Digital Strategy 2.0

The Minister for Communications and Information Technology has decided that Digital Strategy 2.0 will remain in place as the outcomes remain relevant in the current climate. The actions that support the outcomes in the strategy are under review and some will change to reflect the new government’s priorities.

Announcements regarding changes to the actions will be made by the responsible Ministers, or you can contact the relevant agencies directly for updates.
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Digital technologies have transformed our lives in recent years. Digital literacy has grown exponentially and digital devices have proliferated - personal computers, mobile phones, laptops and mobile wireless devices. The new digital environment is changing the way New Zealanders live, work and play. It is transforming the way we do business, stimulating creativity and innovation across our economy and society. It presents immense economic, environmental and social opportunities for us all - but there are new challenges ahead.

The Digital Strategy 2.0 is a response to the changes and challenges of a rapidly evolving digital world. Its purpose is to:

provide a national vision, supported by outcomes and goals for New Zealand’s digital development;
highlight opportunities and challenges in the digital world;
provide a call to action for all stakeholders to rise to the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital world;
clearly articulate the government’s role in digital development; and
outline the key actions through which government will fulfil its role in supporting digital development.

Link to Digital Strategy 2.0 Introduction [HTML]
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Digital Strategy 2.0 was informed by:

the Digital Future Summit 2.0 held in November 2007
124 submissions and various meetings with stakeholders on the Draft Digital Strategy 2.0
the OECD Ministerial Meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy in Seoul, which the Minister for Communications and Information Technology attended in June 2008;
feedback from government agencies represented on the Digital Strategy Steering Group and other relevant agencies; and
feedback from meetings of the Digital Strategy Advisory Group.

If you would like a copy of the strategy posted to you please email us at comments@digitalstrategy.govt.nz