Government stories - Page 47
State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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$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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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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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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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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New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.
Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.
Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.
Cyclone lists Microsoft Surface products in All of Government Catalogue
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Microsoft Surface products are now available through All of Government via the new Cyclone Catalogue, meeting growing demand from schools and agencies.
Crash, Spam, Wallop! NZ firm smacked with record $120k fine
Sat, 15th Feb 2014
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An Auckland marketing firm has been stung with a record $120,000 fine, after inundating Kiwis with over half a million spam messages.
Govt considers NZ data use of the future
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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The Government establishes the New Zealand Data Futures Forum to guide future data use in public services, chaired by ex-Treasury Secretary John Whitehead.
More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Over 1/4 of NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative completed, boosting rural and urban connectivity, says Minister Adams.
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.
Kiwi privacy breaches should have same priority as workplace safety
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Low tech human solutions may be the key to preventing privacy breaches, says CEO of Designertech. Technology alone is not enough.