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InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan
Unified Communications

InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan

InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga
Unified Communications

Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga

Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

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KiwiRail back on track
Customer Experience

KiwiRail back on track

Reopening of the Main North Line helped lift KiwiRail's half-year revenue 12% to GBP £328.8 million and surplus to GBP £16.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ
Public Sector

New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ

It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues
Taxation

Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues

New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants
Surveillance

GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
Cloud Services

Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research
NZTech

Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research

The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub
Supply Chain

KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub

The new hub is expected to ease congestion, cut emissions and free up the city’s ageing freight yard for housing and business development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
New authority an important step but wider reform needed
Local Government

New authority an important step but wider reform needed

Affordable housing will remain out of reach unless ministers back new greenfield development and broader planning reform, an expert warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018
Construction industry suffering a technology value gap
Data Analytics

Construction industry suffering a technology value gap

Most Kiwi builders are missing out on returns from new kit, as skills gaps and poor systems integration blunt tech gains.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption
Small Business

Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption

New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Spectacular waterfront stadium mooted for Auckland
Auckland Council

Spectacular waterfront stadium mooted for Auckland

Auckland ratepayers could avoid the bill for a 50,000-seat roofed stadium, as a business-backed plan links it to waterfront redevelopment.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Penlink project underlines importance of independent infrastructure body
Auckland Council

Penlink project underlines importance of independent infrastructure body

Delays to Penlink are prompting calls for clearer rules to speed up unsolicited infrastructure bids and attract more private investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers
Cartech

Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers

Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
New Zealand Government

R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ

The government's new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector's ability to innovate, adapt and change.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018