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Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.
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Dunedin brings lightning fast WiFi to Octagon
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Dunedin is installing a free gigabit-speed WiFi network in the city’s Octagon, offering high-speed internet to the public.
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High tech studio opens for Dunedin students
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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A new High Tech Youth Network studio has opened at Dunedin’s Carisbrook School - this is the first of its kind to open in the South Island.
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NZ property values rise at fastest pace in 9 months in March: QV
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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New Zealand residential property values climbed at the fastest pace in nine months in March, led by strong demand in Auckland.
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NZ property values rise at fastest pace in 5 months in February, led by Auckland
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
New Zealand residential property values rose at the fastest pace in five months in February, driven by strong demand in Auckland.
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NZ property value annual growth accelerates in January
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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New Zealand's residential property values grew at a faster annual pace in January as a shortage of houses for sale in Auckland continued to fan the.
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Student-run educational startup sets eyes on Australia
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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Used by thousands of parents and teachers across New Zealand, Parent Interviews offers an online booking system for schools to manage events.
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Spark joins Dunedin’s Gigatown party
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Spark is set to supercharge Dunedin's connectivity with unlimited gigabit-broadband plans and revolutionise the city's Wi-Fi hotspots.
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Can the internet save you from food poisoning?
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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zomato
Food gradings are a handy way to check the health and safety rating of a restaurant or cafe so you get all of the delicious with none of the disease.
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New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.
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More high tech studios for youth
Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.
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Otago IT students put through ‘pressure-cooker’
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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Otago Polytechnic's IT students faced a 'pressure-cooker' scenario, pitching projects to industry pros in a bid to simulate real-world challenges.
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File-sharing protests gathering steam
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.
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BnB next big internet thing?
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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Once dismissed by investors, Airbnb now rivals New York's largest hotels with its innovative platform, securing USD $100 million in new funding.
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Search continues for online abuse
Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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encryption
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distributors
Authorities intensify the hunt for online abusers despite recent arrests, emphasising New Zealand's commitment to international child protection efforts.
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Up to speed – Broadband plans
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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personal computing devices
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WHEN it comes to Internet performance, it really depends on what end of the country you live in as to what speeds you can expect.
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TelstraClear goes live with new network
Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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TelstraClear's new GBP £20 million broadband network reaches 220,000 homes and businesses in its largest unbundling programme, doubling its fibre coverage.
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Compass rolls out WiMax nationwide
Fri, 18th Sep 2009
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investment
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landlords
Mike Lancaster, the company’s wireless champion, says 15 WiMax sites have been constructed and will be live in the next two months.
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Reach out to communicate
Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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software
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support
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Dunedin-based Outreach Software specializes in CRM solutions. Managing Director Alix Lucas-Fyfe shares the importance of communication and client relationships.