Simon Bridges stories
Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
#
xero
#
innovation
#
business
Xero announced submissions are now open and there are four categories Kiwi small businesses can put themselves forward for.
Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018
Fri, 18th May 2018
#
twitter
#
labour party
#
labour
Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.
Govt. puts $800,000 towards 3-D aerial mapping of Northland
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
#
3d
#
simon bridges
#
mapping
The data can be used by forestry companies to help plan their logging operations and horticulture companies for sustainable land management.
Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
#
broadband
#
nz
#
simon bridges
The UK Government is investing £270 million to extend broadband coverage to more towns and households, bringing the completion of the network forward by two years.
New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
#
auckland transport
#
queenstown
#
simon bridges
With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.
New consent regime makes access to ultra-fast broadband easier & faster
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
#
broadband
#
chorus
#
fibre
This will help us achieve our target of providing up to 85% of New Zealanders with access to fibre by the end of 2024.
InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
#
commerce commission
#
simon bridges
#
internetnz
Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.
Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
#
commerce commission
#
tuanz
#
simon bridges
Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.
Simon Bridges to introduce Bill to modernise Telco Act to Parliament
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
#
telecommunications
#
tuanz
#
simon bridges
The Commission will be able to make codes that address retail service quality if the industry fails to develop industry-led codes that are adequate.
Time to power up: Kiwi roads are bustling with 4,000 electric vehicles
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
#
cartech
#
nz
#
volvo
New Zealand achieves its 2017 electric vehicle registrations target of 4,000 cars five months early.
More competition needed - Tuanz backs Govt's request for review of mobile market
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
#
tuanz
#
simon bridges
#
stephen gale
Telecoms user group Tuanz has expressed support for a review of the New Zealand telecommunications market.
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
#
cartech
#
data centre maintenance / management
#
power / energy
New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
NZ IoT Alliance report: Simon Bridges on the Govt's role in NZ's IoT future
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
#
iot
#
simon bridges
#
iot alliance
Internet of Things (IoT) could bring over $2 billion of economic benefits to New Zealand, according to a report by the New Zealand IoT Alliance.
Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
#
government
#
commerce commission
#
telecommunications
Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.
Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025
Tue, 23rd May 2017
#
broadband
#
simon bridges
#
nz government
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.
Kiwi Govt & digital sector align to drive NZ's digital transformation
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
#
digital transformation
#
iot
#
simon bridges
The New Zealand Government has launched a digital sector alliance to explore the benefits of the Internet of Things.
New Zealand can't be complacent in its progress toward cyber security
Fri, 24th Mar 2017
#
cybersecurity
#
simon bridges
#
cybersecurity strategy
The cooperation of the government with the private sector will be the crucial accelerant in the drive to improve cyber security across the economy.
From fast food to flying food: Domino's showcases NZ pizza delivery by drone
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
#
drones
#
domino's
#
flirtey
Pizza delivery by drone? In New Zealand? Disbelief aside, Domino's and Flirtey teamed up yesterday to show that it's about to become real - soon.
New Zealand ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicles
Fri, 6th May 2016
#
sustainable it
#
cartech
#
simon bridges
The New Zealand government is investing in electric cars with an ambitious package to encourage the switch to low emission transport.
New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
#
government
#
uber
#
simon bridges
New Zealand overhauls transport rules to accommodate new technologies and streamline small passenger services.