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Kapiti Coast District Council sends spam to 'hundreds of people'

Kāpiti Coast Council's email blunder floods hundreds with spam, as Mayor Gurunathan urges vigilance amidst phishing surge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Fintech

Auckland SMEs 'disappointed' with local council

MYOB surveyed more than 300 SME operators based in Auckland, and found disatisfaction with local council support is at its highest level in two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015

Council

Fonterra shareholders disappointed with Fonterra dividend given low milk prices

The Fonterra Shareholders' Council said farmers are disappointed with today's announcement of an interim dividend of 10 cents a share and a trimmed fo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 7 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Promapp

New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other

New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014

Promapp

NZ councils more connected now than ever before

NZ councils unlock a shared online library, enhancing connectivity and the sharing of tried-and-tested processes across the nation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014

Global Stories

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Unified Communications

Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station underway

The submarine cable will help deliver the fastest data and telecoms connection to Asia from the east coast of Australia.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019

Internet of Things

Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms

The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Smart Cities

Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment

Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018

Management

Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client

According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Document Management

Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency

For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017

Wireless Networks

Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi

The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016

Unified Communications

Victoria city council chooses ShoreTel to begin major upgrade

Brimbank City Council in Victoria has announced ShoreTel is its chosen vendor for a new unified communications (UC) solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015

Data Privacy

Wellington Council privacy breach - FAQ

Wellington City Council alerts after a privacy breach involving 120,000 Kiwis' parking data by contractor Tenix Solutions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013

Cybersecurity

Wellington Council admits accidental data leak reached 120,000 Kiwis

Wellington City Council and contractor Tenix face scrutiny after accidentally leaking personal details of 120,000 Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013

Stories from Other Regions

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Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne ink multi-million-dollar contract extension with Moreton Bay Regional Council

TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Software-as-a-Service

TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council

TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018