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Government ministry blocks AI technology from staff use

New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff from using AI technology due to data and privacy risks.

By Hamish Cardwell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2023

Data sovereignty

Why you should attend the NZ Government Data Summit 2023

Building an inclusive and integrated data system for informed policy and improved service delivery in New Zealand Government Sector.

By Jen Rabino • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023

Data Analytics

Open banking set to give NZ customers a fairer deal

Open banking is being introduced in New Zealand, with the government saying it will increase competition and benefit consumers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022

Data Protection

Government under pressure to align with EU's data harvesting standards for businesses

New Zealand is under pressure to yield to new European Union demands over how companies harvest people's data.

By Phil Pennington • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2022

Manufacturing

Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it will no longer accept equipment from a major Chinese surveillance camera maker.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand Government stories

Data Protection

Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law

Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Malware

ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand have surged, with one in three incidents repeated and executives facing rising physical threats, warns new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

EduTech

Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers

Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Civil Defence

National disaster coordination system still on ice

Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats

New Zealand's NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Supply Chain

Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy

Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Security Information and Event Management

NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges

Splunk's VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Data Analytics

Waikato Regional Council achieves digital modernisation with Infor

Waikato Regional Council propels into digital age with transition to cloud-based Infor CloudSuite Public Sector.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Breach Prevention

59% of IT leaders feel Govt should be doing more - KnowBe4

KnowBe4's latest research finds 59% of New Zealand's IT decision-makers feel the government should be doing more to protect local businesses from cyber attacks.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023

Breach Prevention

Large cyber attack targets several government organisations

New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2022

Unified Communications

Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ

Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022