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National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
National Party

National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election

The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy
Government Communications Security Bureau

New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy

A new book by Massey University Press delves into the state of cyber security in New Zealand and aims to encourage discussion on the topic.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Support

More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says

New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum
Data Protection

Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum

Justice Minister Amy Adams addressed the Wellington Privacy Forum with a focus data privacy, sharing and the Privacy Act.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Callaghan quizzed by MPs over 'failures,' grants to foreign companies
Government

Callaghan quizzed by MPs over 'failures,' grants to foreign companies

Callaghan Innovation, the government backed innovation hub, faced questions this week from opposition MPs about why it had funded companies that subse.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says
Government

NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says

The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'
Physical Security

Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'

Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
Blogger named Fellow of InternetNZ
InternetNZ

Blogger named Fellow of InternetNZ

InternetNZ recognises three new fellows and re-elects incumbent councillors at its annual general meeting. David Farrar among new fellows.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2011
Govt takes bigger interest in public sector ICT spend
Unified Communications

Govt takes bigger interest in public sector ICT spend

The NZ government outlines new ICT policies aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation across public sector agencies, gaining strong industry support.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2010
Fibre favoured in $300m rural bb plan
Unified Communications

Fibre favoured in $300m rural bb plan

The government favours fibre in the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) with a USD $300 million investment to boost connectivity in rural schools.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
ICT Research Forum developed to drive economic growth
Unified Communications

ICT Research Forum developed to drive economic growth

The new ICT Research Forum will focus on making recommendations on the development and growth of the local software economy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2010

Global Stories

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GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018

Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.

By Julio Avalos​ • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market
Earthquake Commission

UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market

The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...
Phishing

Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...

SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014
Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Marketing Technologies

Google moves threaten independent legal counsel

Google's new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don't need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012
A sustained effort
DataCentre infrastructure

A sustained effort

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
HP: Mobility and connectivity vital for CIOs
EduTech

HP: Mobility and connectivity vital for CIOs

Simon Molloy, Manager Market Development at HP, believes that mobility and connectivity are the two big trends that CIOs should sit up and take notice of.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2010

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