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Wellington gains wireless IoT network
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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wireless networks
Wellington’s goal of becoming a smart city is being bolstered by a new wireless network for the IoT - with plans for the network to go national.
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'Win for digital generation' as political parties merge
Wed, 28th May 2014
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internet
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mana party
In a landmark move, the Internet Party and MANA form Internet MANA, aiming to amplify New Zealand's digital generation's voice in Parliament.
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Apple approves Dotcom’s Internet Party app
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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apple
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Cupertino signs off Kim Dotcom’s Internet Party app for iOS, allowing Kiwis to sign up for the political party.
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Dotcom's Internet Party beckons for resigning Mega CEO...
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Vikram Kumar steps down as Mega CEO to join Kim Dotcom's Internet Party, aiming to leverage NZ's tech future.
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NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
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mega
NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.
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Telecom hosts Dotcom's Mega site
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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telecommunications
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mega
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retailers
Internet mogul and telco agree a deal, with Mega CEO Vikram Kumar saying Gen-i will account for around 10% of the website's capacity.
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Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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google
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government
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telecommunications
Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.
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The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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government
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privacy
Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
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Mega IPO: Soon, you could own a piece of the Dotcom magic
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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Kim Dotcom teases a Mega IPO, opening investment in his digital empire to the public amid his ongoing legal battles. #MegaIPO.
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Exclusive: Vikram Kumar on his Mega move
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Vikram Kumar discusses his leap to Mega, praising its global vision for NZ and its focus on internet privacy, despite Dotcom's controversial past.
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Countdown begins for Nethui 2012
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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cloud services
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digital music
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speakers
Last year's event was a sell-out; register now to have your say on topics like the digital divide, copyright, and making the most of online opportunities.
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InternetNZ offers one-off funding boost
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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InternetNZ announces a $50,000 fund boost for projects that improve NZ's internet access and education, each getting up to $20,000.
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Government announces first UFB cities
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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fibre
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crown fibre holdings
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tauranga
$60 per month for 100Mbit connections in Hamilton, Tauranga, Whangarei, New Plymouth and Wanganui.
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Govt seeks advice on Telecom separation - Updated
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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government
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internet new zealand
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crown fibre holdings
The New Zealand government is seeking feedback on the potential implications of Telecom's structural separation.
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New boss at InternetNZ, sort of
Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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web development
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domain names
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domain name commission
The organisation that administers the country’s internet domain names has appointed a new Chief Executive - however he won’t oversee the entire multi-million dollar organisation.