New Zealand Government stories - Page 2
Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.
Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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edutech
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payment technologies
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paypal
Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.
National disaster coordination system still on ice
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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civil defence
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opinion
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new zealand government
Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
New Zealand's NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.
NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Splunk's VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.
Waikato Regional Council achieves digital modernisation with Infor
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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planning
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hcm
Waikato Regional Council propels into digital age with transition to cloud-based Infor CloudSuite Public Sector.
Government ministry blocks AI technology from staff use
Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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ai security
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data privacy
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opinion
New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff from using AI technology due to data and privacy risks.
Why you should attend the NZ Government Data Summit 2023
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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new zealand government
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integration
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cloud adoption
Building an inclusive and integrated data system for informed policy and improved service delivery in New Zealand Government Sector.
59% of IT leaders feel Govt should be doing more - KnowBe4
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
KnowBe4's latest research finds 59% of New Zealand's IT decision-makers feel the government should be doing more to protect local businesses from cyber attacks.
Large cyber attack targets several government organisations
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.
Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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fibre
Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.
Exclusive - Adobe recognised as approved supplier for NZ government agencies
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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martech
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partner programmes
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data privacy
Adobe has announced it has been recognised as an approved supplier to registered New Zealand government agencies.
Nspire-d purchase brings Advantage to Wellington
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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risk & compliance
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advantage nz
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m&a
Nspire is a networking consultancy firm predominantly addressing government and enterprise and has plied its trade since 2006.
Open banking set to give NZ customers a fairer deal
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Open banking is being introduced in New Zealand, with the government saying it will increase competition and benefit consumers.
NZ govt renews Software Framework Agreement with Oracle
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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cloud services
The New Zealand government has renewed its all-of-government Software Framework Agreement with Oracle for secure cloud and technology services.
Government under pressure to align with EU's data harvesting standards for businesses
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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data protection
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data privacy
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opinion
New Zealand is under pressure to yield to new European Union demands over how companies harvest people's data.
Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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manufacturing
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surveillance
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supply chain
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it will no longer accept equipment from a major Chinese surveillance camera maker.
Three waters IT system project could top $500m, warns National
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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cloud services
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it budget
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investment
National warns that the cost of merging local councils' water service IT systems for three waters reforms may exceed $500m.
Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss
Tue, 31st May 2022
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social media
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investment
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hate speech
A technology industry leader is urging the government not to shy away from policing social media platforms in New Zealand.