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Zero Carbon Bill consultation welcomed but leadership needed, academics urge

A lack of concrete policy could leave New Zealand’s 2050 climate goals out of reach, academics warn as consultation opens on the Zero Carbon Bill.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

Public Cloud

IBM Cloud's IaaS extended to all NZ Government agencies

IBM has opened up its public cloud to all New Zealand Government agencies in an effort to support the Government's cloud-first policy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018

Cybersecurity

Have your say: Govt extends feedback deadline for Cyber Security Strategy refresh

The deadline for feedback on New Zealand's proposed Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan has been extended to September.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018

Risk & Compliance

Climate change report a step in the right direction

Councils say delayed decisions on adaptation funding and relocation could leave communities exposed to climate risks across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Supply Chain

Govt's Small Business roadshows kick off around the country

The roadshows will travel around the country and bring together the private sector with representatives from government agencies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Supply Chain

Rail freight plan has its limitations, road transport expert argues

Trucks are still likely to dominate freight because perishable goods and last-mile deliveries favour faster, door-to-door road transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Malware

GCSB expands 'Malware-Free Networks' initiative after successful pilot with Vodafone

The Malware-Free Networks initiative was developed as part of the CORTEX initiative to build on malware detection capability provided by ISPs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Procurement

Delivery key to record $42 billion capital programme

Specialised procurement is being urged to keep NZD $42 billion in capital spending on schedule, as costs could rise if projects are poorly sequenced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Customer Relationship Management

National AI strategy urgently needed, major report insists

A shortage of local AI talent risks leaving New Zealand a downstream consumer of overseas research unless ministers set a coordinated strategy soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Chief Technology Officers

Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot

The government is still on the hunt for the country's first chief technology officer after the first round of recruitment proved unsuccessful.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Agricultural Technology

AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity

A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Public Sector

Major ministry dons the pink shirt

A bullying campaign has prompted a major New Zealand ministry to overhaul its workplace wellbeing programme and training.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 6th May 2018

Unified Communications

Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus

The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Trade Me

CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months

CERT NZ's Advisory Board will continue until 30 September 2018, with Minister Clare Curran praising its expertise in bolstering New Zealand's cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Massey University

Firefighting foam starts a blazing row

Residents near contaminated defence bases say barriers to free PFAS blood tests are leaving them in the dark about exposure risk.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 29th Apr 2018

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

NZTech

Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech

Muller says NZTech has 'critical' concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Cybersecurity

Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

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.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018

Taxation

NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers

From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018