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Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger

New Zealand's infrastructure investors to merge into 'Spark2Fon' WHERE id = ending industry disputes, says Telecom Minister. Prices expected to drop. #satire.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016
Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects
Ministry of Business & Innovation

Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects

New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Unified Communications

Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative

The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government's $300 million rural broadband scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015

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A new era for earthquake-prone buildings
Physical Security

A new era for earthquake-prone buildings

Owners face tighter deadlines and public disclosure as councils begin flagging earthquake-prone buildings under new national rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
New toolkit to boost health and safety
Risk & Compliance

New toolkit to boost health and safety

Small firms could soon measure health and safety performance with a new government toolkit aimed at lifting standards beyond compliance.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Fuel market study raises pricing concerns
Power / Energy

Fuel market study raises pricing concerns

Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle
Software Development

IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle

Paeroa-based IT firm Adroit Creations challenges the urban norm, proving that tech businesses can thrive in rural areas while offering a unique lifestyle.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
New location system for mobile emergency calls
Data Protection

New location system for mobile emergency calls

Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
A new era in managing hazardous substances
Supply Chain

A new era in managing hazardous substances

Businesses will face simpler hazardous substances rules as New Zealand shifts workplace controls to WorkSafe under health and safety reform.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment
Health Technologies

Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment

The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ
Ministry of Business & Innovation

Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ

Kiwi kids code with robots as Waikato academics boost digital skillsets in schools, courtesy of 'Unlocking Curious Minds' grant.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals
Cloud Services

NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals

New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Govt announce intellectual property regime
Physical Security

Govt announce intellectual property regime

The British government launches study on creative sector's interaction with copyright and designs in a changing technological landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Auckland employers need to get the records in order
Ministry of Business & Innovation

Auckland employers need to get the records in order

MBIE to audit Auckland employers failing to meet staff requirements, with complaints and enquiries given priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'
New Zealand Labour Party

Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'

Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Ministry's $600,000 website slammed
Cloud Services

Ministry's $600,000 website slammed

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment under fire for spending $559,872 on new website, says Taxpayers' Union.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses
Ministry of Business & Innovation

GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses

An innovation hub supporting NZ's entrepreneurs has opened in Christchurch, providing low-rent offices and infrastructure for start-ups.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015