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New location system for mobile emergency calls
Data Protection

New location system for mobile emergency calls

Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
More cohesive approach to development needed
Local Government

More cohesive approach to development needed

Wellington’s future growth could be slowed by quake risk and a funding model that makes new housing increasingly unviable, says Property Council Chief Executive Connal Townsend.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
A new era in managing hazardous substances
Supply Chain

A new era in managing hazardous substances

Businesses will face simpler hazardous substances rules as New Zealand shifts workplace controls to WorkSafe under health and safety reform.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Statistics House investigation will improve design
Risk & Compliance

Statistics House investigation will improve design

The Kaikoura quake has exposed weaknesses in some mid-height buildings, prompting further code changes and retrofit guidance for owners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Apr 2017
Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards
University of Canterbury

Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards

Judges will decide category and supreme winners next month, after tight competition left several entries out by a single point.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment
Health Technologies

Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment

The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ
Ministry of Business & Innovation

Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ

Kiwi kids code with robots as Waikato academics boost digital skillsets in schools, courtesy of 'Unlocking Curious Minds' grant.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals
Cloud Services

NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals

New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Govt announce intellectual property regime
Physical Security

Govt announce intellectual property regime

The British government launches study on creative sector's interaction with copyright and designs in a changing technological landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Auckland employers need to get the records in order
Ministry of Business & Innovation

Auckland employers need to get the records in order

MBIE to audit Auckland employers failing to meet staff requirements, with complaints and enquiries given priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'
New Zealand Labour Party

Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'

Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Ministry's $600,000 website slammed
Cloud Services

Ministry's $600,000 website slammed

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment under fire for spending $559,872 on new website, says Taxpayers' Union.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses
Ministry of Business & Innovation

GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses

An innovation hub supporting NZ's entrepreneurs has opened in Christchurch, providing low-rent offices and infrastructure for start-ups.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Digital firms seek start-up spark
Lightning Lab

Digital firms seek start-up spark

NZ's first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2012

Global Stories

Ministry of Business & Innovation (MBIE) stories

Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger

New Zealand's infrastructure investors to merge into 'Spark2Fon' WHERE id = ending industry disputes, says Telecom Minister. Prices expected to drop. #satire.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016
Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects
Ministry of Business & Innovation

Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects

New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Unified Communications

Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative

The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government's $300 million rural broadband scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015