On RNZ - Nine To Noon shortly talking about the newly released Digital Skills Aotearoa report, plus objectionable - but legal - content online and more

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New digital skills report lays things pretty bare: we’re doing a crap job of investing in our people. Time to do something about it. techblog.nz/2449-New-Digit…

As an industry, we work closely with Government in a heap of different contexts. It’s a positive and fruitful relationship based on collaboration and mutual outcomes. But we can’t support the current approach in the big review of vocational education. techblog.nz/2459-Why-the-c…

This is an incredible website. lingscars.com

So excited about the draft programmes for the ITx Innovation Days around the country in July. Really really good sessions. We’re confirming everything and hopefully sharing at the back end of this week. Can’t wait!

Congratulations to all the finalists of the 'Excellence in IT Awards 2021'! techblog.nz/2613-Excellenc…

Looking forward to talking with Kathryn Ryan on RNZ RNZ - Nine To Noon just after 9am about the huge Digital Tech Skills Report and Plan just released. itp.nz/skills

Looking forward to talking to Kathryn on RNZ - Nine To Noon on RNZ shortly about cyber security, tech trends and some of the amazing Excellence in IT Awards winners!

Nice little rock and roll just now in Welly… #eqnz

These seem pretty good! Has anyone got these for their kids? Check out these fun, hands-on Peter Doherty projects for young scientists, artists & makers ages 0-16+. kiwico.com/?utm_source=tw…

About 10 mins until the 123Tech Challenge live National Finals!! Cracker of a show coming! Big celebration, talking to some great tech people, and of course announcing this year’s winners!! Hosted by Digital Dan and Suzy Cato 2pm, broadcast live: 123tech.nz/2021

Advice on child banking please! With Bank Of New Zealand, 11yo has EFTPOS card and uses it responsibly. Wants to access the BNZ app to see savings etc, but no go until 13. Kids are digital now - seems weird refusing internet banking to digital natives. Any banks allow kids to use their apps?

PSA: If I unsubscribe from your emails, please don't send me another email to tell me I've unsubscribed. #petpieve #kthxbai

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Hey does anyone know of any Apple Authorised repairers in Wellington that can do a fairly straightforward (already diagnosed) keyboard warranty replacement without needing to hold your laptop for 2 weeks? (Not Service Plus)

Aucklanders: fun things to do on the North Shore for the next 2 hours, with a kid. Go!

Am in Dunedin today to sadly attend the funeral of someone I hugely respect, Lesley Elliott. Being White Ribbon Day, I urge you to download Lesley’s book about keeping relationships safe, and getting it to as many young people as possible. It’s free: amazon.com/Loves-Me-Not-K…