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Govt unveils TV white space rules to boost broadband services

New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014

Unified Communications

National 'finally wakes up' to rural broadband issues

New Zealand's new $150m rural broadband fund must be truly contestable and not a slush fund for large telcos, warns Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

Govt reveals $150m rural broadband boost

National announces a £150m plan to boost rural broadband, aiming to expand access and improve connectivity outside urban areas.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014

Government

Deputy PM: Govt knows true cost of business continuity

Deputy PM Bill English opened Plan B's new data centre in Wellington, emphasising the importance of business continuity and data backup measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014

Government

N4L: 300 more schools connected by 2015...

Network for Learning (N4L) exceeds targets, as 700 schools and 225k students are now connected to its Managed Network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014

Government

Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

'Slow, sluggish, not sweet at all'... Labour slams broadband

Rural communities, frustrated by slow and unstable broadband, have been delivered a two fingered salute by Steven 'Everything's Sweet' Joyce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Data Analytics

NZ widens Big Data eye as business potential reaches the sky...

New Zealand aims to be world leader in data sharing with high ethical and privacy standards, says Finance Minister.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2014

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National ramps up broadband initiative... targets 200,000 Kiwis

National to expand Ultra-Fast Broadband to 80% of Kiwis, extending access to 200,000 more homes, with a funding boost from the Future Investment Fund.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2014

Unified Communications

Can a digital workforce create 100,000 new NZ jobs?

Internet MANA has launched its election campaign, promising 100,000 new jobs and to make New Zealand a digital workforce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2014

Government

In the innovative world... patent is a virtue

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014

Fintech

Xero heads the tech queue as Govt puts $41m up for grabs

23 high tech companies in New Zealand have been approved for R&D Growth Grants worth over $41m for the next three years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014

Government

Record number of Kiwis filing tax returns online

Record numbers of Kiwis are filing tax returns online, taking advantage of new services provided by Inland Revenue, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014

Government

Ahead of schedule N4L connects 700th Kiwi school...

The rollout of fast internet to New Zealand schools reaches milestone as Te Kura o Waikare becomes the 700th connected school.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014

Government

Internet Party: Digital drive will deliver 'truly responsive' Govt

Internet Party's digital strategy promises a future of enhanced democracy and streamlined services for New Zealand, aiming for 'truly responsive' government.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014