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InternetNZ stories - Page 6

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InternetNZ offers funding for Christchurch
Mon, 14th Nov 2011
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InternetNZ is ‘dipping into its reserves’ to provide $435,000 in funding for initiatives contributing to the Christchurch rebuild.
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Delay digital dividend decision InternetNZ
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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InternetNZ urges delay in 700MHz band decisions to align NZ with international tech direction, advocating for future-proof strategy.
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Fibre Watch: Rucking politicians
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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As the Rugby World Cup concludes, NZ politicians gear up for an election battle, with ICT policies front and centre.
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Labour sets out ICT policy
Mon, 17th Oct 2011
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On the agenda: broadening broadband, closing the digital divide, and ending the secrecy surrounding government software deals.
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Fibre Watch: Driven to distraction
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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InternetNZ's attempt to put the country's digital future on the political agenda could be overshadowed by the recent chain of disasters, not to mention the RWC.
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InternetNZ helps Christchurch schools connect
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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InternetNZ pledges video conference services to aid Christchurch schools' recovery, enhancing learning networks post-earthquake.
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IT industry to establish code of practice for cloud
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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NZ's IT giants including Xero and Microsoft plan a voluntary Cloud Code of Practice, aiming to boost user confidence in cloud services.
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InternetNZ offers one-off funding boost
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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InternetNZ announces a $50,000 fund boost for projects that improve NZ's internet access and education, each getting up to $20,000.
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Copyright law could sting businesses
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Facing a new copyright law, UK businesses must act now to avoid being penalised for employees' illegal downloads, warns experts.
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InternetNZ launches 3 Strikes site
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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InternetNZ launches a website to prepare for the new copyright laws taking effect on Sept 1, focusing on advocacy and awareness.
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Law commission completes privacy review
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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Law Commission's final report rethinks NZ's privacy laws, stressing data breach notifications and tighter telemarketing rules to protect Kiwis.
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Blogger named Fellow of InternetNZ
Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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InternetNZ recognises three new fellows and re-elects incumbent councillors at its annual general meeting. David Farrar among new fellows.
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Copyright law won't cover streaming: MED
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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MED clarifies Copyright Act changes won't apply to streaming sites like YouTube, only peer-to-peer file sharing from Sept 1.
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New focus for internet law partnership
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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InternetNZ shifts its focus to educate on cyber law, ending an 8-year research fellowship with Victoria University for conferences.
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InternetNZ backs Barcamp 'Unconference'
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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InternetNZ sponsors tech-driven Barcamp Unconference, promising to blend politics, tech insights, and web trends on July 16.
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Bill English to address NetHui conference
Tue, 21st Jun 2011
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Deputy PM Bill English and Harvard's Lessig to headline Auckland's sold-out NetHui, focusing on New Zealand's Internet future.
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Business possibilities with UFB
Fri, 27th May 2011
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InternetNZ's Vikram Kumar reveals five innovative business ideas enabled by fast fibre at UpLoad 2011, spotlighting UFB's potential.
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Telecom to split for UFB
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.
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Nominations open for InternetNZ Lifetime Achievement award
Sat, 21st May 2011
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InternetNZ has announced a new award to recognise significant contributions to the development of the internet in New Zealand.
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Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.
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Joyce backs down from UFB regulatory holiday - Updated
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Steven Joyce ditches UFB regulatory holiday plan amid criticism, heralding a more balanced broadband future for New Zealand.
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NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future
Tue, 17th May 2011
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NetHui 2011 aims to cover broad internet, access, citizenship and openness issues at three-day meet.
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InternetNZ: Major flaws remain in Telco Bill
Tue, 17th May 2011
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InternetNZ flags enduring concerns in the Telco Bill, urging reforms to safeguard public interest over Telecom's gains.
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Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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An 11-strong group of telecommunications companies and consumer advocate groups have opposed the government's ultra fast broadband bill.