Budget stories - Page 4

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Mon, 29th May 2017
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Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

The 2017 Budget is like an “ABBA medley” says ANZ chief economist
Fri, 26th May 2017
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There is plenty to get excited about with the recently announced 2017 Budget, according to ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie.

MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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MYOB asked 1,015 business owners around New Zealand about their thoughts on the government’s economic initiatives.

Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

Start-ups, FinTech & broadband: Tech features of the Australian Budget 2016-17
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Aussie Budget '16-'17 boosts tech prowess with FinTech sandbox, tax relief for start-ups, and broadband plans, fuelling a digital economy renaissance.

Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.

Budget 2016: Can money buy innovation?
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Innovation is crucial to the success of any organisation, or economy for that matter. So how can you grow innovation?.

Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016
Tue, 31st May 2016
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Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.

Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry
Tue, 31st May 2016
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The 2016 Budget will inject $761.4m into science and tech in New Zealand, promoting entrepreneurship, skills, and economic growth.

Parata: 'Most' schools to get extra funding
Mon, 30th May 2016
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Most schools in New Zealand to receive extra funding after targeting discretionary funding to at-risk students.

Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says
Mon, 30th May 2016
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The establishment of a national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 'major development' WHERE id = says Deloitte.

'National's negative attitude to public broadcasting is baffling' - Labour
Fri, 29th May 2015
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Labour accuses National government of cutting public broadcasting funding, resulting in lowest level in NZ history.

Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown
Wed, 27th May 2015
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The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.

New Zealand security services receives funding boost
Tue, 26th May 2015
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New Zealand security services to receive $20m funding boost for essential services and recruitment, says government.

No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Educators might not see salary increases as Budget 2015 makes little provision for pay rises, says New Zealand Educational Institute.

What does the NZ Budget mean for small business?
Mon, 25th May 2015
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This Budget continues to deliver on National Government’s pattern of fiscal responsibility. This is a positive thing for New Zealand business.

Kiwi retailers disadvantaged by Budget 2015
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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The NZ Retailers Association has criticised the government’s Budget 2015 announcements yesterday, saying it is deeply disappointing for retailers.

Digital tax, multinational tax crackdown closer
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Taxes on services purchased online from offshore sellers look to have moved a step closer, with Budget 2015 confirming it is a key focus area.

NZ Budget to pump $20M a year into Callaghan Innovation grants
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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The government will pump an extra $20 million a year into the research and development Growth Grants programme, one of three types of grant administer.