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Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
EduTech

Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out

Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract
Data Loss Prevention

Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract

BlackBerry, pivoting to a software focus, secures a contract with the NZ govt to deploy its WatchDox solution, enhancing mobile security and collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Ransomware

Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace

Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
EduTech

Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech

Government funds nine projects to engage students in digital technologies, including local projects and support for Maori students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Government

Govt makes improvements to online passport service

Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads
Cartech

Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads

Hundreds of driverless cars are set to be on New Zealand roads by the end of next year, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Government launches new pathway for 'disengaged' Kiwi students
Government

Government launches new pathway for 'disengaged' Kiwi students

New DualPathways scheme bolsters career prospects for 'disengaged' Kiwi teens, merging school with tertiary education or training.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Auckland school gets largest-ever Govt investment
EduTech

Auckland school gets largest-ever Govt investment

Western Springs College in central Auckland is set to receive a $79m redevelopment, the largest of its kind for a New Zealand school.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations
Cartech

Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations

The NZ government has opened new public EV charging stations to help ease range anxiety amongst users, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment
Health Technologies

Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment

The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract
Government

2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract

2degrees has been chosen by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries to provide site connectivity and telecommunications services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Government stories

Gartner forecasts Indian Government spending will reach $7.2 billion in 2016
Government

Gartner forecasts Indian Government spending will reach $7.2 billion in 2016

Government spending on IT in India will reach US $7.2 billion in 2016, a 2.4% increase compared to last year, new Gartner research has shown.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Papatoetoe school next in line for big govt upgrade
EduTech

Papatoetoe school next in line for big govt upgrade

Papatoetoe Central School in Auckland set to undergo $4.2 million upgrade as part of city-wide education improvements.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator
EduTech

Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator

Rachel Kelly, owner of Hamilton-based tech start-up Sparktank, aims to help tech entrepreneurs find their voice and gain market traction.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract
Cybersecurity

Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract

Blackberry partners with Australian healthcare organization Mai-Wel Group to deploy its Good Secure Collaboration Suite.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Containerised data centers to 'revolutionise' industry
Hyperscale

Containerised data centers to 'revolutionise' industry

Modular data centers set to spark a $3bn RAID market boom by 2020, with swift, cost-effective solutions reshaping IT infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
ACT Government teams with SMS to roll out $8.7 million system for schools
Government

ACT Government teams with SMS to roll out $8.7 million system for schools

ACT Government to invest $8.7m in new school administration system in partnership with SMS Management - Technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016