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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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How CMS hosting affects security and performance for content authors
Nov 12, 2025, 10:22 AMThis guide helps marketing and content teams understand how infrastructure decisions directly impact the ability to publish content, launch campaigns, and keep your audience's data safe.
A new digital direction that keeps New Zealand in control
Nov 3, 2025, 3:43 PMOpinion piece: Don Christie, Managing Director and Co-founder of Catalyst, shares his insights on the new digital government framework announced by Digital Minister, the Hon Judith Collins KC.
8 library management tips to future-proof your Koha
Oct 14, 2025, 9:28 AMRōpū kohinga shares 8 practical ways to future-proof your library system in Koha.
Why the choices we make now will shape our digital future
Oct 9, 2025, 8:19 AMOpinion piece: Don Christie is the Managing Director and one of the founders of Catalyst IT, a New Zealand-based technology company committed to open source solutions and ethical AI development.
Balancing career growth with wellbeing
Oct 8, 2025, 12:59 PMWe catch up with our people to hear their stories of balancing career growth and wellbeing at Catalyst.
MootGlobal 2025: Community collaboration delivers real impact
Oct 7, 2025, 9:01 AMHere’s a snapshot of some of the takeaways from MoodleMoot Global 2025 on the future direction of Moodle and the practical opportunities tertiary and corporate educators can act on right now.
How to understand your library’s data with Koha Log viewer
Sep 18, 2025, 3:44 PMAlex Buckley, Rōpū kohinga Developer at Catalyst, shares insights on how to use Koha Log Viewer to understand your library’s data.
Why work at Catalyst? Open source, growth, and people-first tech
Aug 25, 2025, 11:43 AMMeet some of the Catalyst team and learn why open source, growth and people-first tech are the threads of community that bind us together.
Why Catalyst? Our approach to future-proofing content management systems
Aug 19, 2025, 2:08 PMWhether you're rebuilding, rethinking, or starting fresh, this blog post explores how we can support you future-proofing your content management system (CMS).
Why true geographic redundancy is key for Kiwi businesses
Aug 1, 2025, 7:23 AMDiscover why it's important to understand where the data centres hosting your applications are.
The power of Moodle plugins: A Moodle Plugin Guardian's top picks
Jul 31, 2025, 12:09 PMDan Marsden, Moodle developer at Catalyst and Moodle Plugin Guardian, shares what plugins can do, where to find them, and how to get custom plugin development.
WCAG 2.2: How CWAC and manual testing can help your accessibility goals
Jul 23, 2025, 9:30 AMDive into the details on how the Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (CWAC) combined with manual testing can help you make meaningful steps toward more accessible digital services.
Supporting the sovereignty of collections in Aotearoa and Australia
Jul 21, 2025, 5:36 PMRōpū kohinga at Catalyst share insights and considerations for managing data and ensuring data sovereignty to provide long-term care for collections.
Choosing the right approach: Pre-configured, hybrid, or a bespoke CMS
Jul 14, 2025, 2:39 PMDive into the differences between a pre-configured, bespoke, or hybrid content management system (CMS) to understand what could best support your organisation’s strategy.
The curious users ultimate guide to asking better AI questions
Jul 1, 2025, 5:31 PMThis guide covers eight essential questions to ask when using GenAI, though most considerations apply to other AI systems as well.
Keep Koha visitors engaged with videos
Jun 26, 2025, 4:17 PMLearn how to embed a YouTube video on the Koha OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue).
Release of Koha 25.05
Jun 18, 2025, 2:56 PMAlex Buckley and Aleisha Amohia, Catalyst Rōpū kohinga developers, have highlighted 10 enhancements available in Koha 25.05.
The basics of artificial intelligence (AI)
Jun 12, 2025, 12:59 PMIf you're new to artificial intelligence (AI), or want to revisit some of the basics about this technology, this article is for you.
Mahara 25.04: Improved support for assessment portfolios
Jun 6, 2025, 9:25 AMCheck out the latest enhancements in Mahara 25.04. The new release incorporates community feedback and was made possible through subscribers, additional organisational funding, and community members.
The power of peer-to-peer learning
May 27, 2025, 9:35 AMKatherine Rayn, eLearning team lead consultant at Catalyst, shares insights on why peer-to-peer learning is an effective tool for strong learning outcomes.