Enable completes UFB rollout in Christchurch
Enable, the Local Fibre Company contracted to deploy Ultra Fast Broadband in the greater Christchurch area, has completed its network deployment.
Stories by Sarah Putt
ComCom appoints UK provider to monitor NZ broadband
The Commerce Commission is re-launching its broadband monitoring programme with a new overseas supplier and is looking for 3000 New Zealand households to take part.
NZ government to expand cyber defence service
The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) will extend its Malware-Free Networks cyber defence initiative, minister Andrew Little has announced.
Full speed ahead for NZ’s rural broadband rollout
The schedule for completing New Zealand's rural broadband programmes has been brought forward a year, and is now due for completion in 2021, communications minister Clare Curran has announced.
Commission salutes the Geek domain name
Holders of the .geek.nz domain name are mainly from New Zealand, retain their name for longer and 60% of them are registered by individuals, as opposed to organisations.
InternetNZ, 20/20 Trust push for universal access
Universal access to the internet is being recognised as a key issue for ensuring all New Zealanders benefit from the Ultra Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband rollouts.
New Zealand government’s use of algorithms under scrutiny
A project examining the use of algorithms by NZ government agencies has been announced by the government digital services minister Clare Curran and statistics minister James Shaw.
InternetNZ funds work on mobile services, internet addiction
InternetNZ has awarded grants totalling $100,000 to seven recipients for projects ranging from improving mobile services, to internet addiction and freedom of speech online.
Callaghan boss responds to govt change in R&D funding
Callaghan Innovation CEO Victoria Crone says the organisation is ready to “pivot” to accommodate the Government’s new direction for investing in R&D - moving away from grants in favour of tax incentives.
Rocket Lab founder’s seven lessons for success
Techweek, which has over 480 events taking place throughout New Zealand, has officially begun, with Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck headlining the launch event in Auckland today.
Budget increases funding for telco policy, cybersecurity
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has received additional funding to focus on “telecommunications policy, infrastructure and digital economy priorities”, it was announced in the Government’s Budget last week.
Trade body looks to move beyond Excel
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is in the market for a budgeting and forecasting tool to replace its current excel-based solution.
NZ takes lead in Pacific Cyber-Security network
Cyber security entities from 14 Pacific nations have formed the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON), with CERT NZ named as its inaugural chair.
Email solution sought for NZ’s largest district health board
Waitemata District Health Board (WDHB) wants to enable email communication with its patients and substantially reduce the number of letters it sends out each year.
Ministry of Social Development scopes new kiosk service for its centres
The Ministry of Social Development is set to transform the Front of House experience for its 1.1 million client base and has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an online self-service solution that can be delivered to over 120 sites nationwide.