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NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves
NZTech

NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves

NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth
Digital Transformation

Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth

UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending
New Zealand Government

Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending

New Zealand's government launches Marketplace, a transformative digital procurement platform, to streamline IT spending and support local SMEs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding
Cartech

Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding

New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time
Partner Programmes

Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time

New Zealand government launches online tool to help small businesses choose the best structure for their company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups
Auckland University

$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups

Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University's Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018
IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies
Public Cloud

IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies

IBM has opened up its public cloud to all New Zealand Government agencies in an effort to support the Government's cloud-first policy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh
Cybersecurity

Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh

The deadline for feedback on New Zealand's proposed Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan has been extended to September.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018
Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country
Supply Chain

Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country

The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone
Malware

GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone

The Malware-Free Networks initiative was developed as part of the CORTEX initiative to build on malware detection capability provided by ISPs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost

The Government's Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot
Chief Technology Officers

Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot

The government is still on the hunt for the country's first chief technology officer after the first round of recruitment proved unsuccessful.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus
Unified Communications

Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus

The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months
Trade Me

CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months

CERT NZ's Advisory Board will continue until 30 September 2018, with Minister Clare Curran praising its expertise in bolstering New Zealand's cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech
NZTech

Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech

Muller says NZTech has 'critical' concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Cybersecurity

Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers
GST

NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers

From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Unified Communications

ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018