Government stories - Page 44
Defiant PM fights back… Dotcom trying to save “reasonably large” butt
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Prime Minister John Key denies allegations of mass surveillance, accusing Kim Dotcom and Glenn Greenwald of ulterior motives.
The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Green Party calls for separation of cyber protection functions from the GCSB, stating PM John Key is using surveillance scare tactics.
Dotcom: “We’ll close one of the Five Eyes…”
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Met with rapturous applause from a jam-packed Auckland Town Hall, Kim Dotcom’s ‘Moment of Truth’ event last night has sent shockwaves across the country.
'Moment of truth' as Dotcom ramps up PM spying pressure...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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PM John Key's assurances on no mass surveillance to be tested, Internet Party leader says resignation if false.
Kiwi SMEs... Which political party do you trust with NZ's future?
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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New Zealand SMEs still want policies to reduce their compliance burden, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor survey.
National ramps up broadband initiative... targets 200,000 Kiwis
Sat, 6th Sep 2014
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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.
Govt unveils TV white space rules to boost broadband services
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.
National 'finally wakes up' to rural broadband issues
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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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.
Govt reveals $150m rural broadband boost
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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National announces a £150m plan to boost rural broadband, aiming to expand access and improve connectivity outside urban areas.
Can a digital workforce create 100,000 new NZ jobs?
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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Internet MANA has launched its election campaign, promising 100,000 new jobs and to make New Zealand a digital workforce.
In the innovative world... patent is a virtue
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.
Xero heads the tech queue as Govt puts $41m up for grabs
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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23 high tech companies in New Zealand have been approved for R&D Growth Grants worth over $41m for the next three years.
Deputy PM: Govt knows true cost of business continuity
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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Deputy PM Bill English opened Plan B's new data centre in Wellington, emphasising the importance of business continuity and data backup measures.
N4L: 300 more schools connected by 2015...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Network for Learning (N4L) exceeds targets, as 700 schools and 225k students are now connected to its Managed Network.
Record number of Kiwis filing tax returns online
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Record numbers of Kiwis are filing tax returns online, taking advantage of new services provided by Inland Revenue, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay.
Ahead of schedule N4L connects 700th Kiwi school...
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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The rollout of fast internet to New Zealand schools reaches milestone as Te Kura o Waikare becomes the 700th connected school.
Internet Party: Digital drive will deliver 'truly responsive' Govt
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Internet Party's digital strategy promises a future of enhanced democracy and streamlined services for New Zealand, aiming for 'truly responsive' government.
IT Profession welcomes 'path forward' for NZ online voting...
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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NZ's IT professionals herald a new era as the govt explores online voting, with IITP praising a report that charts a secure, inclusive future.
IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.
Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.