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Government stories - Page 24

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New Zealand’s Government shines the spotlight on data security
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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data protection
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The New Zealand government's approach to data security could benefit the commercial sector, says Greg Thomas of Unisys New Zealand.
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Government looks to update NZ's tertiary education
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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The Government is investigating new models of tertiary education that fit better with the changing demands of today’s world.
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New investment tool launched by Treasury
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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big data
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data analytics
The UK Government has launched a new tool to help organisations assess the costs and benefits of social policy initiatives.
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Online tax services saving businesses money
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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tax
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Increasing numbers of businesses and individual taxpayers turning to online service to pay tax means big savings, according to the Government.
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Connectivity tech drives innovation in rural New Zealand
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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connectivity
The fourth annual MobileTech conference will take place in March next year and focus on innovative productivity tools for the rural sector.
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Labour slams Govt. rural broadband scheme
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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broadband
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Labour criticizes the Govt's flawed rural broadband scheme, as regions struggle with dismal internet access, stifling growth.
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Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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broadband
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New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.
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Government names names for Data Future Group
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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UK Gov unveils experts to steer the novel Data Futures Partnership, with Dame Diana Robertson at the helm.
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What we always knew: The TPP and Intellectual Property
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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ndi
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partners
The recently leaked Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement shows the corporate seizure of copyright & pharmaceutical protection.
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Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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novopay
The Government claims it's spending more money than ever on education, but where has that money gone as parents struggle to afford schooling?.
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Government wants increase in innovation
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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ndi
NZ to boost economy with innovation drive, as Gov outlines digital strategy for business growth and diversification.
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Turnbull government offers hope for digital innovation and skills shortage
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
Australia’s change in leadership is set to create new challenges for digital recruitment according to technology recruitment agency, Greythorn.
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Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.
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Ruapehu makes a play for second broadband investment round
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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Ruapehu submits plan to government to be included in next broadband and mobile investment round. Council highlights benefits of inclusion.
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Strong growth prompts expansion for VMtech
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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Hybrid cloud specialist VMtech says it's seeing ‘rapid expansion’ with key customer engagements in financial services, education and government.
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NZ Govt initiative encourages tech innovations
Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
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3d printing
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callaghan innovation
The Technology Innovation National Science Challenge will focus on developing new technologies to create commercially successful breakthrough products.
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Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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rural broadband initiative
The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.
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Hawke’s Bay Local Authority Shared Service launches new website
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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shared services
Hawke's Bay Councils boost transparency with a new site, showcasing joint efforts to economize and innovate for locals.
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Labour calls out Govt's tertiary data requirement plan
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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Moves by govt for institutes to reveal where graduates end up working and what they earn is a step in the right direction, but comes with fish hooks.
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Northland Regional Council upgrades website for cool $35,000
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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The Northland Regional Council has launched a refreshed version of its website, costing $35,000, to make it easier to access information and services.
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NZ First calls out government on rural broadband in Southland
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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While the government claims its Rural Broadband Initiative is a success in Southland, their two local MPs say it’s a failure, according to NZ First.
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Spark responds to Government's Telco Act review
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Spark will engage with the Government and the general public through this review to ensure NZ is placed to take advantage of the digital future.
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It's about time: Govt launches Telco Act review
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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communication
NZ Govt reviews Telco Act, aiming to revamp 2001 laws for the digital era and bolster future tech innovations.
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Govt encourages Maori to get involved in IT
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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The New Zealand Government has launched a Maori Technology Scholarship to encourage more Maori into the Information Technology sector.