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

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 Nona Pelletier • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
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
Recycled plastic is not the answer to the climate crisis
Climate change

Recycled plastic is not the answer to the climate crisis

Even an ideal recycling system would cut plastics-sector emissions by only 14% by 2050, leaving major producers still far from net zero.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Sep 2020
Artificial intelligence to offer a helping hand?
Robotics

Artificial intelligence to offer a helping hand?

Safer sites and faster project delivery could follow if new technology cuts errors and lifts productivity across New Zealand construction.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2017
New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy
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
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
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
Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum
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
Callaghan quizzed by MPs over 'failures,' grants to foreign companies
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

Global Stories

Policy stories

Building a national approach to public sector cybersecurity
Ransomware

Building a national approach to public sector cybersecurity

State and Federal governments around the world often turn to cyber insurance to counter nation-state-level cyberattacks.

By Chris Cruz • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment
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
A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government
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
GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
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

Stories from Other Regions

Policy stories

Former NSW Minister Victor Dominello joins TCA Board
Digital Transformation

Former NSW Minister Victor Dominello joins TCA Board

Wyatt Roy is stepping down as Executive Director of the Tech Council of Australia, with Victor Dominello taking his place.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Building strong security culture fundamental, and lacking - KnowBe4
Cybersecurity

Building strong security culture fundamental, and lacking - KnowBe4

Australian businesses struggle to build a culture of security, with only one third of IT decision makers aware of the concept, new research shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance
Small Business

Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance

BizCover disrupts the insurance sector with its online platform that streamlines the process of getting business insurance for SMEs.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2023
Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector
Cybersecurity

Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector

Australian Cyber Week 2022 has been launched by the Minister for Cyber Security, showcasing the country's cybersecurity sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
ASPI demystifies Australia's 'offensive cyber' capabilities
Offensive Security

ASPI demystifies Australia's 'offensive cyber' capabilities

What does Australia's offensive cyber capabilities actually involve? It seems that many people may have the wrong idea.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018