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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
Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Cybersecurity

Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers
GST

NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers

From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Unified Communications

ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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
Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country
Supply Chain

Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country

The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone
Malware

GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone

The Malware-Free Networks initiative was developed as part of the CORTEX initiative to build on malware detection capability provided by ISPs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th 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
Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot
Chief Technology Officers

Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot

The government is still on the hunt for the country's first chief technology officer after the first round of recruitment proved unsuccessful.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus
Unified Communications

Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus

The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months
Trade Me

CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months

CERT NZ's Advisory Board will continue until 30 September 2018, with Minister Clare Curran praising its expertise in bolstering New Zealand's cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Clare Curran targeted in Facebook impersonation; warns Kiwis to be vigilant
Facebook

Clare Curran targeted in Facebook impersonation; warns Kiwis to be vigilant

New Zealand Minister Clare Curran becomes a target of Facebook impersonation and urges Kiwis to report suspicious activity to CERT NZ and boost online security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Cybersecurity

Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan

New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading
Data Protection

Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading

New Zealand's proposed Privacy Bill is going through the first round of debates in Parliament this week, with the support of all sitting MPs.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
New Zealand's Privacy Bill to get first reading in Parliament
Breach Prevention

New Zealand's Privacy Bill to get first reading in Parliament

New Zealand's updated Privacy Bill is about to begin its first reading in Parliament with Andrew Little as the MP in charge.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce
Digital divide

Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce

The Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group will advise the Govt on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Govt launches programme to attract innovation to NZ
Partner Programmes

Govt launches programme to attract innovation to NZ

Zephyr Airworks credited Innovative Partnerships as part of the reason it is testing its revolutionary air taxi technology in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018