Our purpose is to unite the diverse voices of our creative ecosystem; to champion and advocate for the value and impact of the creative industries – in order to create jobs and economic growth; and to help all New Zealanders thrive.
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WeCreate Speaking Notes Education & Workforce Select Committee July 2025
On July 10, Paula made a verbal submission to the Education and Workforce Select Committee that is considering the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill. You can read our speaking notes here >
WeCreate Submission to MFAT NTB Open Plurilateral Arrangement
MFAT is seeking input from exporters to inform an approach to trade that involves addressing non-tariff barriers through open plurilateral arrangements. You can read our submission here >
WeCreate Submission to Education and Training (VET System) Amendment Bill June 2025
This Bill, the latest step in the reform of the vocational education and training system, is being considered by the Education and Workforce Select Committee. You can read our submission on the Bill here >
WeCreate Response to Proposed Industry Skills Boards Survey May 2025
WeCreate has provided feedback on Minister Simmond's proposed industry groupings for the Industry Skills Boards that will replace Toi Mai and the WDCs. You can read our responses to the TEC survey here >
WeCreate Submission to NZ-India FTA Consultation
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has launched a public consultation on New Zealand and India’s negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. You can read WeCreate's submission here >
NZ Game Development Industry Booms: 26% growth and a bright future!
WeCreate's member, NZ Game Developer's Association, has published their 2024 Industry Report. Click here to read the media release and the report>
WeCreate Submission to Media Reform Consultation
Manatū Taonga is consulting on reform in the media sector. You can read WeCreate's submission here >
WeCreate Submission to Privacy Commission on Biometrics Code March 2025
The Privacy Commission is undertaking a second round of consultation on a Biometrics Code for New Zealand Read the submission >
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WeCreate Speaking Notes Education & Workforce Select Committee July 2025
On July 10, Paula made a verbal submission to the Education and Workforce Select Committee that is considering the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill. You can read our speaking notes here >
WeCreate Submission to MFAT NTB Open Plurilateral Arrangement
MFAT is seeking input from exporters to inform an approach to trade that involves addressing non-tariff barriers through open plurilateral arrangements. You can read our submission here >
WeCreate Submission to Education and Training (VET System) Amendment Bill June 2025
This Bill, the latest step in the reform of the vocational education and training system, is being considered by the Education and Workforce Select Committee. You can read our submission on the Bill here >
WeCreate Response to Proposed Industry Skills Boards Survey May 2025
WeCreate has provided feedback on Minister Simmond's proposed industry groupings for the Industry Skills Boards that will replace Toi Mai and the WDCs. You can read our responses to the TEC survey here >
Media Release – Creative and Tech Industries Warn of Economic Growth Risks in Vocational Education Reforms
The creative and digital technology sectors have issued the attached statement because what’s happening right now with vocational education reform risks doing real damage to New Zealand’s future. Despite being two of New Zealand’s fastest-growing and highest-value...
WeCreate Submission to NZ-India FTA Consultation
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has launched a public consultation on New Zealand and India’s negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. You can read WeCreate's submission here >
WeCreate Creative Export Explainer
On 27 March 2025, WeCreate launched a Creative Export Explainer report that sets out how the creative industries sell to the world, where barriers to creative trade exist, and how the government might help the sector to derive greater value from exporting. Click here...
NZ Game Development Industry Booms: 26% growth and a bright future!
WeCreate's member, NZ Game Developer's Association, has published their 2024 Industry Report. Click here to read the media release and the report>
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