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Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation

Under the proposed amendment bill, 90-day trial periods for new workers will only be available to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018

Sustainability

Levy lift could boost New Zealand’s recycling rate

Raising landfill charges over seven years could lift New Zealand's recycling rate to 60 per cent and add 9,000 jobs, a report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017

Law

New research calls for Personal Injury Commissioner

Hundreds of thousands of injured New Zealanders could get better access to support if ACC reforms and a new commissioner are adopted.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Green Party

Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies

Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017

Law

Law firm puts out feelers for class action against cladding manufacturers

Law firm Adina Thorn Lawyers is asking leaky building owners to join a proposed class suit against plaster cladding manufacturers, which it says could.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015

Government

Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth

SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Payment Technologies

'NXT' year for NZX's new growth market

NXT, NZX's new growth focused market, is unlikely to launch this year, as companies wait for new legislation to come into effect and the quiet Chri.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

Wynyard Group

Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register

Wynyard technology will be used to support New Zealand's first sex offender register, the Child Protection Offender Register.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014

UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights

A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th May 2011

NZICT

NZICT: Data breach penalties should be standard

CEO Brett O'Riley has told IT Brief that the NZICT would welcome any move focusing on improving cyber security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2010

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Unified Communications

IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades

myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Crowdfunding

PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes

PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Health Technologies

Minister Flavell to push law review to drive Maori agribusiness

Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell expects to table legislation in the second half of next year to make it easier for Maori land owners t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Huawei seeks to allay security concerns with NZ politicians

Huawei's chief reassured NZ politicians that the tech giant poses no risk to cyber-security, despite prior US accusations. Labour MPs still voice concerns.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013

Unified Communications

Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'

Cutting off accounts is like banning someone from using the postal system because they posted copied CDs, says InternetNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010

Wireless Networks

Britain rushes through copyright law

British MPs rush through the Digital Economy Bill, introducing strict copyright laws against digital file sharing, despite public opposition and limited debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Unified Communications

“There oughta be a law!”

As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010