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Greens praised for stance on Te Reo Māori in schools

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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The Greens receive praise for their goal of every NZ child learning Te Reo Māori at school, but more work and investment are needed, say industry players.
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IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Devops engineers, UX/UI designers and full stack developers are in demand in the IT sector, according to a recent Hays recruitment report.
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Kiwi innovation set to benefit from revamped trans-Tasman patent regime

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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New Zealand and Australian businesses to benefit from improved advice on patenting as new Patents Amendment Bill passes.
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NZ sitting rosy when it comes to education, OECD report finds

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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New Zealand's education sector is performing well compared to other developed countries, according to the OECD's Education at a Glance report.
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Auckland ICT Grad School shines light on Kiwi tech skills

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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Interview: Gill Dobbie speaks about the Auckland ICT Grad School and how it's a platform for firms to find the 'right-fit' talented IT grads.
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Avondale College thinks outside the box with innovation programme

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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Avondale College's innovation programme is giving students a chance to work on ICT projects and earn industry qualifications.
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Kiwi short film wins at International Comic-Con Film Fest

Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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Accidents, Blunders and Calamities is a short film created by the New Zealand Media Design School, and it's just won a prize at Comic-Con.
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Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.
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Mibiz: Giving every small business an expert network

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Mibiz, sponsored by Inland Revenue to reduce the problem of high failure rates of new businesses, particularly among those formed by recent migrants.
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NZTC rolls out global online education service

Tue, 31st May 2016
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New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) launches NZTC Global, offering online early childhood qualifications worldwide.
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CCL adds to kudos with Fortinet platinum status

Mon, 16th May 2016
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CCL is continuing its stellar run, this time gaining entry into a select group of Kiwi companies to be recognised as Fortinet Platinum Partners.
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Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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Kiwi firm Cyclone named Google's APAC Partner of the Year for Devices, recognizing its expertise in meeting customers' Google needs.
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IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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IT and civil engineering top earnings list for NZ grads, outpacing national median, reveals Govt data on graduate income premiums.
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WatchGuard ramps up partner certification numbers to support growth

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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A record number of WatchGuard's ANZ partners were certified last year, as the security vendor looks to ramp up its presence in SMBs.
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Original big data solutions vital, says Teradata

Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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Teradata underscores the need for bespoke big data solutions, advising firms to forge unique analytic strategies for competitive edge.
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Education Minister praising Kiwi students

Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Kiwi students are set to surpass educational targets ahead of schedule, with 84.4% achieving NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification last year.
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How is NZ's tertiary sector stacking up?

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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NZ's Productivity Commission calls for views on modernising the £5bn tertiary education sector for future challenges.
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NCEA results show rising achievement rates

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Student achievement rates in New Zealand have risen, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. #education #achievements.
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NZTC makes Chinese Ministry of Education list

Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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The JSJ Study Abroad website lists education providers outside of China who are highly regarded by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
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Software, security, DevOps and big data: What's in store for networking?

Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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Moving into 2016, more businesses are expected to leverage smart machines and transformative technologies to give them a clear competitive advantage.