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Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says

The establishment of a national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 'major development' WHERE id = says Deloitte.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
'National's negative attitude to public broadcasting is baffling' - Labour
Government

'National's negative attitude to public broadcasting is baffling' - Labour

Labour accuses National government of cutting public broadcasting funding, resulting in lowest level in NZ history.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th May 2015
Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown
EduTech

Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown

The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?
EduTech

No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?

Educators might not see salary increases as Budget 2015 makes little provision for pay rises, says New Zealand Educational Institute.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Digital tax, multinational tax crackdown closer
Movies

Digital tax, multinational tax crackdown closer

Taxes on services purchased online from offshore sellers look to have moved a step closer, with Budget 2015 confirming it is a key focus area.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2015
NZ Budget to pump $20M a year into Callaghan Innovation grants
Government

NZ Budget to pump $20M a year into Callaghan Innovation grants

The government will pump an extra $20 million a year into the research and development Growth Grants programme, one of three types of grant administer.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline amid stronger greenback, weaker dairy auction
Fonterra

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline amid stronger greenback, weaker dairy auction

The New Zealand dollar may fall this week in the face of a resurgent greenback and as dairy futures suggest prices will decline at this week's GlobalD.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Solid Energy delays first-half report, says future coal price weights on debt repayment
Power / Energy

Solid Energy delays first-half report, says future coal price weights on debt repayment

Solid Energy, the state-owned coal miner whose chair Pip Dunphy stepped down this week, will delay reporting its first-half accounts.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store
Physical Security

CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store

Kirckcaldie & Stains, the unprofitable Wellington department store, is waiting for a new chief executive and the final payment from the buyer of it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget
National Party

English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget

Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015

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The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Productivity

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?

Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Budget 2016: Can money buy innovation?
Government

Budget 2016: Can money buy innovation?

Innovation is crucial to the success of any organisation, or economy for that matter. So how can you grow innovation?.

By Vanessa Black • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016
Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016
Government

Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016

Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Parata: 'Most' schools to get extra funding
Budget

Parata: 'Most' schools to get extra funding

Most schools in New Zealand to receive extra funding after targeting discretionary funding to at-risk students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
New Zealand security services receives funding boost
Cybersecurity

New Zealand security services receives funding boost

New Zealand security services to receive $20m funding boost for essential services and recruitment, says government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
What does the NZ Budget mean for small business?
Fintech

What does the NZ Budget mean for small business?

This Budget continues to deliver on National Government's pattern of fiscal responsibility. This is a positive thing for New Zealand business.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Kiwi retailers disadvantaged by Budget 2015
NZ Retailers Association

Kiwi retailers disadvantaged by Budget 2015

The NZ Retailers Association has criticised the government's Budget 2015 announcements yesterday, saying it is deeply disappointing for retailers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015

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