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Digital Transformation

NZ SMBs a cut above most, but don't take up government support

No matter where in Asia Pacific you look, almost all SMBs are barely scratching the surface of digital maturity.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019

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

New Zealand Government stories

Gaming

Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019

Wellington Regional Council

‘Let’s Get Wellington Moving’ needs acceleration

Wellington commuters may still face years of delays, as rapid transit to the airport is not expected before 2029 under the $6.4 billion plan.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019

Productivity

Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment

A pledge to improve procurement, safety and housing supply aims to ease shortages and lift productivity across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Apr 2019

Small Business

Capital gains tax would see investors abandon property managers

Fewer rental homes and higher rents could follow a capital gains tax, with landlords also cutting back on professional property managers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019

Microsoft

Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training

Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Supply Chain

Why Wellington commercial property investors are so confident

Record-low vacancies are pushing up Wellington office and industrial rents, even as investors weigh the risk of a proposed capital gains tax.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 24th Mar 2019

Breach Prevention

Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000

A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Licensing

Medicinal cannabis scheme a priority

Thousands of patients could benefit sooner if officials finalise regulations, licences and quality standards for the new scheme within 12 months.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019

Customer Experience

KiwiRail back on track

Reopening of the Main North Line helped lift KiwiRail's half-year revenue 12% to GBP £328.8 million and surplus to GBP £16.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019

Public Sector

New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ

It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019

Taxation

Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues

New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019

Statistics NZ

Who were 2018’s best of the best in the New Zealand property market

Policy changes in 2019 could dampen buyer demand and reshape lending as New Zealand's housing market enters another year of low, steady volumes.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

Law

Offshore tobacco giants poised to enter vape market in New Zealand

Existing local vape sellers say offshore tobacco rivals will squeeze margins as New Zealand tightens rules and smokers seek cheaper alternatives.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Risk & Compliance

Site Safe Welcomes Health and Safety at Work Strategy (2018-2028)

The strategy aims to cut workplace harm and could save hundreds of Kiwi lives lost each year to health risks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Surveillance

GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Cloud Services

Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018