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So what's the big deal with Uber, anyway?
Apps

So what's the big deal with Uber, anyway?

We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2015
Government praises Novopay 'improvement', yet educators are still being unpaid
EduTech

Government praises Novopay 'improvement', yet educators are still being unpaid

Despite Gov't lauding Novopay's progress, educators face unpaid issues, sparking concern amidst improved error rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015
Cabinet finalises funding arrangement for payroll as Novopay complaints decrease
EduTech

Cabinet finalises funding arrangement for payroll as Novopay complaints decrease

Minister Joyce announces funding arrangements for Novopay, bringing total settlement to between $29m and $32m.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2015
Australian video streaming solutions distributor looking for NZ resellers
Software-as-a-Service

Australian video streaming solutions distributor looking for NZ resellers

Australian wearable video streaming solutions distributor m-View plans to enter the New Zealand market, targeting government and emergency services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2015
Chorus completes first Ultra-fast broadband town
Unified Communications

Chorus completes first Ultra-fast broadband town

Chorus has today announced Oamaru is the first town in New Zealand to have its fibre network completed under Chorus' ultra-fast broadband programme.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system
Government

Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system

The New Zealand Transport Agency has chosen Unisys as the prime system integrator to modernise the national crash analysis system (CAS).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

NZ Government taps into international education market
EduTech

NZ Government taps into international education market

The New Zealand Government is set to invest nearly NZD $450,000 in 12 new international education growth initiatives, focusing on the US and Asian markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Force the government into action with new online petition platform
Government

Force the government into action with new online petition platform

Greenpeace has today launched a new online platform that allows Kiwis to petition government, businesses and other decision makers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
NZ PM Key to outline social housing programme in first major speech of 2015
Government

NZ PM Key to outline social housing programme in first major speech of 2015

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key will tomorrow outline his government's plans to overhaul social housing, including the sale of government-owned.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015
NZ First to Novopay minister: Sort it out
EduTech

NZ First to Novopay minister: Sort it out

NZ First deputy leader Tracey Martin demands Minister Joyce fix the botched Novopay payroll system, as teachers remain unpaid despite touted improvements.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015
Doors open for channel as NZTech pushes national tech strategy
Government

Doors open for channel as NZTech pushes national tech strategy

NZTech aims to boost NZ's tech standing with a national strategy, inviting the reseller channel to join the transformative journey.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015
Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth
Government

Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth

SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
Crown Asset Management discontinues South Canterbury Finance claim
Government

Crown Asset Management discontinues South Canterbury Finance claim

Crown Asset Management, the government entity set up to wind down the remaining assets of finance companies that called on the retail deposit guara.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
FMA leaves civil claim against SCF to Crown Asset Management
Government

FMA leaves civil claim against SCF to Crown Asset Management

The Financial Markets Authority won't chase South Canterbury Finance in a civil claim, saying it can't justify the cost of doing so and leaving it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
John Key's chickens on notice over official information requests
Government

John Key's chickens on notice over official information requests

Labour calls out systemic abuse of info requests, setting stage for Ombudsman's review to challenge New Zealand government's transparency.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014
GeoOp posts wider first-half loss as it chases global growth
Government

GeoOp posts wider first-half loss as it chases global growth

GeoOp, the small business app developer, widened its first-half loss as it spent more on product development and sales to chase global growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2014
Govt to keep joint and several liabilty, tasks officials to look at tweaks
Government

Govt to keep joint and several liabilty, tasks officials to look at tweaks

The government plans to keep the existing rules governing how multiple defendants are treated in the legal system, though wants officials to have a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014
IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple
Government

IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple

New Zealand's tax system is up there with the best, but it will need to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the 21st century and an increasingly glo.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014