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One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand's leading operators.
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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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Callaghan Innovation's incubator system encourages NZ start-ups

Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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Callaghan Innovation boosts NZ's start-up scene with a new incubator network, seeking tech-focused and founder-focused applications.
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Remedial work in store for Novopay

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.
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Will a new breed of salesperson become the new normal for cloud?

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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The rise of monthly cloud payment models and tech-savvy young salespeople is set to reshape the industry, predicts IDC's VP, Darren Bibby.
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Govt launches improved online services for businesses

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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New Zealand introduces integrated Employer Registration service, streamlining business interaction with government and saving companies time and money.
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NZ Business Number: FAQs

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Following the formal launch of the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) this week, the government has offered a run down of top tips and advice for companies.
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Govt launches NZ Business Number

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Commerce Minister Craig Foss this week formally launched the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) at Xero.
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Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
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Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.
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Minister welcomes UFB progress

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.
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Chorus agrees UFB package improvements

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.
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Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Inland Revenue launches App4IR Challenge to find mobile app concepts to improve interactions with small businesses.
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Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.
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State of Orcon; Timeline of events…

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.
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Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT…

Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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NZ's 1st female IT Minister, Amy Adams, champions technology's vast potential for Kiwi innovation and rural development in exclusive talk.
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Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.
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'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.
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Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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The Ministry of Education is reopening the Schools Network Upgrade Project tender after a court injunction, leading to added costs and workloads.
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Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM's visit

Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Dunedin Hospital IT meltdown compromises patient care, takes focus off Prime Minister's visit, says Labour MP.