We are unlikely to see similar growth-orientated tech and digital initiatives this year, not that the National Party, which owns most of the tech-related policy, isn’t interested in spending on tech, which it sees as an economic growth enabler.

A report from ultrafast broadband network operator Chrous and the Internet of Things Alliance suggests at least $2.2 billion in net economic benefit could be created in the next decade through the use of networked IoT devices.

If the last few years have seen companies tool up to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, the latest revolution in artificial intelligence raises the question of whether AI can help or hinder ESG efforts.