Government stories - Page 38
Health Minister Coleman sends 'please explain' to lower North Island DHBs after Aotea quits tender
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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ministry of health
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has asked the three lower North Island district health boards seeking to merge their pathology lab testing for an.
Fast internet for schools 12 months ahead of schedule
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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edutech
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n4l
Government's fast school internet rollout in NZ is progressing ahead of schedule, with 90% of schools expected to be connected by year-end.
Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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edutech
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government
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green party
Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.
Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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digital entertainment
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government
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auckland council
Auckland Council invests NZD $120,000 in new live-streaming service to enhance transparency and public engagement in local governance from 5 February.
NZ Government taps into international education market
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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edutech
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government
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education
The New Zealand Government is set to invest nearly NZD $450,000 in 12 new international education growth initiatives, focusing on the US and Asian markets.
New Zealand not in the medal table when it comes open data
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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government
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ovum
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transparency
New Zealand has been ranked joint fourth in the Global Open Data Barometer, which looks at transparency of public sector data across 86 countries.
Force the government into action with new online petition platform
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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government
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toko.org.nz
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greenpeace
Greenpeace has today launched a new online platform that allows Kiwis to petition government, businesses and other decision makers.
NZ PM Key to outline social housing programme in first major speech of 2015
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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government
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cost
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iwi
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key will tomorrow outline his government's plans to overhaul social housing, including the sale of government-owned.
So what’s the big deal with Uber, anyway?
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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apps
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government
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uber
We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.
NZ First to Novopay minister: Sort it out
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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hcm
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government
NZ First deputy leader Tracey Martin demands Minister Joyce fix the botched Novopay payroll system, as teachers remain unpaid despite touted improvements.
Government praises Novopay 'improvement', yet educators are still being unpaid
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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hcm
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government
Despite Gov't lauding Novopay's progress, educators face unpaid issues, sparking concern amidst improved error rates.
Doors open for channel as NZTech pushes national tech strategy
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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government
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nztech
NZTech aims to boost NZ's tech standing with a national strategy, inviting the reseller channel to join the transformative journey.
Cabinet finalises funding arrangement for payroll as Novopay complaints decrease
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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edutech
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hcm
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government
Minister Joyce announces funding arrangements for Novopay, bringing total settlement to between $29m and $32m.
Australian video streaming solutions distributor looking for NZ resellers
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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saas
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digital entertainment
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government
Australian wearable video streaming solutions distributor m-View plans to enter the New Zealand market, targeting government and emergency services.
Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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government
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shares
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skycity
SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.
Crown Asset Management discontinues South Canterbury Finance claim
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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government
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financial markets authority
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serious fraud office
Crown Asset Management, the government entity set up to wind down the remaining assets of finance companies that called on the retail deposit guara.
FMA leaves civil claim against SCF to Crown Asset Management
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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government
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financial markets authority
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serious fraud office
The Financial Markets Authority won't chase South Canterbury Finance in a civil claim, saying it can't justify the cost of doing so and leaving it.
John Key's chickens on notice over official information requests
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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government
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labour party
Labour calls out systemic abuse of info requests, setting stage for Ombudsman's review to challenge New Zealand government's transparency.
Chorus completes first Ultra-fast broadband town
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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uc
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chorus
Chorus has today announced Oamaru is the first town in New Zealand to have its fibre network completed under Chorus’ ultra-fast broadband programme.
GeoOp posts wider first-half loss as it chases global growth
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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government
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nzax
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callaghan innovation
GeoOp, the small business app developer, widened its first-half loss as it spent more on product development and sales to chase global growth.