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Fight against spam now a global effort
Spam

Fight against spam now a global effort

Enforcement agencies from around the world including New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight against spam.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Scammers targeting Government call centres
Unified Communications

Scammers targeting Government call centres

The warning comes after several Government contact centre operators received calls from overseas callers pestering them for information about staff.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016

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DIA accused of being soft on vendor who delivered faulty software
Risk & Compliance

DIA accused of being soft on vendor who delivered faulty software

Documents released under the OIA reveal degraded intelligence systems at the Department of Internal Affairs, risking data integrity.

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Internal Affairs' intelligence and investigation system panned
Digital Signage

Internal Affairs' intelligence and investigation system panned

The Department of Internal Affairs has given up on running a single investigation and intelligence system after years of trying to set one up. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners
Small Business

Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners

Department of Internal Affairs and Workbridge launch pilot programme to support disabled small business owners' digital growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
Coronavirus: What businesses need to know
Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Victoria University to launch digital services micro course
EduTech

Victoria University to launch digital services micro course

Victoria University has teamed up with the Department of Internal Affairs to launch a digital accessibility micro-credential, starting 17 February 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Digital divide most impacts Kiwis in social housing & the disabled
Department of Internal Affairs

Digital divide most impacts Kiwis in social housing & the disabled

A Motu report shows the digital divide in New Zealand disproportionately affects those in social housing and the disabled, with major wellbeing implications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
DIA to access info about .nz domain names
Cybersecurity

DIA to access info about .nz domain names

The information-sharing agreement aims to prevent and minimise behaviours that threaten a safe, secure and trusted .nz online environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
New Zealand to stage international tech event
Digital Transformation

New Zealand to stage international tech event

The summit is expected to draw more than 300 delegates, giving New Zealand firms and officials direct access to global digital leaders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017
Government agencies welcome first 15 GovTech Talent grads
Government

Government agencies welcome first 15 GovTech Talent grads

GovTech Talent Graduate Programme lauds new talent as 15 aspiring tech gurus join British government to drive digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Internal Affairs brings in HPE for govt transformation
Digital Transformation

Internal Affairs brings in HPE for govt transformation

HPE partners with New Zealand government in pan-government agreement to support digital transformation and cloud adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
NZ Govt signs on with SAP to bring HR to the cloud
Human Capital Management

NZ Govt signs on with SAP to bring HR to the cloud

The New Zealand Government is set to save $5 million over a five-year period, after a partnership with SAP New Zealand was signed last week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards
Cybersecurity

Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards

Kiwi companies big and small are in the running for New Zealand's top infosec awards. And the iSanz finalists are...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Government

Govt makes improvements to online passport service

Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Oracle inks major NZ Government deal
Government

Oracle inks major NZ Government deal

The agreement, which closely aligns with the Government's ICT Strategy, allows NZ's government agencies to make use of Oracle's Cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
Government focuses on domain name security
Cybersecurity

Government focuses on domain name security

UK Gov strengthens online defences, ensuring domain name security and bolstering public confidence in official websites.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016