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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
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Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks

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As AI disrupts brand protection, global rights owners face a volatile fight against online piracy that regulation alone cannot tame.
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GPs call for digital, cultural obesity care in rural NZ

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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GPs urge culturally tailored telehealth to tackle soaring rural obesity in New Zealand as costs forecast to hit USD $46.3 billion by 2060.
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Wellington hosts first free e-waste recycling day at stadium

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Echo Technology will host Wellington's first free e-waste recycling day at Sky Stadium on 2 November, helping locals dispose of old electronics responsibly.
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New Zealand faces 30-year wait for GDP to double, OECD warns

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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The OECD warns New Zealand's GDP will take over 30 years to double without major changes to leadership and productivity amid rising AI use.
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If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.
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One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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One NZ and Advantai Group partner exclusively to help NZ brands launch branded mobile services faster and cheaper using One NZ's award-winning network.
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New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.
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Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
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Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.
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5G & AI among key growth trends in Asia Pacific by 2025

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise predicts that strategic tech investments will be vital for business growth in the Asia Pacific region by 2025 amid modest global GDP forecasts.
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Wolters Kluwer's latest report shows 74% BEPS compliance progress

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Wolters Kluwer's latest report shows 74% of multinationals benefiting from BEPS Pillar Two compliance. Technology is key, though 70% foresee collaboration challenges.
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Exclusive: How CCH Integrator is evolving for BEPS Pillar Two

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Andy Hung from Wolters Kluwer unveils advancements in CCH Integrator, a technology solution configuring to meet stringent modern tax compliance demands, including BEPS Pillar Two regulations.
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Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.
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GreenBox Group acquires managed services company RemarkIT

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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GreenBox Group takes a significant step towards improving New Zealand's e-waste policy through their acquisition of RemarkIT.
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'Beminded' to launch in New Zealand to boost tech productivity

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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In an effort to boost New Zealand's lagging productivity, Anna Bojlert's Beminded is set to launch its neuroscience-informed tech and human skills programme this month.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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education, learning & training
To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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Wolters Kluwer webinar to shed light on BEPS Pillar Two

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Wolters Kluwer is hosting a webinar to enhance understanding of BEPS Pillar Two, to help solve compliance challenges for multinational firms.
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Multinationals bracing for impact as OECD's BEPS Initiative rolls out

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Multinationals face a major shift with OECD's BEPS rules, with over 77% unprepared for the upcoming tax changes.
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Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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AWS research shows that small to medium-sized Kiwi enterprises adopting cloud technology could generate NZ$1.5bn in productivity gains by 2030.