Media Archives 2007
Government and industry media releases and speeches made by Ministers concerning the Digital Strategy during 2007.
Anti-spam raid in Christchurch
19/12/2007
The Department of Internal Affairs has seized 22 computers and boxes of documents from four Christchurch addresses as it investigates an international spamming operation.
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Telecom Submits Amended Separation Plan
19/12/2007
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe advises that he has received Telecom’s Amended Separation Plan.
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Report into co-location services welcomed
18/12/2007
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology David Cunliffe has accepted the recommendations of the Commerce Commission’s investigation into the regulation of co-location services.
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Extension to Draft Separation Plan granted
14/12/2007
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has granted Telecom a brief extension to the timeframe for submitting its Amended Separation Plan to the government which had been due today.
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The Green Rig is coming to Wellington
11/12/2007
The Green RIG is coming to Wellington as part of Genesis Energy's Realise the Dream event on 13 December.
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New appointments to support Digital Strategy
7/12/2007
Two new appointments to new roles that will support the government’s refresh of its Digital Strategy by June 2008 were announced by Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today.
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New radio and spectrum licence fees
06/12/2007
Fairer and more transparent annual fees for radio and spectrum licences will come into effect from 1 February 2008, Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe said today.
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Advancing Economic Transformation
04/12/2007
Improving access to quality, fast, reliable broadband services is the first of six priorities of focus for the government's economic transformation agenda
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Process for analogue switch-off to digital TV
29/11/2007
Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard today outlined the process for managing New Zealand’s complete switch from analogue to digital television.
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Flying the kiwi in a digital broadcasting future
29/11/2007
Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard speech to the Digital Future Summit, Hyatt Regency Auckland
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Digital Future Summit 2.0
28/11/2007
Speech Notes for address to Digital Future Summit 2.0. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Auckland
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Challenge laid for New Zealand's Digital Future
28/11/2007
The challenge of the Digital Future Summit is to take New Zealand to the next level. We need to be better than the global market in our chosen niches – the race is getting faster and we must play to win, said Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe, as he opened the Digital Future Summit 2.0 in Auckland today.
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Two-day Summit to discuss New Zealand’s digital future
27/11/2007
Over 500 government, business and community leaders are meeting in Auckland on 28 and 29 November to participate in a nation-wide hui on New Zealand’s digital future.
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Virtual attendance at the Digital Future Summit
25/11/2007
Wellingtonians who want to be a part of the Digital Future Summit 2.0 but have been unable to make it to Auckland are invited to come to the Wellington Council chambers.
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New Digital Advisory Body to be established
20/11/2007
The government is looking to establish a new digital and community sector representative body for the benefits of all those people with information and communications technology (ICT) needs, Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe said today.
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Minister issues digital call to action
14/11/2007
Communications and Information Technology Minister, Hon David Cunliffe, has issued a call to action to all digital leaders, community groups and organisations with an interest in advancing New Zealand’s digital future.
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Convergence Oceania 2007
13/11/2007
Speech notes for the opening of Convergence Oceania 2007, SkyCity, Auckland
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Broadband Services in Rural and Provincial Areas
07/11/2007
The government is seeking applications for radio spectrum licences for broadband wireless access services in rural and provincial areas
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2.3 and 2.5 GHZ Radio Spectrum Auction set for December
01/11/2007
The government has taken another key step towards the roll-out of wireless broadband access services to all New Zealanders.
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Renewed Cabinet line-up
01/11/2007
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced the Labour Party Caucus has elected three new ministers to the Cabinet yesterday.
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Launch of new Hector’s World™ online safety tool
29/10/2007
The Hector’s World™ online safety tool is a friendly on-screen cartoon character which acts as a button kids can click if they see something upsetting while surfing the net.
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World Summit Awards gala celebration
30/10/2007
Features two New Zealand winners + three Special Mentions and a unique project from Fiji.
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Telecom commits to undertakings on operational separation and bringing fast broadband to every New Zealand town and city
26/10/2007
Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds announced today that over the next four years Telecom would deliver fast broadband to every town and city in New Zealand, based on a world-class next generation network.
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Consultation on Telecom's Draft Separation Plan
26/10/2007
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has today called for public submissions on Telecom's Draft Separation Plan.
