Government stories - Page 29
Govt announces allocation options for 700 MHz radio spectrum
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Govt announces the two sets of options that will be used for assigning the 700 MHz radio spectrum band between the successful bidders in the recent auction.
Labour demands 'straight answers' on security
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.
Telecom's invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network
Tue, 20th May 2014
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rural broadband initiative
From today locals and visitors to Ohoka, Swannanoa and North Kaiapoi will notice an improvement in mobile coverage...
Greens: Key needs to front on what NZ spies are up to
Mon, 19th May 2014
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Prime Minister John Key has questions to answer following the latest Edward Snowden leaks detailing New Zealand's involvement in the Five-Eyes spying network.
Whangarei becomes NZ's first fully-fibred city
Sat, 10th May 2014
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Whangarei leads as NZ's first city with complete fibre connectivity under the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, offering vast benefits.
Are Govt's under pressure to cut IT program budgets?
Fri, 9th May 2014
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analyst report
Government agencies around the world are facing pressure to cut IT budgets and services, according to a survey by Gartner.
Govt congratulates App4IR winners
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Matt Innes and Josh Lee win App4IR Challenge for their proposal to adapt myIR platform for mobile use. Receives $10k prize and chance to develop app.
Young minds find tech solutions for mental health
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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mental health
Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.
Novopay lifts performance ahead of improvements
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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payroll
Novopay sees a lift in performance, hitting the targeted error rate ahead of scheduled improvements and showing progress across key areas.
Green Party launches Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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The Green Party launches New Zealand's first-ever crowdsourced Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill, inviting public input.
Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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The High Court's decision forces John Key's government to accept the Commerce Commission's pricing for copper, despite pushback and industry fears.
East Cape schools now find broadband faster
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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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.
Govt embarks on $2.48m Chatham Islands broadband plan...
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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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.
Govt: School payroll improving again
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Govt reveals decline in school payroll errors, with complaints dropping to 0.19% in latest report, signalling improvement in Novopay's performance.
Dotcom denied US evidence access
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Megaupload's Kim Dotcom loses battle in Supreme Court, Wellington, barred from accessing US evidence for his defence.
One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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compass communications
A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand's leading operators.
Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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compass communications
A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
Will a new breed of salesperson become the new normal for cloud?
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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social media
The rise of monthly cloud payment models and tech-savvy young salespeople is set to reshape the industry, predicts IDC's VP, Darren Bibby.
Govt launches NZ Business Number
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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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.
Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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chorus
Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.