NZ Government stories - Page 4

Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.

Blockchain technology has the potential to inject growth into New Zealand's economy, according to BlockchainNZ's executive director.

The New Zealand Government has entered a Cloud Framework Agreement with SAP, enabling streamlined cloud services for all agencies under standardised terms.

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.

A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.

No matter where in Asia Pacific you look, almost all SMBs are barely scratching the surface of digital maturity.

New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.

InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.

The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.

For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.

The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.

Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.

New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.

Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.

The government’s new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector’s ability to innovate, adapt and change.

Central Otago is going to become home to one of the first radars in the Southern Hemisphere to track small satellites and space debris.

NZTech’s chief executive describes why he thinks the government’s research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.

NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.