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Ruckus rolls out new technologies to empower schools
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus rolls out new technologies to empower schools

Ruckus Networks, now owned by CommScope, is expanding its network portfolio to improve digital learning and tackle vaping in schools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
NZ and Aussie tech girls become superheroes in Silicon Valley
Schools

NZ and Aussie tech girls become superheroes in Silicon Valley

The next generation of New Zealand and Australian female entrepreneurs had the chance to pitch their apps to Silicon Valley's top executives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

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Coronavirus: What businesses need to know
Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says
Unified Communications

School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says

During school holidays, Kiwi homes see a 30% surge in 10am broadband usage, Chorus reports, suggesting a shift in internet habits when children are at home.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
$12 billion infrastructure programme announced
Schools

$12 billion infrastructure programme announced

New roads, rail, schools and hospitals should help address years of underinvestment, though critics question whether USD $12 billion is enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Student and teacher injured on falling scaffold
Risk & Compliance

Student and teacher injured on falling scaffold

Lack of height-safety procedures left a teacher and student unconscious after a scaffold toppled during school lighting setup.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Oct 2019
Is the Government’s urban development policy doomed to fail?
Data Analytics

Is the Government’s urban development policy doomed to fail?

Poor housing outcomes and pressure on infrastructure could deepen unless councils, central government and industry align on urban growth planning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide
EduTech

Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids
Space

Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids

Rocket Lab partners with the Skills Bright Sparks competition to encourage young Kiwis to pursue careers in space exploration and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Virtual creative writing helps Kiwi kids 'feel brave'
EduTech

Virtual creative writing helps Kiwi kids 'feel brave'

Over 8,000 Kiwi children joined a live virtual creative writing workshop from Christchurch, boosting their emotional wellbeing with the support of Cisco.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids
Trade Me

Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids

The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools
DataCentre infrastructure

New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools

The trust will provide relevant equipment to New Zealand schools in the hopes that it will inspire students' interest in STEM and renewable energy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
AV Jennings secures major development site in New Zealand
Schools

AV Jennings secures major development site in New Zealand

The deal broadens AVJennings' New Zealand business into retail land sales and adds a 580-lot site near Auckland's northern growth corridor.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools
EduTech

Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools

Microsoft has renewed a deal with the Ministry of Education that will continue provision of free access to Microsoft software in New Zealand schools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Kiwi firm Code Avengers exports EdTech to Chile
Schools

Kiwi firm Code Avengers exports EdTech to Chile

A Hamilton tech innovator has scored a breakthrough deal with the Chilean government that will benefit 1500 disadvantaged students in Chile.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Water, water everywhere – but not always fit to drink
Risk & Compliance

Water, water everywhere – but not always fit to drink

Nearly one in five New Zealanders are exposed to drinking water that fails safety standards, raising infection risks for some communities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
Egypt begins building new capital
Schools

Egypt begins building new capital

A US$45 billion city is meant to relieve Cairo's overcrowding, but critics fear the fast-tracked project could become a ghost town.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018