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Government stories - Page 55

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The double-edged sword of more secure government. Mate.
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Govt's tighter security measures: a safeguard or a veil over politics' inner workings? A look at the balance act.
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Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.
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Chatham Islands set for telco boost
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.
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Where is our digital ambition?
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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Clare Curran calls for NZ to recognize and bolster its digital economy, critiquing current govt's passive approach.
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Govt appoints Callaghan board members
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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callaghan innovation
Gov’t announces key figures for Callaghan Innovation, aiming to drive NZ’s tech growth, with Sue Suckling as chair and $166m budget for success.
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New Zealand Internet: The UFB problem the that the Govt doesn't want you to know about
Sat, 19th Jan 2013
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NZ's UFB may not deliver the promised business innovation due to a fibre monopoly and high costs, stifling competition and growth.
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Government announces iPad supplier
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Cyclone Computers confirmed as main supplier for agencies and schools buying through the All-of-Government (AoG) Desktop and Laptop contract.
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Young learners losing out
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Some of our youngest learners are losing out thanks to the government’s lack of progress in closing the digital divide.
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NZ lacks power to fix tech tax loopholes
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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NZ's efforts to close tech tax loopholes hit a wall, with IRD citing international treaties as a barrier despite calls for change.
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Dotcom's extradition case delayed
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Kim Dotcom's extradition battle postponed to August amid controversy, stretching the high-profile case beyond 18 months.
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NZ rejects international teleco treaty changes
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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NZ stands firm against global telecom treaty amendments, championing a free internet and rejecting increased state control, says Minister Adams.
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Has Adams put Chorus before consumers?
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Amy Adams faces backlash for prioritising Chorus and telcos over consumer savings, sparking a debate over government priorities.
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Government considers Commerce Commission report
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Government receives draft determination on pricing for the unbundled bitstream access (UBA) and a final determination on the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL).
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Govt debates online bullying agency
Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Justice Minister Judith Collins believes New Zealand should move with the tech times in response to bullying online.
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Dotcom alleges FBI double-crossing
Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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Kim Dotcom accuses the FBI of entrapment, claiming his compliance with a 2010 warrant was used against him in extradition case.
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Flying New Zealand’s ICT flag
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's ICT sector needs to promote its value more aggressively to attract talent, says Minister Amy Adams.
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ATI Bill passes second reading
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's parliament advances the ATI Bill, aiming to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products and fuel economic growth.
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TestraClear sale prompts ComCom monitoring
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Following Vodafone's acquisition of telco firm, the NZ Commerce Commission will monitor fixed-to-mobile pricing.
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Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.
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Should ComCom have more teeth?
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone’s purchase of TelstraClear.