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Kiwi Stories

Policy stories

NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss

Tech sector aims to attract international investors as large tech sector investors explore opportunities in New Zealand.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022

National Party

National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election

The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020

Government Communications Security Bureau

New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy

A new book by Massey University Press delves into the state of cyber security in New Zealand and aims to encourage discussion on the topic.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Support

More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says

New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017

Data Protection

Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum

Justice Minister Amy Adams addressed the Wellington Privacy Forum with a focus data privacy, sharing and the Privacy Act.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016

Government

Callaghan quizzed by MPs over 'failures,' grants to foreign companies

Callaghan Innovation, the government backed innovation hub, faced questions this week from opposition MPs about why it had funded companies that subse.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015

Government

NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says

The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014

Physical Security

Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'

Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2012

InternetNZ

Blogger named Fellow of InternetNZ

InternetNZ recognises three new fellows and re-elects incumbent councillors at its annual general meeting. David Farrar among new fellows.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2011

Unified Communications

Govt takes bigger interest in public sector ICT spend

The NZ government outlines new ICT policies aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation across public sector agencies, gaining strong industry support.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2010

Global Stories

Policy stories

EduTech

Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment

Deel has announced the creation of a new research and policy arm, the Deel Lab for Global Employment. The lab will bring experts and data together.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022

Health Technologies

A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government

With more governments setting technology-enabled goals, the timing seems to be right to apply the principles of PPP for network infrastructure.

By Pat Devlin • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018

Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.

By Julio Avalos • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Earthquake Commission

UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market

The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015

Phishing

Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...

SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014

Marketing Technologies

Google moves threaten independent legal counsel

Google's new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don't need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012