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National Land Transport Programme gives with one hand but takes with the other
New Zealand Government

National Land Transport Programme gives with one hand but takes with the other

Road maintenance is up, but state highway investment is down sharply, heightening fears of a future infrastructure deficit as traffic grows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
2018 New Zealand Building Industry Awards winners revealed
Unitec

2018 New Zealand Building Industry Awards winners revealed

Recognition for builders, consultants and safety teams has highlighted Auckland projects completed on time and within budget.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Kiwis top for skin cancer rates
Ministry of Health

Kiwis top for skin cancer rates

Consumer NZ says mandatory sunscreen standards and a sunbed ban are needed after a study confirmed New Zealand leads the world in skin cancer.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support
New Zealand Labour Party

Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support

Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Independent infrastructure body plan receives warm welcome
Public Sector

Independent infrastructure body plan receives warm welcome

Industry says the planned agency could improve pipeline visibility and procurement certainty for New Zealand contractors and investors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Aug 2018
Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth
Digital Transformation

Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth

UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending
New Zealand Government

Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending

New Zealand's government launches Marketplace, a transformative digital procurement platform, to streamline IT spending and support local SMEs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding
Cartech

Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding

New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time
Partner Programmes

Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time

New Zealand government launches online tool to help small businesses choose the best structure for their company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
MBIE releases building emergency guide
Risk & Compliance

MBIE releases building emergency guide

The guide is aimed at councils and engineers needing clearer steps to assess and secure damaged buildings after an emergency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups
Auckland University

$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups

Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University's Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018
Zero Carbon Bill consultation welcomed but leadership needed, academics urge
Power / Energy

Zero Carbon Bill consultation welcomed but leadership needed, academics urge

A lack of concrete policy could leave New Zealand’s 2050 climate goals out of reach, academics warn as consultation opens on the Zero Carbon Bill.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies
Public Cloud

IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies

IBM has opened up its public cloud to all New Zealand Government agencies in an effort to support the Government's cloud-first policy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh
Cybersecurity

Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh

The deadline for feedback on New Zealand's proposed Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan has been extended to September.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018
Climate change report a step in the right direction
Risk & Compliance

Climate change report a step in the right direction

Councils say delayed decisions on adaptation funding and relocation could leave communities exposed to climate risks across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country
Supply Chain

Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country

The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech
NZTech

Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech

Muller says NZTech has 'critical' concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Cybersecurity

Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018