MBIE stories - Page 2
Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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technology investment network
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The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.
Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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unlocking curious minds
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university of waikato
Kiwi kids code with robots as Waikato academics boost digital skillsets in schools, courtesy of 'Unlocking Curious Minds' grant.
NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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websites
New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.
Govt announce intellectual property regime
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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intellectual property
The British government launches study on creative sector's interaction with copyright and designs in a changing technological landscape.
Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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tuanz
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New Zealand's infrastructure investors to merge into 'Spark2Fon' WHERE id = ending industry disputes, says Telecom Minister. Prices expected to drop. #satire.
Auckland employers need to get the records in order
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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business buddy
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employment
MBIE to audit Auckland employers failing to meet staff requirements, with complaints and enquiries given priority.
Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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mbie
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catalyst fund
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biosecurity
New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.
Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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taxpayers union
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mbie
Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.
Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government’s $300 million rural broadband scheme.
Ministry's $600,000 website slammed
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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websites
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment under fire for spending $559,872 on new website, says Taxpayers' Union.
GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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mbie
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innovation hub
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manchester
An innovation hub supporting NZ's entrepreneurs has opened in Christchurch, providing low-rent offices and infrastructure for start-ups.
Digital firms seek start-up spark
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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lightning lab
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NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.