New Zealand's digital export sector is already outperforming the government’s own projections for its future contribution. The question is no longer whether this sector will deliver – it is how much more it could deliver with right policy support.

SaaStr’s verdict was blunt: AI has stopped being a feature you add and become the thing you build around. Charlie Haddrell, NZTE’s Trade Commissioner in San Francisco, was there with a dozen-odd Kiwi companies and the NZTE on-the-ground crew. Here’s his read.

TL;DR: You won’t want to miss our International SaaS Day Party in Wellington on Thursday 18 June: feat. Hannah Bryan comedy set, silly games, DJ and dancing. Beforehand, we’re hosting a SaaSpocalypse leaders’ discussion. Also coming up: a free AI ops webinar and GTM workshop in Wellington.

TL;DR: International SaaS Day Wellington party tickets are live, AI is moving from ‘feature’ to ‘whole-of-business’ advantage and Techweek26 is next week. We’ve pulled the unmissable sessions (plus free rego codes) so you don’t have to scroll the programme.

We’re stoked to welcome Pioneer Capital as a national sponsor of KiwiSaaS. Pioneer backs growing New Zealand businesses with capital and practical support — and they’re joining us because they genuinely care about founders, operators, and the community building globally from Aotearoa.

TL;DR: Welcome back — 2026’s looking big for KiwiSaaS. Catch our top 5 SaaSmas videos in our new Video Resource Library, then join two practical sessions on US market learnings and leading through AI in software engineering. More workshops soon.

Our 7 Weeks of SaaSmas is delivering the goods with events designed to help your  company accelerate into 2026!

Our 7 Weeks of SaaSmas is delivering the goods with events designed to help your  company accelerate into 2026!

Our 7 Weeks of SaaSmas is in full swing with events to help your company go faster in 2026!

We’re celebrating 7 Weeks of SaaSmas with learning and joy. We’ve got 20+ workshops, events and epic SaaSmas parties across the motu. We’re also spotlighting our fastest growing rising stars in our SaaSmas Advent calendar!

During 7 Weeks of SaaSmas we’re packing the calendar with events to help your company go faster in 2026!

Here’s your events round-up: a fast, scannable overview of what’s coming up. This isn’t a newsletter, just your cheat sheet for the next wave of happenings. 

KiwiSaaS, the national community for software‑as‑a‑service (SaaS) companies, has relaunched under a new industry‑led model to help accelerate the growth of Aotearoa New Zealand’s SaaS sector.

We’re back: industry-led, member-driven and focused on helping Aotearoa’s SaaS companies grow smarter and faster. We’re celebrating our relaunch with 7 Weeks of SaaSmas, showcasing more than 20 volunteer-run workshops, events and SaaSmas parties across the country.

Gentrack Group Limited (NZX: GTK) has been selected for inclusion in the S&P/NZX 20 Index, following the June 2025 quarterly review by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The change takes effect prior to the market open on Monday 23 June.

The 2025 NZ Tech Ecosystem Report is out and it’s a milestone moment for Aotearoa’s innovation economy.