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New Zealand needs to follow suit or risk being outbid and cut out of export sales
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand needs to follow suit or risk being outbid and cut out of export sales

New rules in the EU could leave New Zealand growers outbid in export markets unless Parliament loosens gene-editing restrictions soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026
Hoping against hope
Schools

Hoping against hope

A looming election clash may stall the draft National Infrastructure Plan, despite warnings that New Zealand is getting poor value from heavy spending.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Sharing the blame and insuring the loss
Productivity

Sharing the blame and insuring the loss

Ratepayers could face less of the cost when building defects surface, as ministers plan to scrap joint and several liability and speed consents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Changes to Public Works Act welcomed
Productivity

Changes to Public Works Act welcomed

Delays and cost blowouts on major infrastructure projects could ease as ministers move to streamline land acquisition rules and compensation disputes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel
Marketing Technologies

Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel

A study by Pure SEO highlights MPs in New Zealand may underreport carbon emissions from air travel, raising concerns over accountability and data tracking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Spark becomes technology partner for Parliamentary Service
Partner Programmes

Spark becomes technology partner for Parliamentary Service

Spark named as new technology partner for the Parliamentary Service, replacing Datacom. The move aims to enhance technology services for Parliament.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2023

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Parliament stories

AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Data Protection

AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise

AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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UK small business profits rise as late payments bite
Manufacturing

UK small business profits rise as late payments bite

Cash-flow strain is deepening for UK SMEs, even as profits rose 7.4% and nearly half of invoices were still overdue, Sage said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
Firewalls

UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform

The findings add pressure on ministers to modernise the 1990 Computer Misuse Act as breaches hit 43% of UK businesses and 28% of charities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code
Firewalls

UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms
Data Protection

AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms

UK firms face a 2026 surge in AI-driven cyber-attacks, as ransomware costs top USD $1 million and skills gaps leave basic defences exposed.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Cyber Security Act passed into law
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Security Act passed into law

Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.

By Dan Pearce • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords
Digital Transformation

Third reading of UK AI bill takes place in House of Lords

The third reading of the UK AI bill took place in the House of Lords amid questions over its readiness following the EU AI Act's passing and with the AI Safety Summit on the horizon.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs

Amidst growing cyber threats, Parliament's meagre GBP £6.5 million increase in IT budget, now totalling GBP £67.7 million, prompts national security worries among cybersecurity chiefs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit
EduTech

UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit

At Parliament Street Summit, UK tech leaders debated the urgency of Britain's digital skills gap and potential solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament
Parliament

Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament

UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
Parliament summit underscores role of businesses in UK's green shift
Storage

Parliament summit underscores role of businesses in UK's green shift

Parliamentary summit highlights crucial role of UK businesses in achieving net zero emissions and fostering sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023