NZGDC 2026 is now inviting applications for one of the most impactful parts of the conference: our Masterclass programme. 🖥️

Are you interested in taking part? 💡

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We’re looking for speakers who are new to NZGDC or haven’t presented with us before. Provide a fresh perspective at NZGDC 2026! 👀
Speaker application form at:
 https://www.nzgdc.com/programme

Playful is a structured, flexible and affordable playtesting service designed specifically for indie studios. They match studios’ game ideas and developments with engaged, experienced and targeted playtesters to deliver actionable insights.

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It's that time again! NZGDC 2026 is now taking Speaker Applications. Bring a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo!⚡⚡⚡

Form link on: https://www.nzgdc.com/programme

Are you and your studio interested in Korea’s game development market? 🕹️

Thanks to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, all New Zealand game development studios can attend this webinar for free brought to you by speakers Youngmok Park (YM) & Jeong Yob Park. 📈

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our special event beginning the Countdown to NZGDC 2026! 📈 This year brings the conference to Tāmaki Makaurau. We unveiled some exciting details with the attendees about this year's theme - Shaping Our World 🌏 Let's go Auckland!

NZGDA Newsletter - march 2026 — NZGDA NZGDC Update, GDSR Applications and more …..

If you missed it - have a read of the March NZGDA newsletter. You'll find info about GDSR applications, an update on NZGDC'26, important info about proposed IR changes, membership updates and more.

It's nearly time for the 2nd ever Wellington Game Review, brought to you by #ArmageddonExpo! 🎮

Try out games and support your local developers with feedback.  🫶 April 3rd - April 5th 2026

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We can’t wait to build it with the community! 😊

NZGDC Comes to Auckland Conference Countdown NZGDC 2026 countdown starts! Hear from Joy Keene, get the theme reveal & connect with the game-dev community with a one-off performance from kaiwaiata Taylah

The day has come! 🇳🇿🕹️ Get FREE TICKETS to the NZGDC 2026 in Auckland Announcement Event… TODAY at 4PM! 🚨 We are so excited to see you there!

NZGDC 2026 is about to be revealed! 🥳 Register for the event in Auckland below.

Did you know you can see upcoming New Zealand Game Developer Association events in one place? 👇

2026 NZGDA webinar series - Ep 2 Join NZGDA and the Games Rebate Team from NZ On Air as they walk us through the 2026 GDSR application process.

If you missed it last week - you can catch up on all you need to know to submit your GDSR application on the NZGDA YouTube channel here:

Check out this and other events on the NZGDA Events Calendar https://www.nzgda.com/events

Save 15% on Icarus: Dangerous Horizons Expansion on Steam DANGEROUS HORIZONS opens access to Elysium, a hazardous new map warped by radiation and exotic fallout. Discover Eden, tame new mounts, survive 30+ new species, and dive deeper into six chained narrative missions. Push yourself further with the arrival of Tier 5 tech, oil drilling and advanced gear.

Icarus launched their Dangerous Horizons expansion which totally boosted them up the Steam charts over the weekend to #10 Global Top Sellers 😱  Well done RocketWerkz 👏🙌

CODE funding round 12 now open for expressions of interest until 5pm Monday 16th March.  Find out more here www.nz-code.nz/post/code-opens-eoi-subm...

You can save the date!  We're happy to share that NZGDC 2026 will be held from 30 September - 3 October in Auckland at the new NZ International Convention Centre.   See you there!

Submission to Inland Revenue — NZGDA To the IR Policy Team: The New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Income Tax Treatment of Software Development Expenditure issues paper. As the industry body representing New Zealand’s videogame sector, a high-value, weightless export industry

Catch up on the latest NZGDA submission regarding Inland Revenue's proposed tax treatment of software development expenditure.  It's worth a read as the proposal has the potential to effect NZ devs & our industry's international competitiveness

New NZGDA Constitution — NZGDA Consultation is now open on proposed changes to the NZGDA Constitution. These changes are needed to comply with legislation, and to reflect how the Association operates today. The Board has undertaken a comprehensive review of the current Constitution and is now seeking members’ feedback ahead

Member consultation is now open on proposed changes to the NZGDA Constitution. These changes are needed to comply with legislation, and to reflect how the Association operates today.  Members feedback is welcome by 3rd March. Read more here:

2026 NZGDA Webinar Series - Ep 1 Join NZ On Air as they walk through the 2026 GDSR Registration Process.

Need more info on how to start the GDSR Registration process? We've got you covered.  View last weeks webinar with the team from NZ On Air as they walk us through it

Pavs Game Awards submissions close this Saturday the 14th of February! ❤️  Submit your game here: https://forms.gle/DxAwowtYxQHHYMXYA

There's still time to register tomorrow's webinar (3rd Feb).  Join NZGDA & the NZ On Air Games Rebate team as they walk us through the 2026 GDSR Registration Process - the first step in applying for the rebate.  Register here: https://forms.gle/H3tWu4USDmhKfUAt8

Business got you busy?  Thinking about applying for the GDSR?  Join us at our first NZGDA Webinar of the year with the Game Rebate team from NZ On Air to walk-through the 2026 GDSR Registration process.  Register here: https://forms.gle/APMEED2uRE6rMmYcA

Are you looking for ways to contribute to the wider game dev community? Become a mentor for the AUT Women in Tech Programme! Read the key initiatives here: https://tinyurl.com/3mesppas OR register your interest here before 12th Feb 5pm. https://forms.office.com/r/tyGUyer74R?origin=lprLink

It's nearly the weekend and we've got you covered. Join Wellington's first Game Review from 6pm TONIGHT at Respawn. Playtest for free, chat to the devs & generally have a good time!  Deets at https://www.nzgda.com/events

Woot!  NZGDA Member, Jevon Wright and her team at Stormcloak Games have released their first title Adaptory after loads of work and heaps of determination.  Congrats 🙌🥳  Let's play! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201620/Adaptory/

The Pavs Game Awards are back for 2026 & submissions are now OPEN (closes 14th of Feb ❤️) If you are from NZ or Oceania & have a physical or digital game already released in the last year or due for release this year, find out how to enter here: https://forms.gle/EvrREDpMJixUmfLf6

Kickstart 2026 with some great events: join the first GAME REVIEW at Respawn Esports, talk creative tech with Wahine Fuelled Tech, go offline & social with AMG or get down to business with NZGDA's 1st webinar on GDSR rego's. There's something for everyone! https://www.nzgda.com/events/

New Zealand's booming video game sector making waves around the world The local gaming sector's annual pre-tax income was up 38 percent this year, while the global industry is falling behind.

🎄 This article is sure to get you into the festive spirit!   

Oh! It's a two-for-one - incoming NZGDA Board Member, Emma Procter and outgoing Board Member Johnson Witehira crushing the Creative Tech Summit panel like the legends they are! 🙌

With the 2026 NZGDA Board voted in 😀 we're now pleased to announce elected roles are: 
CHAIR Anna Barham (Balancing Monkey Games),
VICE CHAIR Stacey Wood (BSA),
TREASURER: Lance Burgess (PikPok),
SECRETARY: Elissa Snowball (RocketWerkz).
Congrats to you all! 👏