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ANZ channel businesses on the road to change

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Understanding the elements of change is key for IT businesses to thrive, says Jim Hamilton of CompTIA ANZ Channel Community.
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Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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New Zealand at risk of falling behind in digital economy due to declining enrolment in STEM subjects, says new report.
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Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Air New Zealand, the national carrier, will scrap its pre-selected travel insurance option after receiving a formal warning from the Commerce Commissi.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus

Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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New Zealand shares fell on the last day of 2014, rounding out an 18 percent annual gain that was led by telecommunications network operator Chorus,.
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Tweaked Connor ownership soothes regulator's concerns in Acurity takeover

Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The Commerce Commission has signed off a takeover bid for Acurity Health Group by its three biggest shareholders after tweaks to the holding compan.
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Taxpayer money-go-rounds hampering growth, says NZ Initiative

Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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Income redistribution schemes such as Working for Families, which pay back money people have often already paid as tax, are a barrier to the econom.
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Horizon Energy first-half profit drops 58% on regulated price curbs

Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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Horizon Energy Distribution, the Bay of Plenty lines company which exceeded its regulated price path in 2012, said first-half profit fell 58 percen.
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NZ payments systems ripe for regulation, Orwell CEO Sanchez says

Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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New Zealand's payments and settlements system is lagging behind the rest of the world in terms of regulation, and a new framework is needed for a s.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield appetite; Spark, Fletcher gain

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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New Zealand shares rose to a fresh record, paced by Spark New Zealand, Fletcher Building and Contact Energy, as investors continued to be drawn to.
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Goldsmith approves second tranche of FMCA regulation

Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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The second phase of regulation of the Financial Markets Conduct Act, which overhauled the decades old Securities Act, has been approved by newly in.
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NZ firm slammed for Facebook “retard” post

Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Kiwi company Platinum Wheels faces backlash and an ASA reprimand for a Facebook post mocking people with Down syndrome, now removed after public outcry.
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Copper lines could crash fibre investment

Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.
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Simon Moutter appointed CEO of Telecom

Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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Telecom has appointed Simon Moutter as CEO and managing director, effective September 1. He will receive a base salary of NZD $1.35 million.
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500 million now accessing the internet in China

Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Half a billion people in China now access the internet, yet penetration is only 37.7%, suggesting significant growth potential remains.
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Mobile termination process begins

Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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New Zealand begins the lengthy process of setting wholesale prices for mobile call and text termination, targeting completion by March 2011.
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Breaking: Newman resigns from TUANZ

Fri, 13th Aug 2010
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Ernie Newman resigns as TUANZ Chief Executive after 12 years, citing recent mobile termination rate regulation as a pivotal factor.
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Voda disappointed over mobile termination wait

Wed, 4th Aug 2010
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Vodafone has expressed disappointment over the Minister's decision to regulate mobile termination rates, delaying potential cost benefits for users.
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Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon

Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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Telecom has settled with the Commerce Commission for USD $1.6 million after complaints from Vodafone and Orcon about anti-competitive behaviour.
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Minister revises Ultra-Fast Broadband tender

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Communications Minister Steven Joyce revises UFB tender, aiming to enhance local fibre companies' business models and attract more private investment.