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How Omicron-proof technology helped businesses traverse the 'Big Sick'

When businesses were battling through Covid disruptions, contact centres were utilising innovative technology solutions.

By Leon Sheehan • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022

Data Analytics

Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database

Massey University, in collaboration with Statistics New Zealand, has opened NZ's first teaching and research database at its Wellington campus.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Data Analytics

Statistics NZ & Fronde consolidate data collection

Stats NZ partners with Fronde to streamline data collection, aiming for efficiency and enhanced security through an enterprise-wide system.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016

Unified Communications

1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre

Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015

Data Analytics

Kiwis go nuts over streaming - data usage higher than ever

The increase in data usage coincides with a large increase in the proportion of broadband connections that have no data cap.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2015

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Callaghan Innovation

New Zealand R&D investment driven by SMBs - Callaghan

Small and medium businesses in New Zealand are driving a significant increase in research and development investment, according to Callaghan Innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Statistics NZ

Report: Opportunity for partners as more Kiwi businesses spend on expansion

The Business Operations Survey has revealed that more Kiwi businesses are spending on expansion, showing there is plenty of opportunity for partners.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Uber

Sharing economy transforming Kiwi spending habits

The sharing economy is reshaping Kiwi spending; Stats NZ reveals increased online spending on services like Uber and Airbnb, altering the CPI basket.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Statistics NZ

NZCTU: New Zealand, we need to talk about wages...

New Zealand's pay system favours executives while neglecting average workers, warns NZCTU president, urging new wage negotiation methods to bridge the gap.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017

Statistics NZ

New tech maps NZ's digital & socioeconomic divides

The Digital Divide map is an interactive tool which shows the different digital divides New Zealanders and their communities are facing.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Government

Statistics NZ to cover Govt's Open Data programme

Government transfers open data programme to Statistics New Zealand to provide better and more freely available information.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017

Virtualisation

Statistics NZ undergoes 'significant' transformation courtesy of Fujitsu and Citrix

Statistics New Zealand has partnered with Fujitsu to deploy Fujitsu's Government DaaS service to kick start a 'significant' digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017

Disaster Recovery

Statistics NZ resume data releases following delay caused by earthquakes

Stats NZ bounces back with resumed data service after quake-induced delays shook operations and displaced Wellington staff.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Unified Communications

New Zealand's fibre connections double, Statistics NZ reports

Number of fibre-optic broadband connections in New Zealand has more than doubled since June 2015, according to Statistics NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

Kiwis love streaming: Almost half of all broadband connections have unlimited data

Almost half of all broadband connections in New Zealand have unlimited data plans, according to Statistics NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016

Statistics NZ

Kiwi companies invest in R&D and innovation, new survey finds

New Zealand businesses have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) by over 15% in one year, according to Statistics New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016