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InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan

Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.
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GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.
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Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.
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Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.
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Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.
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Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption

Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.
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NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open

Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.
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Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.
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R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ

Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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The government's new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector's ability to innovate, adapt and change.
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LeoLabs space-tracking tech is coming to Central Otago

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Central Otago is going to become home to one of the first radars in the Southern Hemisphere to track small satellites and space debris.
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NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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NZTech's chief executive describes why he thinks the government's research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.
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NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.
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Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth

Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.
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Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending

Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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New Zealand's government launches Marketplace, a transformative digital procurement platform, to streamline IT spending and support local SMEs.
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Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding

Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.
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Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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New Zealand government launches online tool to help small businesses choose the best structure for their company.
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National Party calls out Health Minister's 'dismissive' take on DHB security

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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Bay of Plenty District Health Board faces up to 860,000 cyber attacks daily, but NZ Health Minister dismisses concerns, says National Party's Dr Reti.
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$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University's Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.
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IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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IBM has opened up its public cloud to all New Zealand Government agencies in an effort to support the Government's cloud-first policy.
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Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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The deadline for feedback on New Zealand's proposed Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan has been extended to September.