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Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum
Hybrid & Remote Work

Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum

Twenty organisations from across New Zealand have pledged their support for a digital inclusion plan. The plan was submitted to Government last week.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
InternetNZ reports boom in demand for .nz domain names
Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ reports boom in demand for .nz domain names

During New Zealand's level 4 lockdown, .nz domain websites saw record traffic due to increased online activity as citizens worked and learned from home.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology
Government

The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced contact tracing technology will be one of the three pillars in New Zealand's strategy to contain COVID-19.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Unified Communications

Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ

Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan
Unified Communications

InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan

InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan
Government

Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan

More than 50 organisations have now signed the plan, which was shared with Government and the public in May this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
CERT NZ provides threat intelligence for InternetNZ's DNS Firewall
InternetNZ

CERT NZ provides threat intelligence for InternetNZ's DNS Firewall

CERT NZ's cyber threat feeds are now being used by InternetNZ's Defenz DNS Firewall to protect users from security risks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ
Government

Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ

The proposed law change is part of the New Zealand government response to the Christchurch terror attacks that occurred in March last year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
InternetNZ appeals to govt to ensure every Kiwi is connected during crisis
Unified Communications

InternetNZ appeals to govt to ensure every Kiwi is connected during crisis

The most effective way to 'flatten the curve' is to ensure everyone has an internet connection, says InternetNZ.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
New Zealand's national broadband map gets a revamp
Unified Communications

New Zealand's national broadband map gets a revamp

InternetNZ has launched a revamped Broadband Map NZ, offering more accurate data on wireless availability and better tools for comparing internet technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
InternetNZ to up fees for .nz domains
Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ to up fees for .nz domains

InternetNZ has announced an increase to the cost of its domain fees as it looks to meet market demands over security requirements and co-ordination services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
Kiwis think benefits of the internet outweigh the negatives
Unified Communications

Kiwis think benefits of the internet outweigh the negatives

Despite ongoing security concerns, new research from InternetNZ reveals that 90% of New Zealanders believe the benefits of the internet outweigh the negatives.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
InternetNZ begins quest to replace .nz registry
Unified Communications

InternetNZ begins quest to replace .nz registry

This is an important project that will improve New Zealand's domain name system - reinforcing its reliability and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
NZ drives global initiative to quell acts of terror
Government

NZ drives global initiative to quell acts of terror

New Zealand's Christchurch Call gains traction as 31 new countries and two organisations join the global initiative to combat online terrorism.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
NZ's aged care population held back by digital divide
Auckland University of Technology

NZ's aged care population held back by digital divide

Aged care facilities are slow to provide WiFi access for residents, and interviewees said they would like to see aged care operators provide more support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
The online content that gives Kiwis concern
Unified Communications

The online content that gives Kiwis concern

InternetNZ has released a report that shows the things we are worried about, and where we might be going wrong.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Why many Kiwis are still sceptical about the digital age
Unified Communications

Why many Kiwis are still sceptical about the digital age

92% of New Zealanders worry about children accessing inappropriate internet content, according to research by InternetNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion
Digital divide

Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion

People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018