Government stories - Page 51
Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.
Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.
Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.
Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Telco believes the outcomes from the telecommunications regulatory review needs to be more aspirational for New Zealanders to accelerate our digital future.
Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Telco welcomes today’s commencement of a Government review of the policy framework for regulating telecommunications services in New Zealand.
HP helps NZ Govt Council boost productivity
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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HP's tech revamp boosts Northland Regional Council's efficiency, aiming for enhanced service delivery to New Zealand's northern residents.
Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.
Obama says 'No We Can't' to Apple ban
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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Obama sides with Apple, overturning the ban on iPhone 4 and iPad 2, thwarting Samsung's plans in a major trade decision.
Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.
Cyclone Computers wins Govt Motion tablets contract
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Cyclone Computers secures contract to supply Motion Computing tablets to UK gov agencies, revolutionizing mobile data access in the field.
Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Labour slams govt for shelving copyright law review, urges NZ internet and creative sectors to push for reform to match digital age needs.
You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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Megaupload founder dispatches legal team to Wellington today, as his lawyers fight for full disclosure in New Zealand's highest court.
Is regulation needed for cloud ‘data portability’?
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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A leading cloud technology figure has called for government regulation to protect consumers who move their data and images onto cloud applications.
Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Prime Minister believes GCSB protesters are either misinformed or pursuing a political agenda as thousands rally in opposition to the bill.
Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Thousands unite across New Zealand in protest against the government's GCSB spying bill, led by Kim Dotcom in Auckland.
Privacy scare? NZ govt should grow a pair
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom's crusade against NZ's GCSB Bill continues, rallying over 400 in Auckland to demand a halt to dangerous spy agency powers.
Govt CTO? Yes or No?
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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If you could make one change to improve the relationship between the New Zealand government and Kiwi businesses, would recruiting a Chief Technology O.
Solution sought over start-up tax reprieves
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Government welcomes release of tax policy paper which seeks public feedback on proposals to improve cash flow and remove tax distortions on research a.
Govt reveals $566m NZ business funding plans
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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The New Zealand government has unveiled NZD $566 million in new R&D funding for businesses, aiming to boost innovation and competitiveness among Kiwi firms.
Should pressured NZ bow to Dotcom demands?
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom may be wanted in the US for alleged copyright crimes, but should New Zealand bow to such demands for extradition?.