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What can we do to encourage more women to consider tech careers in New Zealand and to promote inclusivity? (listen)

<p>A new MYOB report says New Zealand’s tech sector lacks gender diversity – and may even get less diverse. What can be done – and what is being done – to address the issue? Plus: a roundtable discussion with OMGTech! co-founder and general manager Zoe <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Timbrell">Timbrell</span>, <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="AUT">AUT</span> lecturer and She# founder Dr <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Mahsa">Mahsa</span> <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Mohaghegh">Mohaghegh</span> and <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="MYOB">MYOB</span> general manager Carolyn <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Luey">Luey</span> on what can be done to increase gender diversity and <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="inclusivity">inclusivity</span> in New Zealand’s tech sector, what individuals and <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="organisations">organisations</span> can do, where things can go from here, and more.</p>

Can we fix it? Scaling up climate finance

<p>The climate crisis needs massive investment to change and reorient our economy away from fossil fuels. Our new government has set a goal to reduce net emissions to zero by 2050. Getting to zero is necessary to play our part internationally, and feasible as shown by the Vivid Economics report from the <a href="http://www.vivideconomics.com/publications/net-zero-in-new-zealand">GLOBE Parliamentary group</a>. It will also help restore our international reputation as a leader in sustainability and create opportunities for New Zealand business.</p>

Can we fix it? How Kai’s Amanda Judd is shaking up the food system and overcoming overconsumption

<p>In a regular section called Can We Fix It? Idealog and Kiwibank will explore some of the world’s biggest – and, in some cases, most intractable – problems and then showcase some of the clever people trying to tackle them. <a href="https://www.getkai.co.nz/">Kai</a> is a smart, data-driven grocery planning and delivery service soon to be launched out of Auckland. The aim? To decentralise and regenerate the food ecosystem, decreasing waste and prices. </p>

Can we fix it? Climate Change

<p>Throughout history, blockades have been overcome by new ways of thinking and experimentation – try, try and try again, as the saying goes. This faith in the human ability to find solutions has led to everything from penicillin to electricity to flying machines. So, in a regular section in print called Can We Fix It? and in a series of online pop-up sections throughout the year – Idealog and Kiwibank will explore some of the world’s biggest – and, in some cases, most intractable – problems and then showcase some of the clever people trying to tackle them. First up, the existential threat that is Climate Change. </p>

Pole position: Renowned launcher of things Andy Cunningham on branding, bro culture, her new book and working with Steve Jobs

<p>Andy Cunningham is known best for her role helping to launch the Apple Macintosh, where she worked closely with Steve Jobs. Since those heady days, she has played a key role in the launch of a number of new categories, including video games, personal computers, desktop publishing, digital imaging, RISC microprocessors, software as a service, very light jets and clean tech investing. During a recent visit to New Zealand, she sat down with Mark Godenho to discuss branding, bro-culture and her new book.</p>

How board oversight can impact company culture

<p>Board Dynamics and Better Boardroom CEO and founder Henri Eliot discusses the<em> <strong><a href="https://www.governanceinstitute.com.au/news-media/media-releases/2017/dec/new-guide-provides-roadmap-to-better-corporate-culture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Managing Culture – a Good Practice Guide</a> </strong></em>report and the impact of board oversight on company culture.</p>

Connect locally, inspire globally

<p>We live in a world where architectural (and all) imagery is ubiquitous. An image of a new building in New York screen-grabbed online on Monday can influence a design brief for a project in Wellington, New Zealand on Tuesday. How do we ensure that we counter this homogenisation in our highly connected world? A valid response is to promote the appreciation and understanding of identity, and how it can be translated into built form to lend our work meaning and integrity.</p>

Idealog’s Most Creative: Auckland Council’s Ludo Campbell-Reid talks creativity

<p>Auckland Council's design champion Ludo Campbell-Reid was one of the People's Choice winners for Most Creative in government/politics/economics for<a href="https://idealog.co.nz/casestudies/idealogs-most-creative-people-our-winners"> Idealog and Accenture's Most Creative People</a>. A strong voice in real life and on social media for more human-centred urban design and development, more affordable, well-designed housing and more public spaces that think about people rather than cars, Campbell-Reid is playing an important role in ensuring Auckland residents get a better city. Here, he talks finding inspiration, the biggest lessons learnt and what he's working towards.</p>

2017 Edmund Hillary Fellowship profiles: Audrey Tan

<p>Recipients of the 2017 Edmund Hillary Fellowship have been announced. To mark the enormous achievement - a three-year fellowship programme offered for up to 100 high-calibre international entrepreneurs, investors and startup teams and 20 Kiwis to incubate and support innovative businesses that have the potential for a global impact - we're profiling some of the fellows. Up next is Audrey Tan, Co-Founder and CEO of Angels of Impact.</p>

Idealog’s Most Creative: Crimson Education’s Jamie Beaton talks creativity

<p>Jamie Beaton was one of the People's Choice winners for the education category in Idealog and Accenture's <a href="https://idealog.co.nz/casestudies/idealogs-most-creative-people-our-winners">Most Creative People</a>. You don’t create a company valued at $220 million in your early 20s unless you have something special, and the mile a minute whizzkid Beaton has done that with Crimson Education, which helps students from around the world get into top US universities. Here, he talks why some creative passions shouldn't be a full-time gig, resilience and how to tell a good idea from a bad one.</p>

What’s next for Auckland’s City Centre: a Q&A with design champion Ludo-Campbell Reid

<p>Auckland Council recently released a video detailing how far it’s come with the urban design of the City Centre over the last 10 to 15 years, as well as its vision for the years to come. We had a chat with Ludo Campbell-Reid about the pace at which his vision is coming to fruition, the most impactful changes already made to the City Centre and what’s his big, hairy audacious goals for the future.</p>

Icebreaker’s billion-dollar vision

<p>Icebreaker has been <a href="http://theregister.co.nz/news/2017/11/icebreaker-bought-us-retail-giant">sold</a> to US-based footwear and apparel retailer VF Corporation, which also owns the likes of Timberland, Vans, Wrangler, Lee Jeans, and The North Face. We're republishing this story about Icebreaker founder Jeremy Moon and chairperson Rob Fyfe's vision of a $1 billion brand.</p>

NZTech Q&A: Priti Ambani

<p>Chantal Thomas asks the newly appointed <a href="https://www.visa.co.nz/visa-everywhere/everywhere-initiative1.html">Visa’s Everywhere Initiative</a> New Zealand judge about empowering women in tech and what motivates her. </p>

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