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Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Vodafone's new HQ will be the keystone of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, set to transform the city into a hub for technology and growth.
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Joyce under attack as Labour slams Govt's ICT policy

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Labour criticises the Govt's £28.6m ICT investment as inadequate, calling for a more substantial support strategy for the sector.
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Govt: 4G mobile technology a step closer

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Telecom granted clearance to acquire 2x20 MHz in 700 MHz band for 4G networks, bringing world-class technology to New Zealanders.
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Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal

Fri, 30th May 2014
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Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
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Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Nearly 2000 schools in New Zealand have ongoing issues with the Novopay system, with over $9.3m still owed, Labour reveals.
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HP NZ asks... will your organisation be ready for UFB & RBI?

Wed, 28th May 2014
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace remote working as country achieves major broadband milestone. #DigitalAge #Connectivity.
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Govt announces allocation options for 700 MHz radio spectrum

Mon, 26th May 2014
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Govt announces the two sets of options that will be used for assigning the 700 MHz radio spectrum band between the successful bidders in the recent auction.
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Labour demands 'straight answers' on security

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.
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Telecom's invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network

Tue, 20th May 2014
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From today locals and visitors to Ohoka, Swannanoa and North Kaiapoi will notice an improvement in mobile coverage...
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Greens: Key needs to front on what NZ spies are up to

Mon, 19th May 2014
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Prime Minister John Key has questions to answer following the latest Edward Snowden leaks detailing New Zealand's involvement in the Five-Eyes spying network.
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Whangarei becomes NZ's first fully-fibred city

Sat, 10th May 2014
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Whangarei leads as NZ's first city with complete fibre connectivity under the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, offering vast benefits.
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Govt congratulates App4IR winners

Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Matt Innes and Josh Lee win App4IR Challenge for their proposal to adapt myIR platform for mobile use. Receives $10k prize and chance to develop app.
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Young minds find tech solutions for mental health

Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.
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Novopay lifts performance ahead of improvements

Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Novopay sees a lift in performance, hitting the targeted error rate ahead of scheduled improvements and showing progress across key areas.
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Green Party launches Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill

Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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The Green Party launches New Zealand's first-ever crowdsourced Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill, inviting public input.
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Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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The High Court's decision forces John Key's government to accept the Commerce Commission's pricing for copper, despite pushback and industry fears.
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East Cape schools now find broadband faster

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Faster broadband is being delivered to twelve rural schools in the Gisborne and Wairoa area as a result of the Government's broadband initiatives.
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Govt embarks on $2.48m Chatham Islands broadband plan...

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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Government signs $2.48m contract with TeamTalk to improve broadband services on Chatham Islands, NZ. Schools will be first to benefit.
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Govt: School payroll improving again

Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Govt reveals decline in school payroll errors, with complaints dropping to 0.19% in latest report, signalling improvement in Novopay's performance.
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Dotcom denied US evidence access

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Megaupload's Kim Dotcom loses battle in Supreme Court, Wellington, barred from accessing US evidence for his defence.