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Solnet joins New Zealand Government Web Services Panel
Government

Solnet joins New Zealand Government Web Services Panel

Solnet has joined the New Zealand Government Web Services Panel opening the doors for the company to provide a wider range of services to government.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Teckweek'17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth
Government

Teckweek'17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth

​Techweek'17, a nationwide event showcasing New Zealand-grown technology and innovation to the world, kicked off today amidst much fanfare.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 6th May 2017
Hutt Valley teacher paves the way for tech, wins a Prime Minister's Prize
EduTech

Hutt Valley teacher paves the way for tech, wins a Prime Minister's Prize

Primary school teacher awarded Prime Minister's Science Prize for her work in science education. $150k prize awarded, $100k to school.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Govt welcomes passing of Intelligence and Security Bill
Cybersecurity

Govt welcomes passing of Intelligence and Security Bill

Government welcomes passing of Intelligence and Security Bill, updating framework and increasing transparency of agencies.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
New Zealand's IPO number one in the world, review finds
Physical Security

New Zealand's IPO number one in the world, review finds

New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office has been ranked number one worldwide for its online capabilities by the World Trademark Review.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Govt's Charities Services lands technology award
Government

Govt's Charities Services lands technology award

Charities Services wins 'Best Government Agency' award at New Zealand Charities Technology Awards. Minister congratulates the organisation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Govt continues to splash out on school redevelopment
EduTech

Govt continues to splash out on school redevelopment

Government to invest $13 million in redevelopment of Warkworth Primary School to address roll growth and update infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Govt's product recall site reaches one-year milestone
Government

Govt's product recall site reaches one-year milestone

Celebrating a year of safer consumer choices, the Govt's product recall site marks a milestone with over 160k visits.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
​Govt opens innovative new school in Christchurch
EduTech

​Govt opens innovative new school in Christchurch

Prime Minister Bill English and Minister of Education Hekia Parata open the Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Statistics NZ to cover Govt's Open Data programme
Government

Statistics NZ to cover Govt's Open Data programme

Government transfers open data programme to Statistics New Zealand to provide better and more freely available information.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Government stories

Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Unified Communications

Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner

Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Unified Communications

New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?

The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
NEC opens global security intelligence centre in SA
Digital Signage

NEC opens global security intelligence centre in SA

NEC has opened a $4.38 million global security intelligence centre in South Australia which is expected to create 50 new jobs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?
Unified Communications

Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?

​The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
How smaller, innovative firms can deliver better value than big consulting firms
Government

How smaller, innovative firms can deliver better value than big consulting firms

Big is often still viewed as best, despite the key advantages that smaller businesses can provide like agility and availability of expertise.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
New Zealand makes moves with pay equity
Government

New Zealand makes moves with pay equity

Government's new pay equity principles to be applied for the first time in agreement with unions, says Paula Bennett.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales
EduTech

Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales

Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017