NZ Government stories - Page 5
Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.
Government launches digital procurement processes for IT spending
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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digital marketplace
New Zealand's government launches Marketplace, a transformative digital procurement platform, to streamline IT spending and support local SMEs.
Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.
Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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business success
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New Zealand government launches online tool to help small businesses choose the best structure for their company.
National Party calls out Health Minister's 'dismissive' take on DHB security
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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Bay of Plenty District Health Board faces up to 860,000 cyber attacks daily, but NZ Health Minister dismisses concerns, says National Party's Dr Reti.
$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University’s Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.
IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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IBM has opened up its public cloud to all New Zealand Government agencies in an effort to support the Government’s cloud-first policy.
Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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The deadline for feedback on New Zealand's proposed Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan has been extended to September.
Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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Muller says NZTech has ‘critical’ concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.
Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.
Govt’s Small Business roadshows kick off around the country
Wed, 30th May 2018
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The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.
GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone
Mon, 28th May 2018
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cybersecurity
The Malware-Free Networks initiative was developed as part of the CORTEX initiative to build on malware detection capability provided by ISPs.
Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost
Thu, 17th May 2018
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The Government’s Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.
Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot
Wed, 9th May 2018
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The government is still on the hunt for the country’s first chief technology officer after the first round of recruitment proved unsuccessful.
NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers
Tue, 1st May 2018
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retailers
From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.
Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus
Tue, 1st May 2018
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uc
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wireless networks
The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.
ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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CERT NZ's Advisory Board will continue until 30 September 2018, with Minister Clare Curran praising its expertise in bolstering New Zealand's cybersecurity.
Clare Curran targeted in Facebook impersonation; warns Kiwis to be vigilant
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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New Zealand Minister Clare Curran becomes a target of Facebook impersonation and urges Kiwis to report suspicious activity to CERT NZ and boost online security.
Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.