Telecommunications Users Association Of Nz

What Telecommunications Users Association Of Nz does

TUANZ (Technology Users Association of New Zealand, legally "Technology Users Association of NZ Inc.") is a not-for-profit membership association founded in 1987 and headquartered in New Zealand, operating with approximately 11–50 employees across Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Queenstown. It serves as the independent user-advocacy body for digital technology and connectivity in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a membership of 170+ organizations that includes major banks (Kiwibank, BNZ, ASB, ANZ), telecommunications providers (Spark, Chorus, 2Degrees, One NZ), government agencies (Auckland Council, MBIE), and energy and professional services firms (Z Energy, KPMG, Livestock Improvement Corporation).

The association runs a platform-plus-programmes model: core membership is monetized through tiered annual fees scaled to organizational revenue (ranging from $350 for organizations under $1m to $9,900 for those over $1b), supplemented by individual ($175/yr) and tertiary student ($50/yr) tiers. Adjacent revenue comes from flagship events (Tech Users Summit, Connecting Aotearoa Summit), networking programs (After5s, webinars), the monthly TechBytes podcast, the annual TUANZ Member Awards, the Aotearoa's Digital Priorities Report, and corporate sponsorships (AWS, InternetNZ, Enable, One NZ). Community sub-brands include FLINT (Future Leaders in Technology, four cities), TechLeaders Executive (senior CIO/CTO peer group), and Te Ara Hihiko (digital equity research).

TUANZ's revenue mechanics are recurring subscription-driven with diversification across events, sponsorships, and research publications. Its go-to-market is community-led, recruiting members through events, the website, and grassroots programs, while monetizing advocacy through formal submissions to the Commerce Commission, MBIE, and other regulatory bodies. Distribution is domestic-only (New Zealand), with no disclosed technology product surface; the underlying "technology" is the association itself — its relationships, governance, and convening power — rather than a software platform.

Name

Telecommunications Users Association Of Nz

Legal name

Technology Users Association of New Zealand

Website

https://tuanz.org.nz/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TUANZ is a not-for-profit membership association that advocates for digital technology and connectivity users in New Zealand, serving 170+ member organizations including major banks, telcos, government agencies, and SMEs through tiered subscriptions, events, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: TUANZ generates revenue through annual membership fees from organizations and individuals. Organizational membership fees are tiered based on revenue (ranging from $350 for businesses under $1m to $9,900 for businesses over $1b). Individual membership is $175 annually, with tertiary students at $50.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TUANZ is a not-for-profit membership association that sells annual memberships to organizations and individuals, then delivers value through advocacy, policy submissions, events, summits, and community programmes such as FLINT and TechLeaders Executive. Revenue is generated from tiered membership subscriptions (organizational fees scaled by member revenue, plus individual and student rates), supplemented by event registrations and partner sponsorships.

Product overview

TUANZ is a not-for-profit membership association serving as the independent voice for users of digital technology and connectivity in New Zealand. The organization operates as a platform-plus-programmes model, providing core membership services alongside specialized initiatives including FLINT (future leaders programme), TechLeaders Executive (senior leaders group), flagship conferences (Tech Users Summit, Connecting Aotearoa Summit), and research publications (Digital Priorities Report). With over 40 years of history and 170+ members, TUANZ offers events, learning opportunities, advocacy, and community engagement to champion a brighter digital future for every New Zealander.

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Brands

• FLINT: Future Leaders in Technology - a national leadership programme for the next generation of technology industry leaders, run in four cities: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.
• TechLeaders
• Tech Users Summit
• Connecting Aotearoa Summit
• TechBytes

Products and services

• TUANZ Membership Annual membership association providing advocacy representation, networking events, community programmes, and resources to large organizations, SMEs, and individual members in New Zealand's digital technology sector.
• FLINT (Future Leaders in Technology) A national leadership programme for early-career professionals who aspire to lead in New Zealand's digital future, run by TUANZ in four cities with local leadership teams developing annual programmes.
• TechLeaders Executive Exclusive community of senior technology leaders in medium and large New Zealand organisations who collaborate to influence digital policy, share knowledge, and develop future leaders.
• Tech Users Summit Annual flagship technology conference hosted by TUANZ for members and the broader industry, focused on the future world of technology.
• Connecting Aotearoa Summit Annual flagship summit hosted by TUANZ in the first half of the year, focused on digital connectivity and ensuring no one in New Zealand misses out on being connected.
• TUANZ Member Awards Annual awards programme run by TUANZ recognizing outstanding achievements, leadership, and impact across the New Zealand technology community.
• Aotearoa's Digital Priorities Report Annual research report published by TUANZ providing insights into digital priorities and technology adoption trends in New Zealand, based on interviews with CIOs and CTOs from major enterprises and public sector organizations.
• TechBytes Monthly podcast and video series featuring conversations with digital technology and communications leaders about opportunities and leadership development in the New Zealand tech sector.
• Te Ara Hihiko TUANZ research programme focused on digital equity and inclusion in New Zealand, accompanied by a Rangatahi (youth) Panel Report.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Digital Boost Alliance AotearoacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2021TUANZ plays a key role in supporting the Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa, working in partnership with government and over 20 large businesses including BNZ, Google, MBIE, Westpac, ANZ, ASB, AWS, CertNZ, Chorus, Datacom, Facebook, HP, Kiwibank, Microsoft, MYOB, Rocketspark, Spark, The Mind Lab, The Warehouse Group, 2Degrees, Xero, and Zeald. The alliance aims to accelerate digital adoption in New Zealand and bridge the digital divide.
• WISPAmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020WISPA (Wireless Internet Service Providers Association) is a conference partner for the Rural Connectivity Symposium, working with TUANZ on rural connectivity advocacy.
• Kacific SatellitemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Kacific Satellite is a conference partner for the Rural Connectivity Symposium, supporting TUANZ's rural connectivity initiatives.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWS is a partner of TUANZ, providing support for the organization's mission to advance digital technology and connectivity in New Zealand.
• InternetNZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternetNZ is a partner of TUANZ, collaborating on internet policy and digital equity initiatives in New Zealand.
• EnablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnable is a Christchurch fibre broadband provider and partner of TUANZ. They were the inaugural foundation sponsor of the Christchurch chapter of FLINT (Future Leaders in Technology).
• One NZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne NZ collaborated with TUANZ on the 2026 Digital Priorities Report, providing insights from their CIO Adrian Albuquerque. The partnership involves research and policy development for New Zealand's digital future.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TechusersNZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/technology-users-association-of-nz-inc
• Xx.com/tuanzceo

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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