Government stories - Page 27
Catalyst Cloud formally launches
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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cloud services
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iaas
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open source
Two years of research, development and millions of dollars of investment, the Catalyst Cloud is NZ's first and only fully-automated cloud service.
Computers in Homes aims high in 2015
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Education Ministers Hekia Parata and Nikki Kaye have announced funding for Computers in Homes will be extended in 2015-16.
More families to benefit from government's Computer in Home programme
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Another 1500 low income families will be provided with computers in 2015/16 through the Computers in Homes programme.
Momentum growing for UFB completions
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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broadband
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government
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ufb
Three central North Island towns are now fully-fibred as momentum grows around the government’s ultra-fast broadband build.
Data warehousing gurus WhereScape eyes NZ government market
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Data warehousing and big data gurus WhereScape has today announced it has opened its Wellington office this week.
Drought declared on NZ's South Island east coast, IRD invokes tax relief
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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government
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government funding
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farming
The government has declared drought conditions on the east coast of the South Island, triggering a range of support measures, and said the tax depa.
Orion Health partners with all five South Island DHBs for regional patient information system
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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it in healthcare
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government
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district health board
Orion Health has signed a commercial agreement with all five South Island District Health Boards for a single shared patient information care system.
Chatham Rock 'aghast' after EPA declines seabed mining consent; stock tumbles 95%
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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chatham rock phosphate
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epa
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government
Environmental Protection Authority declines marine consent for Chatham Rock Phosphate, causing shares to plummet 95%.
National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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nz
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auckland council
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government
The government will do whatever it can to ensure the Auckland convention centre is built under a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group, said Labour.
Mobile Mentor partnership offers enterprises location-based security solution
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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mobile mentor
The location-based mobile and cybersecurity solution enables organisations to detect, monitor and secure devices in sensitive locations.
Health Minister Coleman sends 'please explain' to lower North Island DHBs after Aotea quits tender
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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it in healthcare
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procurement
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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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government
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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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video
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digital entertainment
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government
Auckland Council invests £120k in webcasting for enhanced transparency in local governance.
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
NZ bets on edtech for global reach, investing £450k to fuel US and Asia education 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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nz
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cost
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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government
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uber
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apps
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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edutech
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payroll systems
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government
NZ First challenges Novopay Minister Joyce to resolve teacher payroll issues, despite claimed improvements.
Government praises Novopay 'improvement', yet educators are still being unpaid
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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edutech
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payroll systems
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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
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ndi
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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payroll systems
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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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video
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digital entertainment
Australian wearable video streaming solutions distributor m-View plans to enter the New Zealand market, targeting government and emergency services.