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Kiwi Stories

Policy stories

Will four-year governments get more done?

A referendum on extending parliament to four years could reshape accountability and give ministers more time to pass laws in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Public Sector

Quick infrastructure wins for Luxon’s first 100 days

New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

Report highlights costs of pipeline uncertainty

A longer-term plan could unlock up to NZD $4.7 billion a year in extra infrastructure spending as certainty replaces costly policy swings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023

Disaster Recovery

23 recommendations for the next government

New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is urging the incoming Government to speed up investment, reform planning and tap private capital.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

Disaster Recovery

Three areas for the next Government to take action

Infrastructure groups warn uncertainty is deterring investment, slowing digital upgrades and leaving New Zealand exposed to worsening climate shocks.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023

Electoral Commission

Is our electoral system undemocratic?

More than 225,000 votes were left without parliamentary representation in 2020, prompting calls to lower the party vote threshold.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023

Disaster Recovery

Keeping the politicians honest

With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023

Small Business

Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance

BizCover is disrupting the global insurance sector and has become a leader in commercial insurance technology distribution.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2023

Global Stories

Policy stories

EduTech

Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched

OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Ransomware

Ignition Technology & Illumio partner to boost UK & Ireland's cybersecurity

Ignition Technology and Illumio are joining forces to enhance the UK and Ireland's cybersecurity infrastructure with Zero Trust Segmentation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Physical Security

75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty

Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

Fluree introduces public preview of their new JSON-Linked-Data Database

Fluree has unleashed the public preview of its new JSON-Linked-Data Database, which promises composable, decentralised data management.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Fintech

High AI usage at Antipodean workplaces despite lack of official permission

Despite lack of permissions, 63% of Australian and New Zealand workplaces have high artificial intelligence usage, reveals ISACA study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Commvault appoints Melissa Hathaway as Chair of Cyber Resilience Council

Commvault has appointed cybersecurity expert Melissa Hathaway to chair its Cyber Resilience Council, advising on security trends and threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Policy stories

Power / Energy

Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia

Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Hyperscale

OpenUK announces speaker lineup for State of Open Con 24

OpenUK reveals speaker roster of over 140 leading tech, open source, law, and policy experts for SOOCon24 conference. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Cloud Security

2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience

2024 to witness a renewed focus on cyber resilience, a growing talent gap, resurgence in AI-enhanced cyberattacks, and strategic focus on cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023