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Better Protection for Maori Intellectual Property
25/10/2007
A good understanding of intellectual property rights and responsibilities is essential for all New Zealanders, particularly to people in the creative and cultural sectors.
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Address to Open Source Awards
18/10/2007
Speech notes from Open Source Awards, Wellington, 17 October 2007
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Digital Media and Content Summit
01/10/2007
Speech to the Conferenz Digital Media & Content Summit, 9am, 25 September 2007, Stamford Plaza, Auckland
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Operational Separation of Telecom
26/09/2007
The operational separation of Telecom is a key part of the government’s strategy to deliver a more effective telecommunications sector.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Refurbishment and Recycling Good Practice Guidelines
21/09/2007
The Ministry for the Environment seeks your comment on the further development of a good practice guidelines document for the refurbishment and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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HiGrowth report provides checkpoint for digital future
14/09/2007
Information Technology and Communications Minister David Cunliffe has today welcomed the independent HiGrowth Report Connecting to Our Digital Future.
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Connecting to our Digital Future
14/09/2007
Speech to HiGrowth Project Trust, Vero Centre, Auckland, 14 September 2007
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More high-speed internet licences for rural areas
12/09/2007
In another step in the ongoing roll-out of the government’s communications overhaul, applications are to be sought for local radio spectrum licences covering broadband internet services.
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ISACA Computer Audit Control & Security
11/09/2007
Speech to ISACA Conference, SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, 11 September 2007
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Launch of the Digital Content Strategy
07/09/2007
Minister of Communications and Information Technology, David Cunliffe's opening speech
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Anti-spam legislation comes into force
05/08/2007
New Zealand actively joins the global fight against spam tomorrow, with the government’s new anti-spam legislation coming into effect.
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Speakers announced for the Digital Future Summit 2.0
31/08/2007
Speakers confirmed at the Summit include prominent kiwi businessmen – Sam Morgan, CEO and Founder of Trademe, Stephen Tindall, Chair of the Growth and Innovation Advisory Board and Andy Lark now residing in USA and who is the Chief Marketing Officer at LogLogic.
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New Zealand at the World Summit Award 2007
21/08/2007
The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world’s best e-Content. The WSA was started in 2003 in the framework of the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
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TSO review document 'next step' in overhaul
20/08/2007
Minister of Communications David Cunliffe today announced the release of a discussion document for a review of the Telecommunications Service Obligation (TSO) regulatory framework.
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Wireless broadband roll-out a step closer
17/08/2007
Communications Minister David Cunliffe today announced the next step towards the roll-out of wireless broadband services in New Zealand.
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Enabling Public Service Through ICT
16/08/2007
Today I am going to focus on three key areas for enabling public service delivery through ICT. Firstly, the E-government goals. This strategy provides the means for the smart use of technology in the state sector. Secondly, the Digital Strategy, this is the government's cornerstone strategy for increasing New Zealand's use of digital technologies. Thirdly I'm going to cover off the Shared Services Network and the desired outcomes and our vision for ICT in the future.
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Official launch of business.govt.nz - speech Hon Lianne Dalziel
15/08/2007
The launch of a significant web resource for New Zealand’s busy business people – www.business.govt.nz was held last night at Te Papa. This replaces biz.org.z and was funded as part of the governments Digital Strategy.
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CIO Gala Dinner Speech
31/07/2007
As you will know, long gone are the days when the position of CIO needed an explanation. Now, information, knowledge and business intelligence are a key part of the CIO agenda. Managing knowledge is integral to competitive advantage for businesses nationwide. The key is aligning IT and businesses with comparable goals.
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Community Partnership Fund successful applicants announced
30/07/2007
64 innovative ICT community projects will receive over $10 million in funding from the 2007 round of the Digital Strategy Community Partnership Fund
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Letter to Computerworld: SOE structure separates Kordia from regulatory system
30/07/2007
The Minister of Communications addresses the interaction between State Owned Enterprises and regulation
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Digital Future Summit 2.0 dates announced
26/07/2007
The Digital Future Summit 2.0 on 28-29 November will explore how this country can maximise "being digital'' to address the challenges of becoming a high-tech, high-value, creative economy and society.
