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Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending
EduTech

Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending

The Government claims it's spending more money than ever on education, but where has that money gone as parents struggle to afford schooling?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
Government wants increase in innovation
Government

Government wants increase in innovation

NZ to boost economy with innovation drive, as Gov outlines digital strategy for business growth and diversification.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use
Unified Communications

Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use

Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
NZ Govt initiative encourages tech innovations
Health Technologies

NZ Govt initiative encourages tech innovations

The Technology Innovation National Science Challenge will focus on developing new technologies to create commercially successful breakthrough products.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
It's about time: Govt launches Telco Act review
Government

It's about time: Govt launches Telco Act review

NZ Govt reviews Telco Act, aiming to revamp 2001 laws for the digital era and bolster future tech innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
Govt encourages Maori to get involved in IT
Government

Govt encourages Maori to get involved in IT

The New Zealand Government has launched a Maori Technology Scholarship to encourage more Maori into the Information Technology sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015
How should content be regulated in NZ?
Government

How should content be regulated in NZ?

The NZ Govt is sparking discussions around whether policy and regulatory frameworks are fit-for-purpose in the current media landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
NZ Govt asks: What does digital convergence mean for us?
Digital Transformation

NZ Govt asks: What does digital convergence mean for us?

The New Zealand Government has launched a Green Paper and work programme that explores digital convergence, looking at challenges and opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
Online voting a step closer, as council puts hand up for trial
Government

Online voting a step closer, as council puts hand up for trial

The Porirua Council last night voted to be involved in a pilot for electronic voting for next year's local government elections.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2015

Global Stories

Government stories

Ruapehu makes a play for second broadband investment round
Unified Communications

Ruapehu makes a play for second broadband investment round

Ruapehu submits plan to government to be included in next broadband and mobile investment round. Council highlights benefits of inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015
Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
Unified Communications

Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application

The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Hawke's Bay Local Authority Shared Service launches new website
Government

Hawke's Bay Local Authority Shared Service launches new website

Hawke's Bay Councils boost transparency with a new site, showcasing joint efforts to economize and innovate for locals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Labour calls out Govt's tertiary data requirement plan
Government

Labour calls out Govt's tertiary data requirement plan

Moves by govt for institutes to reveal where graduates end up working and what they earn is a step in the right direction, but comes with fish hooks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Northland Regional Council upgrades website for cool $35,000
Cloud Services

Northland Regional Council upgrades website for cool $35,000

The Northland Regional Council has launched a refreshed version of its website, costing $35,000, to make it easier to access information and services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
NZ First calls out government on rural broadband in Southland
Unified Communications

NZ First calls out government on rural broadband in Southland

While the government claims its Rural Broadband Initiative is a success in Southland, their two local MPs say it's a failure, according to NZ First.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
Spark responds to Government's Telco Act review
Unified Communications

Spark responds to Government's Telco Act review

Spark will engage with the Government and the general public through this review to ensure NZ is placed to take advantage of the digital future.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Strong growth prompts expansion for VMtech
EduTech

Strong growth prompts expansion for VMtech

Hybrid cloud specialist VMtech says it's seeing 'rapid expansion' with key customer engagements in financial services, education and government.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015