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Gavel judge

Ignorance no defence as Bestdeals cops $47k fine

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Being unaware of legal requirements is no defence for breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and FTA, as Bestdeals has discovered.
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More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.
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Photo gallery: HP Partner First Forum 2017

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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VR to revolutionise industry, a reinvented mobile office, the home of tomorrow and security for all were on show at HP Partner First Forum yesterday.
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Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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commerce commission
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electronics
The Commerce Commission has filed charges against an Auckland company, while another has pleaded guilty in an ongoing crackdown on mobile traders.
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Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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education, learning & training
Catchi goes silver with Oracle as it seeks to drive digital transformation using Oracle's Marketing Cloud automation offerings.
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F5's 'exceptional' channel growth within ANZ

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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application security
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cloud services
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resellers
F5 champions ANZ growth, with Rob Malkin leading as MD to bolster app security and partner relations amid rising virtual trends.
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How is InternetNZ making a better world through better internet?

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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data privacy
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cloud services
InternetNZ, a non-profit group, supports research and educates New Zealanders on all things internet. It focuses on access, use, and security.
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Xero boosts regional tech job opportunities with new Hawkes Bay office

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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Xero to open new office in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, aiming for 30 support jobs by next year. #tech #employment.
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Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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investment
Trend Micro inaugurates new Sydney HQ, doubling their ANZ presence in response to rapid market growth and digital transformation.
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Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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startup weekend
Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.
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Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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government
Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.
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Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.
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Spark launches nationwide Spark Lab tour

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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google
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speakers
Spark Lab events will be held across New Zealand, with events in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch.
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AR/VR Garage set to turn Auckland into a virtual reality innovation hub

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's ability to produce more AR and VR content has become much stronger, after the launch of a dedicated facility in Auckland.
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The antidote for traffic chaos in Auckland's CBD

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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managing director
CBD disruption and the start of the City Rail Link in Auckland could lead to chaos, with remote working suggested as a solution, says Dynamo6.
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SPCA launches new online platform for educators

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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e-learning
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spca
The SPCA has launched an online education platform to teach students about animal treatment, amid high levels of animal abuse in New Zealand.
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Virsae caps export success with NZ Emerging Exporter of the Year win

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Auckland-based Virsae, which sells through partners globally, has taken out a key award at the Export New Zealand Awards.
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Lenovo strengthens NZ channel plans with new recruit

Fri, 27th May 2016
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supply chain
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partners
Lenovo bolsters NZ market presence, appointing IT veteran Mike Hill as its new country manager to drive growth and partner relations.
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Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?

Wed, 18th May 2016
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cloud services
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auckland council
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digital technology
Mayoral hopeful Victoria Crone proposes a digital guru to steer Auckland towards becoming a leading digital city.
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Uber prices drop in Auckland and Wellington

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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partners
​Uber this week announced it will be dropping its prices in Auckland and Wellington, while at the same time upping cancellation fees in the capital.