New Zealand Government stories
1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.
New Zealand Government invests $200k in new climate forecasting tool to help farmers prepare for dry conditions.
Councils and opponents remain split as the Government's water overhaul promises public ownership but keeps co-governance in place.
Computer Recycling launches e-waste shredder and MSS optical sorting machine BLUBOX, which is able to sort out a tonne of e-waste per hour.
The 2022 MYOB Business Monitor survey has found more than two thirds of SMEs are expecting the economy to decline in the next 12 months.
Employers warn the reforms could raise costs and trigger conflict, as a new income insurance scheme and fair pay laws go out for comment.
Supply chain bottlenecks could worsen as the port that handles 42% of New Zealand's container traffic faces a year of consent delays.
A report warns New Zealand is missing harmful chemicals in the environment because monitoring is patchy and data on use is scarce.
Household contacts now face stricter isolation rules as rapid antigen tests replace PCRs for most people in Phase Three.
The digital technology sector is now one of the country's top earners, contributing an estimated $6.6 billion to the economy in 2019.
Employers face fresh staffing risks as phased border openings may speed departures and delay the return of skilled migrants.
Critical services can keep close contacts at work, easing staff shortages as New Zealand’s Omicron response begins on Wednesday.
Labour shortages and supply bottlenecks are pushing New Zealand construction inflation to one of the OECD’s highest levels.
The Ministry of Women in New Zealand has implemented eInvoicing, joining the government's push for digital infrastructure improvements.
First-home buyers are feeling the pinch as tighter lending rules help push New Zealand’s median house price down 1.6% in December.
A Christchurch restaurant faces NZD $20,000 in fines after WorkSafe found months of ignored Covid-19 rules and missing vaccine-pass checks.
Auckland martial arts centre Oliver MMA faces a USD $12,000 fine, the first COVID-related penalty WorkSafe has issued under the traffic light system.
The Security Information in Proceedings Legislation Bill has passed its first reading and will now be considered by Parliament's Justice Committee.
NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.
Delays and cost pressures are looming for major works as New Zealand struggles to secure key construction materials, a new study finds.