Government stories - Page 33
'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission accused of failing Kiwi consumers in mobile market review. Two Degrees founder calls for action.
Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour’s ICT spokeswoman.
Labour demands 'straight answers' on security
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.
Novopay shows steady performance for latest pay periods
Wed, 21st May 2014
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Novopay is described as maintaining a steady performance, following the release of the results of the latest Novopay complaints reports for Pay Periods 3 and 4.
Telecom’s invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network
Tue, 20th May 2014
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From today locals and visitors to Ohoka, Swannanoa and North Kaiapoi will notice an improvement in mobile coverage...
Greens: Key needs to front on what NZ spies are up to
Mon, 19th May 2014
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cybersecurity
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privacy
Prime Minister John Key has questions to answer following the latest Edward Snowden leaks detailing New Zealand's involvement in the Five-Eyes spying network.
Continued support for Computers in Homes announced
Fri, 16th May 2014
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The Computers in Homes project will receive $2.5 million in additional operating funding in 2014/2015, as announced in yesterday’s Budget.
Two new tax measures to support business R&D
Fri, 16th May 2014
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callaghan innovation
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startups
Innovative NZ firms to benefit from new tax measures for R&D expenditure, estimated to return $58.1m to companies over 4 years.
More on me: Graham Prentice, Cyclone Computers
Wed, 14th May 2014
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apple
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technology gifts
While he’s the GM of the Apple Division/All of Government at Cyclone Computers, Graham Prentice says he doesn’t work in technology.
New $21m growth grants to boost R&D in NZ
Tue, 13th May 2014
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Callaghan Innovation approves $21m in R&D grants for 15 high-tech firms to boost innovation and growth in New Zealand.
Whangarei becomes NZ’s first fully-fibred city
Sat, 10th May 2014
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Whangarei leads as NZ's first city with complete fibre connectivity under the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, offering vast benefits.
Are Govt's under pressure to cut IT program budgets?
Fri, 9th May 2014
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gartner
Government agencies around the world are facing pressure to cut IT budgets and services, according to a survey by Gartner.
Million-dollar IT fraudster handed jail sentence
Mon, 5th May 2014
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Jimmy Ming Miu has been slapped with a jail sentence at Auckland District Court today, after been found guilty of 55 charges of fraud.
Govt congratulates App4IR winners
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Matt Innes and Josh Lee win App4IR Challenge for their proposal to adapt myIR platform for mobile use. Receives $10k prize and chance to develop app.
More Kiwi courts online with new video links
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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video
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New AVL links at Whangarei, Nelson, and Hutt Valley courts expand the network connecting courts and prisons in NZ.
Key launches mental health e-therapy for young Kiwis
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Prime Minister John Key has launched SPARX, an online game-style tool to help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
Young minds find tech solutions for mental health
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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lifehack
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mental health
Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.
Novopay lifts performance ahead of improvements
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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ndi
Novopay sees a lift in performance, hitting the targeted error rate ahead of scheduled improvements and showing progress across key areas.
Green Party launches Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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privacy
The Green Party launches New Zealand's first-ever crowdsourced Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill, inviting public input.
Key ducks but can’t avoid High Court Chorus slap
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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commerce commission
High Court deals blow to John Key over Chorus, urging adherence to Commerce Commission's copper pricing.
East Cape schools now find broadband faster
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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remote schools broadband initiative
Faster broadband is being delivered to twelve rural schools in the Gisborne and Wairoa area as a result of the Government’s broadband initiatives.
Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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chorus
John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus’ appeal of the High Court’s ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.
Govt embarks on $2.48m Chatham Islands broadband plan...
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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broadband
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Government signs $2.48m contract with TeamTalk to improve broadband services on Chatham Islands, NZ. Schools will be first to benefit.
Internet Party takes political leap of faith…
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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internet party
The Internet Party, spurred by Kim Dotcom, sets political sails with 500+ eligible members, aiming for general election impact.