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Telecoms advances throw up new challenges for operators, says OECD
12/07/2007
Telecommunications investment continues to rise and consumers are generally paying less for more and better services across the OECD area but technology developments are presenting new challenges to telecoms operators, according to a new OECD report.
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Update on the separation of Telecom
06/07/2007
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has provided an update on the process for the separation of Telecom.
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Address to PACIS Conference - Speech
05/07/2007
It is said that: "It is as hard to see oneself objectively as it is to look backwards without turning around". If that is true of life, it is especially true of life in ICT!
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New Zealand at the World Summit Awards 2007
29/06/2007
Building the best and most creative global e-content network. Submissions being called for now!
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Better security of tenure for radio licence holders
27/06/2007
New regulations will ensure greater security of tenure for radio licence holders, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
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Fast-forward to the Broadband future
25/06/2007
Minister David Cunliffe Address to 8th Annual Telecommunications and ICT Summit
Hyatt Regency, Auckland
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Employers confident on hiring, especially in IT
19/06/2007
IT records highest positive sentiment for fifth consecutive period
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Kiwi 3D digital industry reaches next step
05/06/2007
Budget 2007 is providing further support to create a world-leading 3D digital content and graphics industry in New Zealand, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced last week
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Telco forum praised on LLU agreement
05/06/2007
Today's announcement by the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum that it has made unanimous progress on aspects of local loop unbundling and co-location is good news, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
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Launch of Hector’s World™ - speech Hon Winnie Laban
01/06/2007
I am delighted to be back to celebrate the achievement of Hector’s World, after launching this Community Partnership Fund project in August last year.
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Launch of Hector’s World™ online cartoons
01/06/2007
The launch today of Hector’s World™, four new online cartoon episodes which teach children about internet safety, is a fantastic, innovative and unique resource, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban.
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Digital Strategy Summit announced
31/05/2007
Today the Minister of Information and Technology, David Cunliffe announced at the TUANZ Telecommunications Day, that he will be convening a Digital Summit in Auckland from October 2 to 4 this year
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New telecommunications commissioner appointed
31/05/2007
Dr Ross Patterson has been appointed the Telecommunications Commissioner and a member of the Commerce Commission for a period of five years starting 12 July 2007, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
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Delivering on telecommunications
31/05/2007
TUANZ Telecommunications Day - Speech
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2.3 GHz spectrum submissions need careful scrutiny
16/05/2007
The proposed late-May auction of spectrum for the 2.3 GHz spectrum band has been temporarily deferred while the government considers submissions on the proposal
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Update on Telecom separation process
16/05/2007
Interest in the issues surrounding the separation of Telecom remains high, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
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Kiwi education software piloted in New York schools
13/05/2007
New Zealand Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard met New York teachers using New Zealand-developed computer software to assess student achievement yesterday.
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Equipping New Zealand for the digital age
09/05/2007
Opening address GOVIS, Minister David Cunliffe: We are living in an age of rapid development – quite possibly the most rapid development of technology since the industrial revolution.
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Wireless Forum Convergence Meeting
08/05/2007
Minister David Cunliffes openning address at Wireless Convergence 07
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Broadcasting Minister welcomes free-to-air Digital TV
02/05/2007
Broadcasting Minister, Steve Maharey, is welcoming today's launch of digital television by Freeview, which allows New Zealanders to tune in to digital quality free-to-air TV for the first time.
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Comment sought on Telecom separation proposal
01/05/2007
Public comment is invited on the structural separation proposal made by Telecom in response to the government's operational separation document, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
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NZ Music Month - May 2007
1/05/2007 - Hon Judith Tizard
May is New Zealand Music Month and it's a great time to celebrate New Zealand music and musicians.
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Decision on Mobile Termination rates
30/04/2007
Economic Development Minister, Trevor Mallard has rejected the Commerce Commission's recommendation to regulate mobile termination under the Telecommunications Act 2001.
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Respect the work of creators” urges Minister & industry
26/04/2007
April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day, a day when countries that are members of the World Intellectual Property Organisation celebrate creativity. Ms Tizard, who is the minister responsible for intellectual property issues in New Zealand, said World Intellectual Property Day was an excellent opportunity to honour those who created artistic works.
