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1000th school to get government's fast internet
EduTech

1000th school to get government's fast internet

Fast internet reaches 1000 NZ schools, promising innovative learning and connectivity thanks to government investment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Ahead of schedule N4L connects 700th Kiwi school...
Government

Ahead of schedule N4L connects 700th Kiwi school...

The rollout of fast internet to New Zealand schools reaches milestone as Te Kura o Waikare becomes the 700th connected school.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014
When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this
Government

When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this

Minister Joyce critiques Greens for outdated views on NZ's innovation, stressing significant advancement in ICT and R&D since 2008.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
KiwiNet and Callaghan drive Kiwi innovation
Information Communication & Technology

KiwiNet and Callaghan drive Kiwi innovation

Partnership aimed at turning more clever ideas and research discoveries into new products and services through out New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2013
KiwiNet receives $7.5m research boost
Callaghan Innovation

KiwiNet receives $7.5m research boost

Discoveries from New Zealand's publicly funded research will be turned into commercial reality under a new allocation of government investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2013
Green Party goes big with ICT paper
Software Development

Green Party goes big with ICT paper

Green Party unveils $100m plan for a second fibre optic cable, aiming to break Telecom's monopoly and boost NZ's ICT sector.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
Chorus releases year three UFB plan
Unified Communications

Chorus releases year three UFB plan

Amy Adams welcomes the release of Chorus' year three deployment plan for the rollout of the Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
Govt satisfaction low among SMBs
Fintech

Govt satisfaction low among SMBs

Nearly twice as many SMB owners are dissatisfied with government support, yet 59% still back National, according to MYOB's latest survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2011
From across the Tasman
Unified Communications

From across the Tasman

Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Global interest in govt fibre network
Unified Communications

Global interest in govt fibre network

The UK government has received strong interest from private players for its Ultra Fast Broadband network, including international players.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2009
Get real on rural broadband
Health Technologies

Get real on rural broadband

Federated Farmers and TUANZ challenge government to invest more in rural broadband roll out for productivity and social gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009

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Government Investment stories

Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?
Government

Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?

Green Party unveils plans for smarter economy with $1bn extra investment in research and development and tax breaks for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
UFB build begins in Whakatane
Unified Communications

UFB build begins in Whakatane

Government says over 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes in Whakatane to receive UFB during the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2012
Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated
Unified Communications

Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2012
Dairy express
Unified Communications

Dairy express

Fonterra's tech leaders unveil the vast ICT infrastructure powering NZ's dairy giant, ensuring global connectivity for its extensive export network.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009