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Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Fintech

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero

Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

By Craig Hudson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025
Unified Communications

Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025

It's reviewing the proposals received in the tender process for the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative and the Mobile Black Spot Fund.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017
Fintech

MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017

MYOB asked 1,015 business owners around New Zealand about their thoughts on the government's economic initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
A triumph for cyber security: New Zealand's CERT team has finally been launched
Cybersecurity

A triumph for cyber security: New Zealand's CERT team has finally been launched

New Zealand escalates cyber defence with the launch of CERT NZ, a pinnacle move in safeguarding against digital threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Kiwi Govt & digital sector align to drive NZ's digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Kiwi Govt & digital sector align to drive NZ's digital transformation

The New Zealand Government has launched a digital sector alliance to explore the benefits of the Internet of Things.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
NZTech working closely with Govt on Cyber Security Strategy
NZTech

NZTech working closely with Govt on Cyber Security Strategy

NZTech applauds Govt focus on critical Cyber Security Strategy as global threats rise, seeking to protect NZ's growing digital economy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Govt's new online tool to help Kiwi girls & women into STEM careers
New Zealand Government

Govt's new online tool to help Kiwi girls & women into STEM careers

The Ministry of Women launches STEM Directory, an online tool to boost female engagement in science, technology, engineering, and maths careers in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Waikato Uni cybersecurity head says new taskforce will set the country in the right direction
Cybersecurity

Waikato Uni cybersecurity head says new taskforce will set the country in the right direction

The UK government's Cyber Security Skills Taskforce is addressing the country's urgent need for action on the cybersecurity skills shortage.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Kiwi innovation set to benefit from revamped trans-Tasman patent regime
Physical Security

Kiwi innovation set to benefit from revamped trans-Tasman patent regime

New Zealand and Australian businesses to benefit from improved advice on patenting as new Patents Amendment Bill passes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
NZ's new Cyber Security Skills Taskforce: 'New Zealand can grow its own talent'
Cybersecurity

NZ's new Cyber Security Skills Taskforce: 'New Zealand can grow its own talent'

New Zealand's new Cyber Security Skills Taskforce has one mission: to address the shortage of New Zealand cyber professionals.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
NZ Govt signs on with SAP to bring HR to the cloud
Human Capital Management

NZ Govt signs on with SAP to bring HR to the cloud

The New Zealand Government is set to save $5 million over a five-year period, after a partnership with SAP New Zealand was signed last week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Collaboration on education policy key to success
EduTech

Collaboration on education policy key to success

Politicians need to engage in more collaboration with the profession in developing education policy, says New Zealand principals' Federation president.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Govt focuses on innovation in Taranaki economic strategy
New Zealand Government

Govt focuses on innovation in Taranaki economic strategy

The strategy was commissioned by Taranaki's four councils and was developed by business and iwi leaders, the region's councils and central government.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
NZ government should rein banks in and encourage competition in cryptocurrency trading – expert
Crypto

NZ government should rein banks in and encourage competition in cryptocurrency trading – expert

Andreas Antonopoulos says the NZ government needs to get its act together to reap the gains of cryptocurrency, citing Singapore as an example.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Kiwi MPs put security on the table at London parliamentary conference
Data Privacy

Kiwi MPs put security on the table at London parliamentary conference

New Zealand MPs attend International Parliamentary Conference on National Security and Cybersecurity in London.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 NZTech Advance Government & Technology Summit
Data Analytics

YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 NZTech Advance Government & Technology Summit

This unmissable NZ event hosts the key players from government and technology to lead discussions on transformative technology.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Early Government buyout a credit to UFB rollout success
Unified Communications

Early Government buyout a credit to UFB rollout success

Government buys out Ultrafast Fibre due to unexpected confidence in UFB, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
NZ Govt: Cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the IT department
Cybersecurity

NZ Govt: Cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the IT department

Cybersecurity must be a boardroom priority, not just an IT issue, urges NZ Government, amid rising cybercrime and a stark PwC survey revealing vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016