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

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
GovTech accelerator invites startups to disrupt the public sector
Lightning Lab

GovTech accelerator invites startups to disrupt the public sector

Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator will launch in mid-2018 with a cohort of up to 10 local and international teams.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Govt. to appoint chief technology officer to close digital divide
Information Communication & Technology

Govt. to appoint chief technology officer to close digital divide

New Zealand government prioritizes digital technology, open government, and media with the appointment of a chief technology officer.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB
Fintech

SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB

44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Two more businesses go Around the Block
eLearning

Two more businesses go Around the Block

Small Kiwi businesses can now spot workplace hazards in bakeries and collision repair workshops more easily through WorkSafe’s tool.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks
Malware

Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks

Rising digital dependence is exposing businesses and households to more phishing scams, malware and other attacks, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
New technologies helping clean up waterways
Robotics

New technologies helping clean up waterways

Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
New benefits for electric vehicle owners
Climate change

New benefits for electric vehicle owners

Heavy electric vehicle operators in New Zealand will save on road user charges, as councils gain power to open bus lanes to EVs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
More money needed to address Auckland’s growth
Auckland Council

More money needed to address Auckland’s growth

Auckland faces a USD $5.9 billion transport funding gap over the next decade as revised population forecasts point to faster growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors
New Zealand Government

Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors

Changes include raising the investment cap in companies to $1.5 million and removing the $250,000 funding round limit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
New system for hazardous substances management
Supply Chain

New system for hazardous substances management

Workplace safety rules for toxic chemicals will shift to WorkSafe in December, giving importers and manufacturers time to comply.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017
Emissions scheme gets scientists hot under the collar
University of Canterbury

Emissions scheme gets scientists hot under the collar

Scientists warn the changes could depress carbon prices, deter low-emission investment and leave New Zealand's ETS uncertain for years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business
Small Business

Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business

Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector
Hyperscale

Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector

Recently at AWS's re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
National Cyber Security Centre

NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape

The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Governments must build availability into services to handle digital transformation - Veeam
Malware

Governments must build availability into services to handle digital transformation - Veeam

TechDay spoke to Veeam's product strategy VP about the necessary digital transformation, data centres, and ransomware.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Victoria University incubator receives Govt's Entrepreneurial Universities funding
Victoria University

Victoria University incubator receives Govt's Entrepreneurial Universities funding

CMIC will incubate potential startups and industry pipelines to strengthen New Zealand's computing and media ecosystem.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Govt focuses on innovation in Taranaki economic strategy
New Zealand Government

Govt focuses on innovation in Taranaki economic strategy

The strategy was commissioned by Taranaki's four councils and was developed by business and iwi leaders, the region's councils and central government.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017