Government stories - Page 47
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.
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.
Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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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.
Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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uc
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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.
Minister welcomes UFB progress
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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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.
Chorus agrees UFB package improvements
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT…
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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ict
NZ's 1st female IT Minister, Amy Adams, champions technology's vast potential for Kiwi innovation and rural development in exclusive talk.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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uc
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government
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telco
Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.
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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ict
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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.
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.
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.
2,000 Kiwi schools on board N4L
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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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.
Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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government
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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.