Government stories - Page 45

Government agencies around the world are facing pressure to cut IT budgets and services, according to a survey by Gartner.

Jimmy Ming Miu has been slapped with a jail sentence at Auckland District Court today, after been found guilty of 55 charges of fraud.

Matt Innes and Josh Lee win App4IR Challenge for their proposal to adapt myIR platform for mobile use. Receives $10k prize and chance to develop app.

New AVL links at Whangarei, Nelson, and Hutt Valley courts expand the network connecting courts and prisons in NZ.

Prime Minister John Key has launched SPARX, an online game-style tool to help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.

Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.

Novopay sees a lift in performance, hitting the targeted error rate ahead of scheduled improvements and showing progress across key areas.

The Green Party launches New Zealand's first-ever crowdsourced Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill, inviting public input.

The High Court's decision forces John Key's government to accept the Commerce Commission's pricing for copper, despite pushback and industry fears.

Faster broadband is being delivered to twelve rural schools in the Gisborne and Wairoa area as a result of the Government’s broadband initiatives.

John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus’ appeal of the High Court’s ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.

Government signs $2.48m contract with TeamTalk to improve broadband services on Chatham Islands, NZ. Schools will be first to benefit.

The Internet Party, spurred by Kim Dotcom, sets political sails with 500+ eligible members, aiming for general election impact.

Govt reveals decline in school payroll errors, with complaints dropping to 0.19% in latest report, signalling improvement in Novopay's performance.

Mana Party leader Hone Harawira has revealed he recently met with Internet Party leader Kim Dotcom, but insists nothing more should be made of the discussions.

Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.

N4L's 'Pond' digital portal launches, offering a collaborative platform for educators and students to share trusted resources.

Megaupload's Kim Dotcom loses battle in Supreme Court, Wellington, barred from accessing US evidence for his defence.

WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.

Households in New Zealand can now choose to opt out of receiving phone books, following government approval for a new system.