TIN200 survey finds NZ tech sector booming, but fewer local jobs

TIN200 survey finds NZ tech sector booming, but fewer local jobs
Rocket Lab is one of the tech companies boosting the sector. (Image: Rocket Lab)
Staff reporters
The Technology Investment Network’s annual TIN200 survey of our 200 largest tech exporters shows a sector in rude health.But job growth is slowing, and there are already signs the sector won’t get everything it wants from the incoming government.Total revenue increased 11.8% to $17.1 billion in the 2023 financial year, while export receipts jumped 13.1% to $13.05b, with North America the fastest growing market and fintech the fastest growing sector.For context, last year, New Zealand’s dairy exports were worth $21.0b, meat and...

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