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Budget 2018: Govt. to invest $42 billion in capital spending
EduTech

Budget 2018: Govt. to invest $42 billion in capital spending

The UK Government will invest $42bn in net capital spending over the next five years to support public services and infrastructure development.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources
EduTech

Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources

Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?
EduTech

Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?

Concerns of a lack of investment in digital fluency and funding resound around a disappointed New Zealand Education sector.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Fintech

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero

Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

By Craig Hudson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
The 2017 Budget is like an “ABBA medley” says ANZ chief economist
ANZ Bank

The 2017 Budget is like an “ABBA medley” says ANZ chief economist

​There is plenty to get excited about with the recently announced 2017 Budget, according to ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017
Fintech

MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017

MYOB asked 1,015 business owners around New Zealand about their thoughts on the government's economic initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
EduTech

Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry
Government

Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry

The 2016 Budget will inject $761.4m into science and tech in New Zealand, promoting entrepreneurship, skills, and economic growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says

The establishment of a national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 'major development' WHERE id = says Deloitte.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
'National's negative attitude to public broadcasting is baffling' - Labour
Government

'National's negative attitude to public broadcasting is baffling' - Labour

Labour accuses National government of cutting public broadcasting funding, resulting in lowest level in NZ history.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th May 2015
Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown
EduTech

Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown

The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?
EduTech

No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?

Educators might not see salary increases as Budget 2015 makes little provision for pay rises, says New Zealand Educational Institute.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015

Global Stories

Budget stories

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Productivity

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?

Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Budget 2016: Can money buy innovation?
Government

Budget 2016: Can money buy innovation?

Innovation is crucial to the success of any organisation, or economy for that matter. So how can you grow innovation?.

By Vanessa Black • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016
Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016
Government

Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016

Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Parata: 'Most' schools to get extra funding
Budget

Parata: 'Most' schools to get extra funding

Most schools in New Zealand to receive extra funding after targeting discretionary funding to at-risk students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
New Zealand security services receives funding boost
Cybersecurity

New Zealand security services receives funding boost

New Zealand security services to receive $20m funding boost for essential services and recruitment, says government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015

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