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Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material
Wireless Networks

Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material

The Auckland Council defends its free WiFi service after reports of pornography being accessed. Blocking software is not foolproof.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Huawei backs Auckland's innovation hub
Auckland Council

Huawei backs Auckland's innovation hub

Huawei is officially GridAKL's foundation partner, and will provide a $1 million sponsorship to the Auckland based innovation hub.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015
Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D
Auckland Council

Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D

Auckland's Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Auckland Council's IT project smashes targets
Customer Experience

Auckland Council's IT project smashes targets

Auckland Council has released a statement saying its IT project NewCore is tracking on budget, on time and on schedule.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little
Government

National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little

The government will do whatever it can to ensure the Auckland convention centre is built under a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group, said Labour.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming
Digital Entertainment

Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming

Auckland Council invests NZD $120,000 in new live-streaming service to enhance transparency and public engagement in local governance from 5 February.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other
Promapp

New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other

New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Smart move for MIT's new campus
Auckland Council

Smart move for MIT's new campus

MIT unveils £100m 'smart' campus in Manukau, revolutionising tertiary education with cutting-edge tech and unique design.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
HP to standardise Auck Council desktops
Microsoft

HP to standardise Auck Council desktops

HP-led consortium selected to standardise Auckland Council's desktop systems, promising operational efficiency and £50.1m savings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012
First tech company moves into Auckland 'Innovation Precinct'
Auckland Council

First tech company moves into Auckland 'Innovation Precinct'

Nextspace first to join Auckland's 'Innovation Precinct', marking a step in transforming Wynyard Quarter into a tech hub.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012

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Auckland Council stories

Auckland Council launches Buzzed campaign to target city's youth
Auckland Council

Auckland Council launches Buzzed campaign to target city's youth

Buzzed will feature stories designed to stimulate conversation on the real impacts of alcohol and drugs to inspire change.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?
Cloud Services

Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?

Mayoral hopeful Victoria Crone proposes a digital guru to steer Auckland towards becoming a leading digital city.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Where is Auckland's free Wi-Fi?
Wireless Networks

Where is Auckland's free Wi-Fi?

Auckland offers free Wi-Fi in several locations since its 2011 Rugby World Cup expansion. Users can enjoy 1GB daily across 60+ zones.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
Auckland Council drops WiFI gender question following backlash
Wireless Networks

Auckland Council drops WiFI gender question following backlash

Auckland Council is removing a pop-up on its free Tomizone Wi-Fi, which asks users to select if they are male or female.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
BlinkMobile Interactive signs first NZ Council deal
Unified Communications

BlinkMobile Interactive signs first NZ Council deal

BlinkMobile Interactive secures a deal with Auckland Council, marking its first NZ partnership and promising enhanced mobility across devices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2014
TelstraClear to standardise Auckland Council call centres
Unified Communications

TelstraClear to standardise Auckland Council call centres

Auckland Council enlists TelstraClear to streamline call centres, promising to save ratepayers $50.1M over ten years while enhancing efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2012
Web Drive earns ICANN accreditation
Customers

Web Drive earns ICANN accreditation

Web Drive becomes the first New Zealand company accredited by ICANN, promising significant savings and enhanced local support for resellers and customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
Merging challenges
Unified Communications

Merging challenges

The CIO of Auckland Council discusses the challenges of managing expectations after the merger of multiple councils.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011