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What we build matters, but how the state supports it matters more
25 Jun 2026, 2:47 PMOpinion piece: Don Christie, Managing Director and Co-founder of Catalyst, explores why open source and open standards should become the default for government procurement.
Getting the big moments right: A spotlight on digital government support for life events
11 May 2026, 12:41 PMFor over a decade, the Department of Internal Affairs has led cross government collaboration to shape digital services around the moments that matter most to New Zealand citizens.
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Too much legacy spaghetti, not enough bread and butter policy
Jun 24, 2026, 1:37 PMOpinion piece: Sarah Ellison, Chief Technology Officer at Catalyst, shares her perspective on New Zealand's approach to AI in the public sector and the opportunity to lead the way.
Release of Koha 26.05
Jun 12, 2026, 10:39 AMKoha is built by the libraries that use it. Every release has improvements contributed by communities around the world, so the updates in the latest release benefit everyone. Here's what's new in Koha 26.05.
Catalyst calls on Government to prioritise local expertise to secure New Zealand’s digital infrastructure
May 29, 2026, 10:14 AMCatalyst is impressing on the Government to seek local expertise and capability first as it announces major investment to upgrade and strengthen its technology infrastructure.
Open source explained simply
May 21, 2026, 10:19 AMOpen source vs proprietary software, explained with pasta sauce. The simplest analogy on the internet.
Is open source secure?
May 18, 2026, 12:49 PMIn this article we explore some of the most common concerns about open source security and debunk a few myths.
What’s new in Mahara 26.04?
May 12, 2026, 9:45 AMMahara is a flexible portfolio platform that helps learners deepen their connection to learning. The latest release builds on what already works, with improvements across the experience for learners, educators, and administrators.
Meet the 2026 Catalyst Open Source Scholarship interns
Apr 9, 2026, 9:05 AMEach year, the Catalyst Open Source Scholarship brings university students into real roles, working on real open source projects. Fyfa Main, Mia Paisnel, and Harrison Hawkins, Catalyst's 2026 interns, share what they took away.
Meet Anna Wilson: General Manager Growth & Commercial at Catalyst
Mar 27, 2026, 9:58 AMWith more than 20 years in technology and professional services, Anna Wilson, Catalyst's GM Growth & Commercial, has one question she asks every client: "What does success look like for you?"
How exposed are you to compliance risk right now?
Mar 24, 2026, 11:57 AMShayne Priddle, Commercial Manager, Learning Solutions at Catalyst, shares where compliance drift can occur, and why you should focus on people problems before platforms.
Meet Tim Beale: A day in the life of a RiskScape™ developer
Mar 9, 2026, 12:47 PMTim Beale, RiskScape™ developer at Catalyst, explains his day-to-day work building open source geospatial risk modelling software, and why helping New Zealand and the Pacific understand their exposure to natural hazards keeps him motivated.
7 of the best ways to automate your library tasks in 2026
Feb 23, 2026, 1:20 PMExplore 7 ways to automate your library tasks in Koha library management system.
Digital ethics in ePortfolios: Protecting student data
Feb 18, 2026, 4:30 PMKristina Hoeppner, Mahara Project Lead, shares practical ways to continue creating portfolio environments that protect student data.
Meet Sarah Ellison: Chief Technology Officer at Catalyst
Feb 13, 2026, 12:02 PMDiscover what technology leadership means to Catalyst's new CTO, Sarah Ellison: empowering people, partnering with clients through “joint curiosity”, and building technology that serves communities.
Tōtara version 20: Smarter compliance, sharper skills, better outcomes
Feb 12, 2026, 3:38 PMDive into the latest updates on Tōtara version 20. What’s new, what it means for your organisation, and why the NZ Tōtara User Group is already excited to get hands-on.
Koha tips and tricks 7
Dec 19, 2025, 12:47 PMRead Koha tips and tricks for updating your holiday hours, extending due dates, using carousels to display new items, and where to find additional resources.
He pūnaha ora: Digital collections as living ecosystems
Dec 15, 2025, 9:52 AMRead insights on what it means to be kaitiaki of digital taonga from Aleisha Amohia, Chris Cormack, and Wainui Witika-Park’s presentation at the LIANZA 2025 Conference.
Release of Koha 25.11
Dec 10, 2025, 2:56 PMExplore a collection of useful resources about everything new and exciting to look forward to in the latest major Koha release, Koha 25.11.
KohaCon returns to Wellington to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Koha
Nov 17, 2025, 9:24 AMKoha, the most widely used open source global library system, is set to be celebrated across Wellington, with KohaCon25 returning to the city 17-23 November 2025.
Practical pathways to WCAG compliance for public sector legacy systems
Nov 13, 2025, 2:03 PMIn 2019 web accessibility became mandatory for public sector organisations in New Zealand. Discover the options available to help you improve your community’s digital experience.
6 ways libraries shape technology around their communities
Nov 13, 2025, 10:31 AMRōpū kohinga shares how libraries build for their communities by managing their through flexible, scalable, open source solutions.