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How should content be regulated in NZ?
Government

How should content be regulated in NZ?

The NZ Govt is sparking discussions around whether policy and regulatory frameworks are fit-for-purpose in the current media landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
NZ Govt asks: What does digital convergence mean for us?
Digital Transformation

NZ Govt asks: What does digital convergence mean for us?

The New Zealand Government has launched a Green Paper and work programme that explores digital convergence, looking at challenges and opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
Online voting a step closer, as council puts hand up for trial
Government

Online voting a step closer, as council puts hand up for trial

The Porirua Council last night voted to be involved in a pilot for electronic voting for next year's local government elections.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2015
Ministry's $600,000 website slammed
Cloud Services

Ministry's $600,000 website slammed

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment under fire for spending $559,872 on new website, says Taxpayers' Union.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?
Government

Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?

New Zealand at risk of falling behind in digital economy due to declining enrolment in STEM subjects, says new report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, English says
Government

Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, English says

Government fears prolonged involvement in New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network could distort its value, says Finance Minister Bill English.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Microsoft Licensing Agreement saves NZ Govt $119m
Microsoft

Microsoft Licensing Agreement saves NZ Govt $119m

The original Microsoft Licensing Agreement contract signed in 2012 is used by 120 agencies and has achieved cost-savings of $119 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015
'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
NZ lags behind in energy efficient lighting
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ lags behind in energy efficient lighting

Around the world, Governments have introduced laws to encourage people to move to more energy efficient lighting, but Kiwis aren't getting it.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
Over 95% of schools signed up to Government's Managed Network
EduTech

Over 95% of schools signed up to Government's Managed Network

The government is investing more than $200m in this project, so that all state, state-integrated and partnership schools can have uncapped internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015
Govt IT campaign to put power in the hands of Kiwi patients
Health Technologies

Govt IT campaign to put power in the hands of Kiwi patients

The New Zealand Government is implementing an online system to help and encourage patients to take more control over their health.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2015

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Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, wary of stuffing up sector, English says
Unified Communications

Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, wary of stuffing up sector, English says

The government doesn't want to spend any more money or stay any longer in the build of New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
Microsoft NZ targets local government with Office 365
Data Privacy

Microsoft NZ targets local government with Office 365

Microsoft New Zealand has provided details on how Office 365 provides security and privacy protections for government organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015
NZ's cyberbullying bill passes with huge party support
Government

NZ's cyberbullying bill passes with huge party support

The Harmful Digital Communications Bill has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, with an overwhelming cross-party support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
GovHack 2015 – Innovating with government data
Data Analytics

GovHack 2015 – Innovating with government data

What do Twitter, GroupMeet and Facebook's Like button all have in common? They all were invented at a hackathon.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity
EduTech

Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity

Overall, organisations are displaying a lack of maturity and an over reliance on prevention when it comes to cybersecurity, according to EMC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Kiwis want to know what the government is up to
Government

Kiwis want to know what the government is up to

A new survey by Horizon Research has revealed Kiwis want their personal information protected from interception by the government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2015

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