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Broadband Challenge boosts North Shore schools
26/04/2007
The $24 million Broadband Challenge to speed the growth of fibre networks throughout New Zealand has taken a significant step forward with the launch of the North Shore Education and Access Loop (NEAL) at Albany Primary School on Auckland's North Shore.
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Government Use of Information and Communication Technology
24/04/2007
Statistics NZ survey on Government use of ICT results released
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ICT Exports up 20 percent
18/04/2007
Source: Statistics New Zealand
Export sales of goods and services from the New Zealand information and communication technology (ICT) industry increased 19.9 percent, to $1.6 billion for the 2006 financial year, Statistics New Zealand said today.
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Information and Communication Supply Survey 2005/06
17/04/2007
Statistics New Zealand survey on Information and Communication Supply results released.
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Broadband wireless spectrum auction process starts
10/04/2007
Broadband wireless access (BWA) services will be boosted by the new allocation of 2.3GHz spectrum, Communications Minister David Cunliffe says.
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More broadband wireless spectrum released
05/04/2007
Further radio spectrum for broadband wireless access has been made available with changes made to the General User Radio Licence for short range devices, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
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Views sought on Telecom operational separation
05/04/2007
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has released the government’s consultation document on the operational separation of Telecom NZ.
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Good news for job-hunting skilled migrants
03/04/2007
Intending skilled migrants coming to New Zealand under the Work to Residence policy will get more time to find a job, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe.
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Keep your phone number when you change provider
30/03/2007
Consumers will be able to keep their existing home and mobile telephone numbers when they change service providers from Sunday, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
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Opening address for IPENZ Software Engineering Guidelines launch
29/03/2007
I would like to congratulate IPENZ, NZCS, IEEE and IET for taking a leadership role in the area of software engineering by developing these Software Engineering Standards and Guidelines for New Zealand.
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PM link up via KAREN
29/03/2007
Source: Vicki Lindsay, Communities Assistant, REANNZ
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$2.6m for advanced networking
23/03/2007
Source: Vicki Lindsay, Communities Assistant, REANNZ
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European telco talks successful
22/03/2007
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has held timely talks with British and continental European telecommunications authorities.
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NZ firms' strong push at world's biggest ICT expo
19/03/2007
Sixteen leading-edge New Zealand companies are represented at the world's biggest computer technology trade fair, CeBIT in Hannover, Germany.
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Report proves telecommunications reforms needed
18/03/2007
The latest Ministry of Economic Development international benchmarking report shows New Zealand is making progress in telecommunications performance compared with other countries but needs to move much faster.
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People's Network will create a digital future for all
12/03/2007
The roll out of the first phase of the Aotearoa People’s Network is another great step towards creating a digital future for all New Zealanders...
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Trevor Mallard speaks at the launch of the Wellington Loop
08/03/2007
This community-based project being driven by Wellington’s inner city secondary schools is a great example of community and business working in partnership.
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Spam avalanche targeted by landmark new law
27/02/2007
Parliament has passed a new law to fight the avalanche of spam clogging Kiwi inboxes
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Publicly owned broadband can spur net neutrality
Source: Jim Duffy, Computerworld 19/02/2007
Publicly owned information infrastructure is the key to healthy competition, universal access and nondiscriminatory networks...
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Prime Minister's Statement to Parliament
14/02/07
The Prime Minister’s Statement to Parliament setting out the government’s priorities for the year ahead. MORE>>
NZ Way Bridges Digital Divide
Source: The Dominion Post - 22/01/2007
Michael Gurstein, head of the Centre for Community Informatics Research, Development and Training in Canada, says the Government's Digital Strategy, announced in 2005, is "a very significant development" that is streets ahead of most other countries in its approach.
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Making Conenction on the North Shore
18/01/2007
A major step towards super fast broadband for North Shore city was made today with the first length of fibre optic cable being put in the ground.
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Kiwi Share being reviewed to meet changing times
16/01/2007
The Kiwi Share agreement between the government and Telecom that ensures households enjoy free local phone calls is being reviewed to ensure it takes account of fast-changing technologies.
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