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Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry
Data Analytics

Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry

The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Productivity

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?

Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Budget 2016: Can money buy innovation?
Government

Budget 2016: Can money buy innovation?

Innovation is crucial to the success of any organisation, or economy for that matter. So how can you grow innovation?.

By Vanessa Black • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016
Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016
Government

Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016

Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016

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Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018
Labour Party

Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018

Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
eInvoicing, unemployment, foreign trade – Xero comments on Budget 2018
Small Business

eInvoicing, unemployment, foreign trade – Xero comments on Budget 2018

Xero's Craig Hudson breaks down Budget 2018, highlighting boosted spending on eInvoicing, R-D, and trade as potential boons for small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost

The Government's Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
R&D businesses big winners from Budget 2018 – MYOB
Fintech

R&D businesses big winners from Budget 2018 – MYOB

Businesses spending more than $100,000 on R&D will be able to claim 12.5 cents back for every dollar they spend on it.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
NZ businesses pessimistic about Budget 2018
Staples Rodway

NZ businesses pessimistic about Budget 2018

Accounting and business advisory firm Staples Rodway has released its inaugural Business Confidence Survey of almost 500 business leaders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Budget 2018: Govt. to invest $42 billion in capital spending
EduTech

Budget 2018: Govt. to invest $42 billion in capital spending

The UK Government will invest $42bn in net capital spending over the next five years to support public services and infrastructure development.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources
EduTech

Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources

Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?
EduTech

Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?

Concerns of a lack of investment in digital fluency and funding resound around a disappointed New Zealand Education sector.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Fintech

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero

Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

By Craig Hudson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
The 2017 Budget is like an “ABBA medley” says ANZ chief economist
ANZ Bank

The 2017 Budget is like an “ABBA medley” says ANZ chief economist

​There is plenty to get excited about with the recently announced 2017 Budget, according to ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017
Fintech

MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017

MYOB asked 1,015 business owners around New Zealand about their thoughts on the government's economic initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
EduTech

Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry
Government

Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry

The 2016 Budget will inject $761.4m into science and tech in New Zealand, promoting entrepreneurship, skills, and economic growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016