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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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A day in the life of a Developer
Oct 20, 2023, 3:24 PM
10 Moodle plugins you need to use
Oct 19, 2023, 9:00 AMWe’ve compiled a list of our top 10 Moodle plugins to help students and teachers with their eLearning experience.
SCORM Expert: Stop publishing new SCORM content
Oct 17, 2023, 3:32 PMDan Marsden has been a global SCORM expert for over a decade. He's advocating for educators to stop publishing new SCORM content and instead use more modern tools.
A Day in the life of: an eLearning Consultant
Oct 16, 2023, 9:00 AMIn this edition of "A Day in the Life at Catalyst" we meet Tish Kirkland, eLearning Consultant
What is Moodle LMS?
Oct 11, 2023, 9:00 AMLearn the basics of Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) with Catalyst.
How a Zookeeper became an eLearning Consultant at Catalyst
Oct 4, 2023, 9:00 AMLearn how Alex Virtue's early career as a zookeeper led her to her current job as an eLearning consultant.
How to fix SCORM rot in your LMS 2024
Sep 18, 2023, 9:00 AMLearn what SCORM rot is and how to fix it in your Learning Management System (LMS).
What is Totara LMS Learning Management System
Sep 8, 2023, 9:00 AMTotara Talent Experience Platform consists of Totara Learn, Totara Perform and Tōtara Engage to meet your current and future L&D needs.
Wrapping Up KohaCon 2023
Aug 30, 2023, 9:00 AMHere is the full wrap-up of KohaCon 2023, brought to you from our Catalyst Koha team attending the event in Helsinki.
KohaCon 2023 Day Three Highlights
Aug 18, 2023, 9:00 AMHere are the highlights from KohaCon 2023, day three, brought to you by our team attending the event in Helsinki.
KohaCon 2023 Day Two Highlights
Aug 16, 2023, 9:00 AMHere are the highlights from KohaCon 2023, day two, brought to you from our team attending the event in Helsinki.
KohaCon 2023 Day One Highlights
Aug 15, 2023, 9:00 AMHere are the highlights from KohaCon 2023, day one, brought to you from our team attending the event in Helsinki.
Catalyst women in tech visit Wellington High School
Jul 27, 2023, 1:56 PM
Technology and connections: A week in China
Jul 26, 2023, 9:00 AMWainui Witika-Park, a developer in the Catalyst Koha team, recently spent a week in China touring a range of businesses and making connections.
A Day in the Life of a Delivery Lead
Jul 12, 2023, 9:00 AMIn this edition of "A Day in the Life at Catalyst" we meet Haajar Pengelly, Delivery Lead
Catalystas fight discrimination with perspiration
Jul 7, 2023, 9:00 AMJune saw an eager team of Catalystas “fight discrimination with perspiration” for the Burnett Foundation’s annual Sweat With Pride fundraiser.
A Day in the Life of: a Senior Visual Designer
Jul 5, 2023, 9:00 AM
Release of Koha 23.05
Jun 30, 2023, 9:00 AMRōpu kohinga is delighted to join the Koha community in celebrating the release of Koha 23.05. This release contains 26 new features, 145 enhancements and 701 bug and security fixes.
A Day in the Life of: a Bespoke Python Developer
Jun 20, 2023, 9:00 AMIn the first of our "A Day in the Life at Catalyst" series, we hear from Connor Adamson, a Python Developer in our Bespoke team.
Mahara 23.04: Outcomes portfolio and submission for assessment
May 15, 2023, 1:31 PMThis blog post is your introductory guide to ePortfolios and how they enrich learning through reflection.