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Rail’s big comeback
Supply Chain

Rail’s big comeback

Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020
Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty
Power / Energy

Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty

New draft carbon standards and a new expo zone will give New Zealand building owners practical steps towards net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
NZ Parliament shifts to in-house user IT support
IT services

NZ Parliament shifts to in-house user IT support

New Zealand's Parliament will transition IT user support in-house from 2019, while Datacom remains the external provider for all other IT services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading
Data Protection

Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading

New Zealand's proposed Privacy Bill is going through the first round of debates in Parliament this week, with the support of all sitting MPs.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future
Cloud Services

Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future

Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains
Clean technologies

Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains

New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
12 year old to bring Parliament up to code
Parliament

12 year old to bring Parliament up to code

12-year-old Amelia Lockley is set to teach MPs coding, promoting digital literacy in Parliament and across New Zealand's youth.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Closed captioning of NZ Parliament set to go live
Parliament

Closed captioning of NZ Parliament set to go live

New Zealanders will have better access to Parliament with the introduction of live closed captioning on multiple platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
InternetNZ says TPP's 'digital locks' will stifle innovation
Copyright

InternetNZ says TPP's 'digital locks' will stifle innovation

InternetNZ has made its submission towards the TPP Amendment Bill, saying the legislation will make copyright laws less fair and stifle innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Want to know what's happening in Parliament? There's an app for that
Apps

Want to know what's happening in Parliament? There's an app for that

An app has been released for Kiwi citizens, aiming to make it easier for them to get in contact with MPs and gain insight into Parliament.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
Kordia launches new streaming platform, scores Parliament contract
Digital Entertainment

Kordia launches new streaming platform, scores Parliament contract

The new streaming platform provides an end-to-end solution to remove all the complexity of delivering video feeds to the internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
Cyberbullying bill back up for debate
Government

Cyberbullying bill back up for debate

The 'controversial' cyberbullying bill has been placed up the Order Paper for debate today, according to a statement from Parliament Today.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Joan Withers named chair of Television New Zealand, replacing Walden
TVNZ

Joan Withers named chair of Television New Zealand, replacing Walden

Joan Withers takes the helm as chair of TVNZ amid a push for digital expansion, succeeding Wayne Walden in the role.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills
EduTech

Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills

Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014

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Northern Irish Parliament victim of brute force cyberattack
Cybersecurity

Northern Irish Parliament victim of brute force cyberattack

A number of computers were hacked and have now been disabled - and the Scottish and English parliaments have had the same attack in the last year.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Apple snubs Australian parliamentary probe
Marketing Technologies

Apple snubs Australian parliamentary probe

The world's leading technology companies decline a public enquiry into IT prices Down Under as Australian MPs voice concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2012
Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online
Facebook

Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online

Online campaign surges in support of deaf MP Mojo Mathers, challenging Parliamentary accessibility norms with nearly 1500 petitions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties
Copyright

Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties

Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011