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Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Crypto

Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach
Breach Prevention

Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach

The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry
Human Capital Management

New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry

Uncertainty over project timing is hampering hiring and investment, with 77% of contractors wanting a clearer pipeline of government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom
Gaming

Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom

Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
IPONZ launches online trade mark checker
Physical Security

IPONZ launches online trade mark checker

IPONZ unveils Trade Mark Check, a free online tool simplifying the process of verifying if a word, image, or logo is trade marked in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time
Law

Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time

Businesses and environmental groups say the overhaul could finally fix a dated system unable to handle growth, housing pressure and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ
Drones

Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ

New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Govt announces Business Connect platform for SMBs
Cloud portal

Govt announces Business Connect platform for SMBs

The $7.1 million platform will be called Business Connect, with the aim of integrating multiple services throughout one digital platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture
Cloud Services

Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture

The Government's proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Government action urgently needed for New Zealand’s housing
Auckland Council

Government action urgently needed for New Zealand’s housing

Auckland’s housing shortfall is worsening as consent and completion numbers slip, raising pressure on ministers to speed up land release.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2019
Blockchain could inject growth into the NZ economy
Digital Transformation

Blockchain could inject growth into the NZ economy

Blockchain technology has the potential to inject growth into New Zealand's economy, according to BlockchainNZ's executive director.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?
eLearning

Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?

Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Gaming

Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019
‘Let’s Get Wellington Moving’ needs acceleration
Wellington Regional Council

‘Let’s Get Wellington Moving’ needs acceleration

Wellington commuters may still face years of delays, as rapid transit to the airport is not expected before 2029 under the $6.4 billion plan.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019
Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment
Productivity

Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment

A pledge to improve procurement, safety and housing supply aims to ease shortages and lift productivity across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Apr 2019
Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training
Microsoft

Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training

Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
EduTech

Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
New Zealand Govt announces cloud framework agreement with SAP
Data Analytics

New Zealand Govt announces cloud framework agreement with SAP

The New Zealand Government has entered a Cloud Framework Agreement with SAP, enabling streamlined cloud services for all agencies under standardised terms.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019