eCommerceNews Australia - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers
Australia

Government Stories - Page 50

Global Stories

Government stories

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little
Government

National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little

The government will do whatever it can to ensure the Auckland convention centre is built under a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group, said Labour.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Mobile Mentor partnership offers enterprises location-based security solution
Wireless Networks

Mobile Mentor partnership offers enterprises location-based security solution

The location-based mobile and cybersecurity solution enables organisations to detect, monitor and secure devices in sensitive locations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Health Minister Coleman sends 'please explain' to lower North Island DHBs after Aotea quits tender
Health Technologies

Health Minister Coleman sends 'please explain' to lower North Island DHBs after Aotea quits tender

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has asked the three lower North Island district health boards seeking to merge their pathology lab testing for an.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Fast internet for schools 12 months ahead of schedule
EduTech

Fast internet for schools 12 months ahead of schedule

Government's fast school internet rollout in NZ is progressing ahead of schedule, with 90% of schools expected to be connected by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
EduTech

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide

Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming
Digital Entertainment

Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming

Auckland Council invests NZD $120,000 in new live-streaming service to enhance transparency and public engagement in local governance from 5 February.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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