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Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Unified Communications

Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery

Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Minister welcomes UFB progress
Unified Communications

Minister welcomes UFB progress

Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Chorus agrees UFB package improvements
Unified Communications

Chorus agrees UFB package improvements

Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2

In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Unified Communications

State of Orcon; Timeline of events…

Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak
Government

Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak

Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…
Government

'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…

Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction
EduTech

Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction

The Ministry of Education is reopening the Schools Network Upgrade Project tender after a court injunction, leading to added costs and workloads.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM's visit
Government

Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM's visit

Dunedin Hospital IT meltdown compromises patient care, takes focus off Prime Minister's visit, says Labour MP.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate
Unified Communications

Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate

Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Cybersecurity

Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...

New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Unified Communications

Minister backs new Telecom TV approach

Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs
Apps

Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs

Inland Revenue launches App4IR Challenge to find mobile app concepts to improve interactions with small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT…
Government

Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT…

NZ's 1st female IT Minister, Amy Adams, champions technology's vast potential for Kiwi innovation and rural development in exclusive talk.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2014
Govt issues extra $59m in R&D grants to grow firms faster
Government

Govt issues extra $59m in R&D grants to grow firms faster

$59m of R&D Growth Grants awarded to 19 NZ businesses by Callaghan Innovation, says Science & Innovation Minister Steven Joyce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
Govt releases free Occupation Outlook App...
Apps

Govt releases free Occupation Outlook App...

The government has released a free mobile app providing instant access to career information for young people and their families.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Online Govt services a hit with Kiwis
Unified Communications

Online Govt services a hit with Kiwis

Kiwis embrace digital era, with online Govt transactions surging to 43.3% - aiming for 70% by 2027, says Internal Affairs Minister.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
2,000 Kiwi schools on board N4L
Unified Communications

2,000 Kiwi schools on board N4L

Two thousand schools have registered their interest in joining the Network for Learning (N4L) managed network, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014