

NZTE's Hack Tairāwhiti is Aotearoa's first-ever national Māori hackathon - bringing together Māori exporters and the country's top tech talent in Gisborne for 48 hours of collaborative action. Find out more, register your interest below and play your part in inspiring our regions to think and dream big.

With $2.4 billion set aside over the next four years for Future Economy strategies, Singapore is keen on partnership to secure opportunities in the digital economy. Don't miss your chance to hear from the Singapore Economic Development Board and other tech influencers, with events running in Auckland and Wellington.

The innovation action doesn't end with Techweek! The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is your chance to submit an innovative digital business idea that has the potential to go global. Two winning ideas will get a start-up and support package worth $10,000. Entries are open now and close 27 May. 

The concept design for New Zealand's Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has been officially unveiled. The 2,000 square-metre pavilion will showcase New Zealand's economic and trade capabilities and our unique approach to sustainability, with an exhibition space, business lounge and corporate hosting facilities as well as a restaurant and design store.

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in three weeks' time, on 25 May. If you have customers in Europe - including the UK - you need to make sure you're compliant or risk heavy fines. Check out our introduction to GDPR and get ready for this important change.

New Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) rules come into play in Australia on 1 July 2018, so there's just two months left for New Zealand food businesses to comply with the new requirements. Here's a brief introduction to the changes - and some key resources to make sure you're all set.

Our recent sold-out Better by Design CEO Summit left attendees buzzing with inspiration on how to build a truly customer-centred business. Full-length videos of all our speaker presentations are now online - or for the express version, check out our quick highlights video with great moments from the Summit.

Located in the heart of Europe, Poland has racked up two decades of continuous GDP growth as part of its shift to a market economy - meaning diverse opportunities for New Zealand businesses. Check out our new Poland market guide for insights and useful information to start you off. 

Kea’s World Class New Zealand Awards return to Auckland on Thursday 21 June, recognising New Zealand’s most inspirational, world-leading Kiwis from around the globe. The black tie gala sells out every year, and hosts New Zealand’s biggest influencers and decision-makers. Don’t miss out on our country’s most prestigious individual achievement awards.

Get key insights for exporting to Australia at this ExportNZ Better Exporting event in Hamilton - featuring strategies for success from expert speakers, and a chance to ask the nitty-gritty questions relevant to your business.

Get India market insights and exchange information with Joanna Kempkers, New Zealand's High Commissioner in New Delhi, at this breakfast event hosted by MFAT in Auckland. Topics covered will include an update on India's trade and economic environment - including reforms and opportunities for New Zealand businesses - as well as India's Asia-Pacific context and the upcoming Union elections in 2019.

New Zealand company Ohmio Automotion has signed what it says is the world's largest deal for autonomous shuttles - with an agreement to supply 150 of its electric LIFT vehicles to Korean company Southwest Coast Enterprise City Development (SolaSeaDo).

New Zealand company Ohmio Automotion has signed what it says is the world's largest deal for autonomous shuttles - with an agreement to supply 150 of its electric LIFT vehicles to Korean company Southwest Coast Enterprise City Development (SolaSeaDo).