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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.
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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.
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Novopay lifts performance ahead of improvements
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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novopay
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Novopay sees a lift in performance, hitting the targeted error rate ahead of scheduled improvements and showing progress across key areas.
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Green Party launches Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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cybersecurity
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internet
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The Green Party launches New Zealand's first-ever crowdsourced Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill, inviting public input.
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Key ducks but can’t avoid High Court Chorus slap
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
High Court deals blow to John Key over Chorus, urging adherence to Commerce Commission's copper pricing.
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East Cape schools now find broadband faster
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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broadband
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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.
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Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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broadband
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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.
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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.
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Internet Party takes political leap of faith…
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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government
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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.
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Govt: School payroll improving again
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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payroll systems
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novopay
Govt reveals decline in school payroll errors, with complaints dropping to 0.19% in latest report, signalling improvement in Novopay's performance.
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Mana Party meets with Kim Dotcom, but nothing more...
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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government
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internet party
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mana
Mana Party leader Hone Harawira has revealed he recently met with Internet Party leader Kim Dotcom, but insists nothing more should be made of the discussions.
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Rotorua’s students to benefit from e-learning community
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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e-learning
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schools
Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.
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N4L’s ‘Pond’ provides gateway to collaborative environment
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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ministry of education
N4L's 'Pond' digital portal launches, offering a collaborative platform for educators and students to share trusted resources.
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Dotcom denied US evidence access
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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mega
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megaupload
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom loses battle in Supreme Court, Wellington, barred from accessing US evidence for his defence.
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School WiFi passes safety tests
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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cloud services
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schools
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WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.
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New Govt system signals death of the household phonebook
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Households in New Zealand can now choose to opt out of receiving phone books, following government approval for a new system.
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One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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broadband
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compass communications
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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broadband
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compass communications
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government
A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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Callaghan Innovation's incubator system encourages NZ start-ups
Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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callaghan innovation
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Callaghan Innovation boosts NZ's start-up scene with a new incubator network, seeking tech-focused and founder-focused applications.
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Remedial work in store for Novopay
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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edutech
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payroll systems
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ministry of education
Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.
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Will a new breed of salesperson become the new normal for cloud?
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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social media
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cloud specialists
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government
Transition to cloud business models continues with new changes expected in 2014, according to analyst firm IDC. Monthly billing and younger salespeople are predicted to become more popular.
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Govt launches improved online services for businesses
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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government
Govt streamlines processes with a new online service for businesses to cut red tape and costs.
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NZ Business Number: FAQs
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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cloud services
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nac
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privacy
Following the formal launch of the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) this week, the government has offered a run down of top tips and advice for companies.
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Govt launches NZ Business Number
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Commerce Minister Craig Foss this week formally launched the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) at Xero.