Government stories - Page 52
89% of Kiwis vote NO to GCSB bill
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.
GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.
IT industry better fit with NZ brand than dairy?
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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NZ's IT sector, touted as the new leading export, might eclipse dairy, amid calls for government support to boost growth.
Kiwi firm stung in $18k email scam
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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New Zealand firm scammed out of $18,000 after paying a South Korean company supplier warns other Kiwi businesses over new email fraud tactics.
75% of Govt CIO budgets flat or increasing
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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analyst report
Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, nearly 75% of government IT budgets globally were reported as flat or increasing in 2013.
Govt ain’t heavy, they’re our mediator
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.
1,700 Kiwi schools can sign up to UFB today
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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schools
Over 1,700 NZ schools can now opt for ultra-fast broadband, surpassing targets in a boost for education and rural connectivity.
Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.
Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.
Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.
Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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telco
Telco believes the outcomes from the telecommunications regulatory review needs to be more aspirational for New Zealanders to accelerate our digital future.
Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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telco
Telco welcomes today’s commencement of a Government review of the policy framework for regulating telecommunications services in New Zealand.
HP helps NZ Govt Council boost productivity
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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HP's tech revamp boosts Northland Regional Council's efficiency, aiming for enhanced service delivery to New Zealand's northern residents.
Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.
Obama says 'No We Can't' to Apple ban
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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samsung
Obama sides with Apple, overturning the ban on iPhone 4 and iPad 2, thwarting Samsung's plans in a major trade decision.
Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.
Cyclone Computers wins Govt Motion tablets contract
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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motion computing
Cyclone Computers secures contract to supply Motion Computing tablets to UK gov agencies, revolutionizing mobile data access in the field.
Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Labour slams govt for shelving copyright law review, urges NZ internet and creative sectors to push for reform to match digital age needs.
You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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mega
Megaupload founder dispatches legal team to Wellington today, as his lawyers fight for full disclosure in New Zealand's highest court.
Is regulation needed for cloud ‘data portability’?
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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A leading cloud technology figure has called for government regulation to protect consumers who move their data and images onto cloud applications.