A watershed year for fintech in Aotearoa New Zealand

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FinTechNZ Hui Taumata

In 2025, Aotearoa New Zealand’s fintech sector is set for significant transformation with the advancement of open banking and consumer data rights legislation. These developments will drive sector growth and foster stronger partnerships. To capitalise on this, the industry must be courageous and innovative, in order to close the innovation gap with our global peers.

The Hui Taumata is a crucial forum to collaboratively address challenges and seize opportunities. This event is designed to help shape the industry’s future and benefit customers by fostering stronger industry-bank partnerships and highlighting the economic benefits of a robust fintech sector. Embracing fintech will enhance resilience and innovation in New Zealand’s financial landscape.

NZTech and FinTechNZ are leading the charge by driving critical conversations. The Hui Taumata is a must-attend event if you want to stay at the forefront of the fintech conversation in New Zealand.

2025 Hui takeaways:

Open banking is here—businesses that integrate early and focus on customer experience will lead the way.

AI is transforming fintech, enabling faster product development, leaner operations, and hyper-personalised banking experiences.

New Zealand is shifting from a capital-starved to a capital-rich nation, creating unprecedented opportunities for fintech growth.

Bold leadership and values-driven innovation will define the future of fintech—challenging entrenched systems is how real change happens.

The hui programme is available now:

Explore our one-day conference programme filled with inspiring keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities in the company of digital identity leaders from Aotearoa and around the world.

The hui programme is available now:

2025 Key Themes and Topics

Government, industry and sector shift | In watershed year presenting new challenges and opportunities .
Bridging the gap between FinTech's and financial services | How can we increase collaboration to supercharge growth?
Fresh, challenging ideas to improve customer outcome and value | Fintech can make life better for New Zealanders. Let’s make it happen!
Building sector and trade capability | How can NZ harness and increase growth to reap the economic benefits of a flourishing fintech sector?

Thanks to our 2025 speakers

Ryan Johnson-Hunt

Co-Founder & CEO, DSG

Robbie Taylor

Manager Money and Cash Policy, Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Melissa Macfarlane

NZ Country Lead Constantinople

Hon Scott Simpson

Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Joel McIntosh

NZ Product Lead, Constantinople

Marty Kerr

Co-founder and Partner, New Zealand Fintech Fund

Nick Frandsen

Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Paloma

Sean Morrison

Executive Director and Head of New Business, Banzpay

Sulabh Sharma

Co-founder, Debut

Will Miao

CTO, Centrapay

Tracey Berry

Partner, Mosaic

Check out the 2025 Hui highlights:

Thanks to our 2025 sponsors

The FinTechNZ Hui Taumata would not be possible without the support of these future-focused organisations, who support the team at FinTechNZ and NZTech to bring the entire fintech ecosystem under one roof to connect, collaborate and grow. Ngā mihi ki a koutou.