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Kiwi Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Government to develop 111 emergency app

An emergency 111 smartphone app is being developed in a joint venture between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the NZ Police.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015

EduTech

Collaboration on education policy key to success

Politicians need to engage in more collaboration with the profession in developing education policy, says New Zealand principals' Federation president.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015

Ministry of Justice

SCF's Sullivan sentenced to 12 months' home detention, 400 hours community work

Former South Canterbury Finance director Ed Sullivan, the only person convicted in the Crown's fraud case against the Timaru-based lender, has been.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Taxation

BUDGET TAX GUIDE

Budget 2010 tax changes will boost growth and benefit majority of New Zealanders, says Finance Minister. Calculate your own changes at taxguide website.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

PC Hardware

Green Government

The UK gov updates procurement policies to focus on green tech and tackles e-waste, showing serious commitment to combatting climate change.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010

Law

ACTA details now available online

As promised, the draft negotiating text of the Anti-Counterfeiting<br />Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been released for public scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2010

Law

ACTA ATTACKS

ACTA negotiations secretly threaten internet users' civil liberties, education, and privacy rights in countries including New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Unified Communications

Early Government buyout a credit to UFB rollout success

Government buys out Ultrafast Fibre due to unexpected confidence in UFB, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016

Cybersecurity

NZ Govt: Cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the IT department

Cybersecurity must be a boardroom priority, not just an IT issue, urges NZ Government, amid rising cybercrime and a stark PwC survey revealing vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

New Zealand Government

Online link for govt services

A new identity verification service (IVS) has been launched allowing people to access more government services online.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2009