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NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers

From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Unified Communications

ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

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Supply Chain

Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country

The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Supply Chain

Rail freight plan has its limitations, road transport expert argues

Trucks are still likely to dominate freight because perishable goods and last-mile deliveries favour faster, door-to-door road transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Malware

GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone

The Malware-Free Networks initiative was developed as part of the CORTEX initiative to build on malware detection capability provided by ISPs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost

The Government's Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Procurement

Delivery key to record $42 billion capital programme

Specialised procurement is being urged to keep NZD $42 billion in capital spending on schedule, as costs could rise if projects are poorly sequenced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Customer Relationship Management

National AI strategy urgently needed, major report insists

A shortage of local AI talent risks leaving New Zealand a downstream consumer of overseas research unless ministers set a coordinated strategy soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Chief Technology Officers

Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot

The government is still on the hunt for the country's first chief technology officer after the first round of recruitment proved unsuccessful.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Agricultural Technology

AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity

A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Unified Communications

Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus

The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Trade Me

CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months

CERT NZ's Advisory Board will continue until 30 September 2018, with Minister Clare Curran praising its expertise in bolstering New Zealand's cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Facebook

Clare Curran targeted in Facebook impersonation; warns Kiwis to be vigilant

New Zealand Minister Clare Curran becomes a target of Facebook impersonation and urges Kiwis to report suspicious activity to CERT NZ and boost online security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

Cybersecurity

Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan

New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018