Government stories - Page 34

High Court deals blow to John Key over Chorus, urging adherence to Commerce Commission's copper pricing.

Faster broadband is being delivered to twelve rural schools in the Gisborne and Wairoa area as a result of the Government’s broadband initiatives.

John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus’ appeal of the High Court’s ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.

Government signs $2.48m contract with TeamTalk to improve broadband services on Chatham Islands, NZ. Schools will be first to benefit.

The Internet Party, spurred by Kim Dotcom, sets political sails with 500+ eligible members, aiming for general election impact.

Govt reveals decline in school payroll errors, with complaints dropping to 0.19% in latest report, signalling improvement in Novopay's performance.

Mana Party leader Hone Harawira has revealed he recently met with Internet Party leader Kim Dotcom, but insists nothing more should be made of the discussions.

Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.

N4L's 'Pond' digital portal launches, offering a collaborative platform for educators and students to share trusted resources.

Megaupload's Kim Dotcom loses battle in Supreme Court, Wellington, barred from accessing US evidence for his defence.

WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.

Households in New Zealand can now choose to opt out of receiving phone books, following government approval for a new system.

A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.

A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.

Callaghan Innovation boosts NZ's start-up scene with a new incubator network, seeking tech-focused and founder-focused applications.

Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.

Transition to cloud business models continues with new changes expected in 2014, according to analyst firm IDC. Monthly billing and younger salespeople are predicted to become more popular.

Govt streamlines processes with a new online service for businesses to cut red tape and costs.

Following the formal launch of the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) this week, the government has offered a run down of top tips and advice for companies.

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Commerce Minister Craig Foss this week formally launched the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) at Xero.

Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.

Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.

Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.

Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.