Government stories - Page 47
More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Over 1/4 of NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative completed, boosting rural and urban connectivity, says Minister Adams.
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.
Kiwi privacy breaches should have same priority as workplace safety
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Low tech human solutions may be the key to preventing privacy breaches, says CEO of Designertech. Technology alone is not enough.
BNZ goes live with RealMe online service
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Government welcomes announcement by BNZ that it will go live with the RealMe service from mid-February, enabling new customers to prove their identity online.
IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.
Kiwi businesses missing out on 'significant' mobile revenue
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Kiwi firms warned of missing substantial revenue if they ignore booming mobile tech and e-commerce trends, TigerSpike reports.
Ban tax avoiding Facebook? Yeah, right
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.
Vodafone NZ: 4G will just get better and better...
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Vodafone secures 18-year 700MHz spectrum for $66m, will continue delivering leading 4G network in New Zealand.
NZ Govt demands max tax bills on Apple, Google, Facebook…
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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NZ Finance Minister Bill English demands Apple, Google and Facebook pay their fair share in taxes, amidst criticism of tax dodging.
'The raid took place NOW, exactly 2 years ago…'
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom commemorates the 2-year anniversary of the dramatic raid on his NZ mansion by US officials, recalling 'a zero-threat family' terrorised.
What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.
Govt issues $140m in R&D grants for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Over $140 million in R&D grants awarded to 31 Kiwi tech firms by Callaghan Innovation, aiming to accelerate innovation and growth.
IT rules the roost with Kiwi jobs boost
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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New Zealand ICT continues to start the year in style, with a booming industry offering the hottest career choices for Kiwis.
Dotcom dives into politics with the Internet Party
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom unveils name and logo for his political movement: the Internet Party, as he tires of political nonsense.
Party launched as Dotcom “f****** tires” of political nonsense
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, plans to enter New Zealand politics, vowing to fight for change and take on the government.
Why NZ and UK are leading the public sector digital revolution...
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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New Zealand and the UK are setting the pace in the global public sector digital revolution, transforming government transparency and accessibility.
Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.
Budget blowout kills Australia’s FTTH network
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.