Government stories - Page 32
Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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chorus
Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.
How to avoid corruption in IT tenders
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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ict
Five key levers need to be managed in order for government agencies to minimise the corruption risks involved in managing IT contractors.
NZ TechEd LIVE: Are Kiwis blind to Big Data privacy risks?
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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NZ's Sean Gourley challenges Kiwis at TechEd on big data privacy, drawing parallels to leaving personal info at a café.
Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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data privacy
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microsoft
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google
Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.
Is the govt shutting down more bad broadband news?
Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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labour
Labour accuses govt of concealing poor broadband roll-out progress, as subcontractors face millions in unpaid work.
Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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cybersecurity
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Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and 'hacktivists'...
Which side of the 4G fence are you on?
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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4g technology
Telecom welcomes governments plans for the minimum reserve price of $198m for 4G spectrum, but 2degrees doesn't. Which side of the 4G fence are you on?.
Govt to seek minimum $198m for 4G spectrum
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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4g technology
The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.
NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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digital entertainment
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apple
GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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green party
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gcsb
It's a sad day for the people of New Zealand when government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it.
Govt helps SMBs exploit faster broadband
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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smb
New Zealand govt launches training for SMBs to leverage ultra-fast broadband, aiming to boost online presence and ecommerce.
Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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anonymous
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gcsb
To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
Facebook discloses NZ govt data requests…
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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facebook
Social networking giant reveals official government requests for Kiwi data during the first six months of the year...
89% of Kiwis vote NO to GCSB bill
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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gcsb
The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.
GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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gcsb
Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.
Kiwi firm stung in $18k email scam
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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email
New Zealand firm scammed out of $18,000 after paying a South Korean company supplier warns other Kiwi businesses over new email fraud tactics.
75% of Govt CIO budgets flat or increasing
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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modernisation
Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, nearly 75% of government IT budgets globally were reported as flat or increasing in 2013.
Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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chorus
IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.
Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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government
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rural broadband initiative
NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.