AI is Shining a Light on What Really Creates Value

Artificial intelligence is no longer just automating repetitive tasks — it’s also revealing how much of our work simply creates the appearance of value rather than delivering real impact.
Research suggests that as much as 60–70% of office support tasks could be automated in the near future. This shift is forcing businesses everywhere to take a hard look at where their true value lies.

Why New Zealand Is Well Positioned

New Zealand’s economic structure gives it a unique advantage in this changing landscape:

• Export strength in tangible industries – Around 70% of our exports come from agriculture, horticulture, seafood, and forestry. These are sectors that produce concrete, high-value outputs that AI can enhance but not easily replace.

• Core roles that require the human touch – Aged care, plumbing, early childhood education, and many other essential services depend on empathy, physical presence, and human judgment — qualities no algorithm can replicate.

This means we can focus on strengthening what AI can’t touch, while using technology to filter out inefficiencies and sharpen the focus on authentic value creation.

How i8dge Limited Helps Businesses Adapt

At i8dge Limited, we work with companies that want to:

• Pinpoint opportunities where AI can take over low-value workloads without undermining core operations.

• Reinvest saved resources into areas that deliver real business growth — such as customer experience, innovation, and human-focused services.

• Build resilience by balancing AI-driven efficiency with human excellence.

In short: Let AI handle the mundane, so your people can focus on what truly matters.