Government stories - Page 34
Govt: School payroll improving again
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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novopay
Govt reveals decline in school payroll errors, with complaints dropping to 0.19% in latest report, signalling improvement in Novopay's performance.
Mana Party meets with Kim Dotcom, but nothing more...
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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government
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internet party
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mana
Mana Party leader Hone Harawira has revealed he recently met with Internet Party leader Kim Dotcom, but insists nothing more should be made of the discussions.
Rotorua’s students to benefit from e-learning community
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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e-learning
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government
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schools
Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.
N4L’s ‘Pond’ provides gateway to collaborative environment
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
N4L's 'Pond' digital portal launches, offering a collaborative platform for educators and students to share trusted resources.
Dotcom denied US evidence access
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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government
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mega
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megaupload
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom loses battle in Supreme Court, Wellington, barred from accessing US evidence for his defence.
School WiFi passes safety tests
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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cloud services
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schools
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government
WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.
New Govt system signals death of the household phonebook
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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government
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yellow
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ndi
Households in New Zealand can now choose to opt out of receiving phone books, following government approval for a new system.
One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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broadband
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snap
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compass communications
A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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broadband
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snap
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compass communications
A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
Callaghan Innovation's incubator system encourages NZ start-ups
Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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government
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callaghan innovation
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smb
Callaghan Innovation boosts NZ's start-up scene with a new incubator network, seeking tech-focused and founder-focused applications.
Remedial work in store for Novopay
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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edutech
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payroll systems
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ministry of education
Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.
Will a new breed of salesperson become the new normal for cloud?
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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social media
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cloud specialists
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government
Transition to cloud business models continues with new changes expected in 2014, according to analyst firm IDC. Monthly billing and younger salespeople are predicted to become more popular.
Govt launches improved online services for businesses
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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government
Govt streamlines processes with a new online service for businesses to cut red tape and costs.
NZ Business Number: FAQs
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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cloud services
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nac
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privacy
Following the formal launch of the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) this week, the government has offered a run down of top tips and advice for companies.
Govt launches NZ Business Number
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Commerce Minister Craig Foss this week formally launched the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) at Xero.
Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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broadband
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chorus
Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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broadband
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government
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chorus
Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.
Minister welcomes UFB progress
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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broadband
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government
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chorus
Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.
Chorus agrees UFB package improvements
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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broadband
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government
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chorus
Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.
Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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creative technologies
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government
Inland Revenue launches App4IR Challenge to find mobile app concepts to improve interactions with small businesses.
Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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broadband
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ufb
In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.
State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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kordia
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telco
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government
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.
Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT…
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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ict
NZ's 1st female IT Minister, Amy Adams, champions technology's vast potential for Kiwi innovation and rural development in exclusive talk.
Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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government
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labour
Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.