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Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online
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Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online

Online campaign surges in support of deaf MP Mojo Mathers, challenging Parliamentary accessibility norms with nearly 1500 petitions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties
Copyright

Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties

Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011
Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'
Unified Communications

Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'

Cutting off accounts is like banning someone from using the postal system because they posted copied CDs, says InternetNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
ACTA secrecy slammed by EU parliament
Parliament

ACTA secrecy slammed by EU parliament

EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2010
Britain's copyright witch hunt
Data Privacy

Britain's copyright witch hunt

Leaked information suggests UK's government may empower Secretary of State Peter Mandelson to enforce stringent copyright laws, sparking fears of overreach.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
Pricing global warming: why there's no escape
Supply Chain

Pricing global warming: why there's no escape

The IT sector in New Zealand is poorly prepared for the challenges posed by climate change, raising questions about its ability to keep businesses competitive.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009

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Want to know what's happening in Parliament? There's an app for that
Apps

Want to know what's happening in Parliament? There's an app for that

An app has been released for Kiwi citizens, aiming to make it easier for them to get in contact with MPs and gain insight into Parliament.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
Kordia launches new streaming platform, scores Parliament contract
Digital Entertainment

Kordia launches new streaming platform, scores Parliament contract

The new streaming platform provides an end-to-end solution to remove all the complexity of delivering video feeds to the internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
Cyberbullying bill back up for debate
Government

Cyberbullying bill back up for debate

The 'controversial' cyberbullying bill has been placed up the Order Paper for debate today, according to a statement from Parliament Today.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Joan Withers named chair of Television New Zealand, replacing Walden
TVNZ

Joan Withers named chair of Television New Zealand, replacing Walden

Joan Withers takes the helm as chair of TVNZ amid a push for digital expansion, succeeding Wayne Walden in the role.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills
EduTech

Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills

Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
Reminder: Internet Industry Awards close today
EduTech

Reminder: Internet Industry Awards close today

Applications for the 2010 Internet Industry Awards, celebrating the internet's contributions to business, education, and community, close today.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2010
Rethink urged on telco regulation
Digital Entertainment

Rethink urged on telco regulation

Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ's telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th May 2010
Fibre in the ground this year
Unified Communications

Fibre in the ground this year

Prime Minister John Key is promising that physical work will<br />have begun on the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband plan by the end of the<br />year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2010