Government stories - Page 52

Ban tax avoiding Facebook? Yeah, right
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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apple
New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.

Vodafone NZ: 4G will just get better and better...
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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4g technology
Vodafone secures 18-year 700MHz spectrum for $66m, will continue delivering leading 4G network in New Zealand.

NZ Govt demands max tax bills on Apple, Google, Facebook…
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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NZ Finance Minister Bill English demands Apple, Google and Facebook pay their fair share in taxes, amidst criticism of tax dodging.

'The raid took place NOW, exactly 2 years ago…'
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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mega
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megaupload
Kim Dotcom commemorates the 2-year anniversary of the dramatic raid on his NZ mansion by US officials, recalling 'a zero-threat family' terrorised.

What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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personal computing devices
Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.

Govt issues $140m in R&D grants for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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callaghan innovation
Over $140 million in R&D grants awarded to 31 Kiwi tech firms by Callaghan Innovation, aiming to accelerate innovation and growth.

IT rules the roost with Kiwi jobs boost
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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ict
New Zealand ICT continues to start the year in style, with a booming industry offering the hottest career choices for Kiwis.

Dotcom dives into politics with the Internet Party
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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mega
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internet party
Kim Dotcom unveils name and logo for his political movement: the Internet Party, as he tires of political nonsense.

Party launched as Dotcom “f****** tires” of political nonsense
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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mega
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megaupload
Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, plans to enter New Zealand politics, vowing to fight for change and take on the government.

Why NZ and UK are leading the public sector digital revolution...
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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digital transformation
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open source
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government
New Zealand and the UK are setting the pace in the global public sector digital revolution, transforming government transparency and accessibility.

Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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ird
Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.

Budget blowout kills Australia’s FTTH network
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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fibre
Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.

Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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ict
New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.

Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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fibre
NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.

Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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chorus
Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.

Chorus won’t meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says
Fri, 6th Dec 2013
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chorus
Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.

Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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commerce commission
2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.

Govt: Negative copper pricing comments no surprise
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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government
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chorus
Govt shrugs off criticism on copper pricing, with no parliamentary support expected. Amy Adams eyes non-legislative routes amidst challenges.

Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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chorus
PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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chorus
Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.