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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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OCLC upload tips and tricks
Aug 28, 2019, 9:00 AMLearn how to use Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) in Koha library management system.
Malaysian Govt in NZ to See Digital Innovation
Aug 23, 2019, 9:09 AMIn 2019, Catalyst welcomed Ms. Azlina Azaman, and five colleagues from the Planning and Policy Division Public Service Department of Malaysia, to learn about Digital Government with a demonstration of the innovative and advanced SmartStart platform.
Koha tips and tricks 2
Aug 8, 2019, 9:00 AMIn this edition of Koha tips and tricks, Alex Buckley, Rōpū kohinga Developer at Catalyst, shares tips on writing reports, merging records, sharing your news, adding images, and changing passwords.
Catalyst to Donate Over $6,000 a Year Through the Good Registry
Aug 5, 2019, 9:00 AMCatalyst is giving each New Zealand based employee, currently 240 and growing, a $25 Good Gift Card on their birthday to use at The Good Registry; a social enterprise that ensures easy giving that does good.
Catalyst Halves Landfill Waste in Four Months
Jun 6, 2019, 8:00 AMImportant Notice: Fraudulent Communications
May 15, 2019, 9:00 AMThere have been reports of fraudulent phone calls targeting individuals and companies, claiming to be from Catalyst, in an attempt to extract confidential information.
State of the (Blockchain) Nation: Part 1
May 3, 2019, 9:00 AMJoin Russell Michell in this two-part edition discussing the current state of the Blockchain Nation.
State of the (Blockchain) Nation: Part 2
May 3, 2019, 9:00 AM5 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed by a Phishing Email
Apr 26, 2019, 10:43 AMWomen Getting IT Done: An Interview with Sara Brownlie, Catalyst Director
Mar 12, 2019, 2:00 PMI sat down with Sara Brownlie to talk IT past, present and future and discuss advice for women considering joining the IT industry. We also talk about Catalyst and the impact of open source technology.
The Future of NZ IT: Creators or Consumers?
Mar 3, 2019, 9:00 AMNew Zealand’s ICT industry is at a critical point. Do we build a future for our sector as creators, or do we become the passive consumers of imported technologies?
Horowhenua Libraries celebrate 20 years of Koha with innovative website update
Feb 22, 2019, 9:00 AMCatalyst has collaborated with Horowhenua District Council to deliver an exciting new feel to their library web presence.
Catalyst announces 2019 Scholarship winners
Feb 11, 2019, 8:09 AMOpen Source Academy graduation 2019
Feb 4, 2019, 9:00 AM
What does a Business Analyst do?
Jan 22, 2019, 9:00 AMDonna Benjamin shares what she does as a BA.
The Elearning Flash apocalypse
Jan 18, 2019, 9:00 AMFlash is going EOL in 2020 but most browsers will drop support in mid-2019.
Analytics on user interactions with Matomo
Jan 18, 2019, 9:00 AM
The 3Fs of surviving the Flash Apocalypse
Jan 16, 2019, 9:00 AMSurvive the Flash Apocalypse: Find, Figure Out, Fix. Plan your strategy to remove Flash from eLearning materials effectively.
I am proud to be part of the Koha project because...
Jan 8, 2019, 9:00 AMKathryn Tyree shares her experience about working with Koha for nearly seven years and being part of a worldwide project that does an enormous amount of good for people of all ages, all around the world.
Koha tips and tricks 5
Jan 8, 2019, 9:00 AMDive into the latest in Koha tips and tricks to get the most out of your library system.