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For 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.
This guide covers eight essential questions to ask when using GenAI, though most considerations apply to other AI systems as well.
Mahara 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.
Rōpū kohinga at Catalyst share insights and considerations for managing data and ensuring data sovereignty to provide long-term care for collections.
Dive into the differences between a pre-configured, bespoke, or hybrid content management system (CMS) to understand what could best support your organisation’s strategy.
Learn how to embed a YouTube video on the Koha OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue).
Alex Buckley and Aleisha Amohia, Catalyst Rōpū kohinga developers, have highlighted 10 enhancements available in Koha 25.05.
If you're new to artificial intelligence (AI), or want to revisit some of the basics about this technology, this article is for you.
Check 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.
Katherine Rayn, eLearning team lead consultant at Catalyst, shares insights on why peer-to-peer learning is an effective tool for strong learning outcomes.
Silverstripe 4 has reached end-of-life (EOL). If you’re on Silverstripe 4, now’s a great time to start planing your next supported upgrade.
Elin Simes, David Thompson, and Ella Banaticla share what diversity means to them in their roles at Catalyst.
Discover how AUT commissioned IT consultancy and development experts Catalyst, a specialist with Koha to co-design and build Ia.
Discover what's new in the latest release of Tōtara v19 including a new look, feel, and functionality.
Discover the award-winning platform that provides detailed insights into the potential impact of natural hazards like earthquakes, floods and cyclones in Aotearoa.
Discover how the power of collaboration and open source solutions helped NZ Police and HW Richardson redefine training assessments.
Learn how to check your website's accessibility with a free open source tool.
In this article, Chris explores the complex dimensions of data sovereignty as it manifests within our digital infrastructure.
Learn how Jessie Street National Women's Library preserves Australian history in Koha library software, honouring the stories of women and Aboriginal Torres Strait Island people.
Catalyst offers two scholarships to students in tech-related fields every year. In 2025, the recipients also had a four-week internship at our Wellington offices.
Aleisha Amohia, Technical Lead – Rōpū kohinga at Catalyst, shares insights from the Everything Open conference, held in Tarntanya (Adelaide), South Australia in January 2025.
Learn how to set up single sign on in Koha using local login, OAuth 2.0 and OIDC, SAML, LDAP, REST APIs, and 2FA.
Discover how as a Koha administrative user you can customise your Koha catalogue for your users.
