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Government stories - Page 47

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NZ Business Number: FAQs
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
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.
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Govt launches NZ Business Number
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Commerce Minister Craig Foss this week formally launched the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) at Xero.
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Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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uc
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government
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chorus
Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
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Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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uc
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government
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chorus
Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.
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Minister welcomes UFB progress
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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uc
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chorus
Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.
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Chorus agrees UFB package improvements
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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uc
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government
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chorus
Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.
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Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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apps
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government
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ird
Inland Revenue launches App4IR Challenge to find mobile app concepts to improve interactions with small businesses.
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Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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uc
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government
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telco
In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.
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State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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uc
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kordia
Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.
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Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT…
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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NZ's 1st female IT Minister, Amy Adams, champions technology's vast potential for Kiwi innovation and rural development in exclusive talk.
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Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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government
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labour
Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.
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'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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government
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ict
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labour
Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.
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Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
The Ministry of Education is reopening the Schools Network Upgrade Project tender after a court injunction, leading to added costs and workloads.
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Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM’s visit
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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government
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labour party
Dunedin Hospital IT meltdown compromises patient care, takes focus off Prime Minister's visit, says Labour MP.
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Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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telco
Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.
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Govt issues extra $59m in R&D grants to grow firms faster
Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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government
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callaghan innovation
$59m of R&D Growth Grants awarded to 19 NZ businesses by Callaghan Innovation, says Science & Innovation Minister Steven Joyce.
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Govt releases free Occupation Outlook App...
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
The government has released a free mobile app providing instant access to career information for young people and their families.
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Online Govt services a hit with Kiwis
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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uc
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government
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telco
Kiwis embrace digital era, with online Govt transactions surging to 43.3% - aiming for 70% by 2027, says Internal Affairs Minister.
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2,000 Kiwi schools on board N4L
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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uc
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n4l
Two thousand schools have registered their interest in joining the Network for Learning (N4L) managed network, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.
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Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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email
New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.