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Digital Transformation

NZ SMBs a cut above most, but don't take up government support

No matter where in Asia Pacific you look, almost all SMBs are barely scratching the surface of digital maturity.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019

Unified Communications

InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan

InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Unified Communications

Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga

Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand Government stories

Microsoft

Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training

Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Breach Prevention

Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000

A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Taxation

Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues

New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019

Surveillance

GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Cloud Services

Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

NZTech

Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research

The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018

Small Business

Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption

New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018

Cartech

Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers

Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

New Zealand Government

R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ

The government's new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector's ability to innovate, adapt and change.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018

Space Technologies

LeoLabs space-tracking tech is coming to Central Otago

Central Otago is going to become home to one of the first radars in the Southern Hemisphere to track small satellites and space debris.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

Taxation

NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive

NZTech's chief executive describes why he thinks the government's research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

NZTech

NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves

NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018

Digital Transformation

Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth

UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

New Zealand Government

Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending

New Zealand's government launches Marketplace, a transformative digital procurement platform, to streamline IT spending and support local SMEs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018

Cartech

Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding

New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018

Partner Programmes

Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time

New Zealand government launches online tool to help small businesses choose the best structure for their company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018