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NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers

From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Unified Communications

ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

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Chief Technology Officers

Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot

The government is still on the hunt for the country's first chief technology officer after the first round of recruitment proved unsuccessful.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

eCommerce

So, how do you feel?

Investor confidence has recovered to September 2017 levels, even as online retail growth and flexible offices reshape New Zealand property demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018

Agricultural Technology

AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity

A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Public Sector

Major ministry dons the pink shirt

A bullying campaign has prompted a major New Zealand ministry to overhaul its workplace wellbeing programme and training.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 6th May 2018

Unified Communications

Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus

The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Trade Me

CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months

CERT NZ's Advisory Board will continue until 30 September 2018, with Minister Clare Curran praising its expertise in bolstering New Zealand's cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Massey University

Firefighting foam starts a blazing row

Residents near contaminated defence bases say barriers to free PFAS blood tests are leaving them in the dark about exposure risk.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 29th Apr 2018

Auckland Council

East West Link ‘back with a vengeance’

Auckland occupiers and investors face fresh disruption as the government revives the East West Link in a scaled-back $800 million form.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 29th Apr 2018

Northland

Safety improvements welcomed but more wanted

Drivers in Northland still face a busy SH1 corridor, as councils and hauliers warn the planned works fall short of rising traffic needs.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018

Facebook

Clare Curran targeted in Facebook impersonation; warns Kiwis to be vigilant

New Zealand Minister Clare Curran becomes a target of Facebook impersonation and urges Kiwis to report suspicious activity to CERT NZ and boost online security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

Cybersecurity

Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan

New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018