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National Party calls out Health Minister's 'dismissive' take on DHB security
Health Technologies

National Party calls out Health Minister's 'dismissive' take on DHB security

Bay of Plenty District Health Board faces up to 860,000 cyber attacks daily, but NZ Health Minister dismisses concerns, says National Party's Dr Reti.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech
NZTech

Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech

Muller says NZTech has 'critical' concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

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Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
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
Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research
NZTech

Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research

The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption
Small Business

Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption

New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers
Cartech

Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers

Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
New Zealand Government

R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ

The government's new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector's ability to innovate, adapt and change.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
LeoLabs space-tracking tech is coming to Central Otago
Space Technologies

LeoLabs space-tracking tech is coming to Central Otago

Central Otago is going to become home to one of the first radars in the Southern Hemisphere to track small satellites and space debris.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive
Taxation

NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive

NZTech's chief executive describes why he thinks the government's research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves
NZTech

NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves

NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth
Digital Transformation

Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth

UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending
New Zealand Government

Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending

New Zealand's government launches Marketplace, a transformative digital procurement platform, to streamline IT spending and support local SMEs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding
Cartech

Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding

New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time
Partner Programmes

Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time

New Zealand government launches online tool to help small businesses choose the best structure for their company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups
Auckland University

$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups

Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University's Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018
IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies
Public Cloud

IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies

IBM has opened up its public cloud to all New Zealand Government agencies in an effort to support the Government's cloud-first policy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh
Cybersecurity

Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh

The deadline for feedback on New Zealand's proposed Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan has been extended to September.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018