1. Introduction
Short Description
The 2005 Digital Strategy painted a picture of how we would create a digital future for all New Zealanders, using the power of information and communications technology to enhance all aspects of our lives.
Chapter Table of Contents
Redrafting the strategy
An achievements report and series of case studies will be published just prior to the Summit in order to communicate the impacts and progress of the Strategy. A full evaluation will be undertaken when initiatives are able to be reviewed and tracked against Digital Strategy targets.
Governance of the Strategy was also reviewed as the Strategy was refreshed, as is the membership of the Digital Strategy Advisory Group.
Five broad themes have been developed to underpin the design of the refresh:
Affordable, fast broadband for all New Zealanders
ICT driving creativity, innovation, productivity and wealth creation
ICT skills and capability – education and life-long learning
NZ Community Content - harnessing our unique identity, strengthening communities
Sustainable Development – ICT supporting efficiency and conservation of resources
The refresh of the Strategy includes a series of informal stakeholder engagements, the Digital Future Summit 2.0 and a post-Summit public submission process which provides opportunity for feedback on the Draft Strategy 2.0 document.
The Digital Future Summit 2.0
The Digital Future Summit 2.0 was a key checkpoint in the Digital Strategy refresh programme, and will be an opportunity for business and community leaders to respond to a call to action: What is the changing economic, social, environmental and cultural landscape in NZ and how do we maximise being DIGITAL to address these challenges?
The Summit was not the only opportunity for New Zealanders to engage and share their ideas for our digital future. The redraft of the strategy consisted of a series of facilitated workshops and online forums to draw out ideas, themes, issues and potential actions that will contribute to the creation of Digital Strategy 2.0
After the Summit and analysis of initial feedback, the Draft Digital Strategy 2.0 was released for public consultation in April 2008. Consultation included workshops and meetings with interested parties, online channels including this website and a wiki.
All feedback and submissions were analysed and informed Digital Strategy 2.0. The final version of the strategy was released in August 2008.