Government stories - Page 42

Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott is leaving after three years, saying she will find a new opportunity to make a difference.

Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour’s ICT spokesperson.

New agreement allows Chorus to bring forward funding for Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand, but no increase in payment.

Minister Joyce critiques Greens for outdated views on NZ's innovation, stressing significant advancement in ICT and R&D since 2008.

Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.

Does Prime Minister John Key need to front up to New Zealanders about the increasingly murky process surrounding Kim Dotcom's residency?.

Green Party unveils plans for smarter economy with $1bn extra investment in research and development and tax breaks for businesses.

Govt's U-turn on tech start-up funding, days after criticising Labour's similar plan, sparks calls of 'shamelessness' from critics.

Government invests $1m to help ICT start-ups become investment ready, part of the Ministry of Business's Accelerator Programme.

Prime Minister John Key urged to explain political pressure on Kim Dotcom's residency application. Opposition claims National government interfering.

The NetHui conference saw heated debate over online voting in NZ, balancing democratic advances with security fears. Youth surveys show high support.

NZ's digital innovation future hinges on global thinking and comprehensive support for start-ups, says Internet Party leader Laila Harré.

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says the big news for Labour today is that they have discovered the ICT industry.

New Zealand introduces an online tool aimed at enhancing literacy and numeracy among youth aged 15-25, focusing on Māori and Pasifika learners.

New Zealand expands its network of business incubators with the introduction of new technology-focused incubators.

Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.

The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.

Over the last few years, we have seen an increasing number of high profile government IT projects end in spectacular failure.

Labour needs to do some research and catch up with what’s happening in the education sector, says Nikki Kaye, Associate Education Minister.

New Zealand SMEs will find it easier to raise capital with the introduction of a new growth market, supported by alternative disclosure rules.