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EBOOK: Don't get caught out by the updated Anti-Money Laundering Act
Ebooks

EBOOK: Don't get caught out by the updated Anti-Money Laundering Act

It's estimated that the new legislation will more than quadruple the number of businesses affected in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Machine learning is great but does it need regulation?
Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning is great but does it need regulation?

Otago Uni's Artificial Intelligence and Law in New Zealand Project think legislation should be a major consideration during the Kiwi AI revolution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation
Small Business

Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation

Under the proposed amendment bill, 90-day trial periods for new workers will only be available to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Law firm puts out feelers for class action against cladding manufacturers
Adina Thorn Lawyers

Law firm puts out feelers for class action against cladding manufacturers

Law firm Adina Thorn Lawyers is asking leaky building owners to join a proposed class suit against plaster cladding manufacturers, which it says could.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth
Government

Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth

SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
'NXT' year for NZX's new growth market
Payment Technologies

'NXT' year for NZX's new growth market

NXT, NZX's new growth focused market, is unlikely to launch this year, as companies wait for new legislation to come into effect and the quiet Chri.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register
Wynyard Group

Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register

Wynyard technology will be used to support New Zealand's first sex offender register, the Child Protection Offender Register.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights
Copyright

UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights

A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th May 2011

Global Stories

How MSSPs must protect data in the breach disclosure era
Partner Programmes

How MSSPs must protect data in the breach disclosure era

Australia's new mandatory data breach disclosure laws impose strict reporting requirements on MSPs, ensuring better data protection and accountability.

By Marina Brook • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Managing the information paradox in the NDB/GDPR era
Breach Prevention

Managing the information paradox in the NDB/GDPR era

Businesses need a solution that helps manage compliance and audits while making it simple for the right people to access the data they need.

By Nicholas Delaveris • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings
Fintech

Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings

The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades
Unified Communications

IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades

myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes
Crowdfunding

PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes

PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Minister Flavell to push law review to drive Maori agribusiness
Health Technologies

Minister Flavell to push law review to drive Maori agribusiness

Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell expects to table legislation in the second half of next year to make it easier for Maori land owners t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
Huawei seeks to allay security concerns with NZ politicians
Unified Communications

Huawei seeks to allay security concerns with NZ politicians

Huawei's chief reassured NZ politicians that the tech giant poses no risk to cyber-security, despite prior US accusations. Labour MPs still voice concerns.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Now's the time for Aussie firms to review their security, say vendors
Security Information and Event Management

Now's the time for Aussie firms to review their security, say vendors

Australians simply aren't prepared for the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, even just with less than two weeks to go before the scheme takes effect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Applying best practice identification to prepare for Notifiable Data Breaches
Breach Prevention

Applying best practice identification to prepare for Notifiable Data Breaches

The NDB scheme will mean businesses could be facing penalties of up to $360,000 for individuals and $1.8 million for body corportates.

By Chris Hockings • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018