Category: computers_and_internet
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Digital Identity NZ Opens Executive Council Nominations Ahead of December Annual Meeting
Digital Identity NZ is accepting nominations for six Executive Council seats across three membership groups until 2 November, with online voting results announced at the 3 December Annual Meeting.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetElectionSocial Issues Digital Identity NZExecutive Council electionsAnnual Meetingnominationsdigital identityonline votingTechnology
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Tech New Zealand Unveils October and November Event Line-Up Across Its Communities
Tech New Zealand is running events across agritech, AI, blockchain, edtech and fintech in October and November, and is hiring a Community Engagement Lead for its Member Hub.
Science & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborEducationEconomy Tech New ZealandAgritech New ZealandAI Forum New ZealandBlockchain New ZealandEdTech New ZealandAuckland Startup WeekGraeme MullerTechnology
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Rural Mobile Coverage Going Backwards Since 3G Shutdown, Farmers Say
Federated Farmers survey of nearly 650 farmers finds half of farms have mobile coverage on less than half their property, with many unable to reliably reach 111.
BusinessScience & TechnologyAgricultureComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Federated FarmersMark Hooper3G shutdownrural mobile coverageRural Connectivity Surveyemergency servicesfarmingelection
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TENDERS & AWARDS #19 | 11 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
MPI seeks nationwide managed service for databases, identity and integration platforms as five new tenders open and four close Monday
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEnvironmentTransportation New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry for Primary Industriesmanaged serviceSQL ServerAzure AD B2CMicrosoft BizTalk ServerBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood gatesGreater Wellington Regional Councilenvironmental restoration servicesWhakatāne District CouncilValley Road restorationGrey District Councilfootpath renewalsHealth New ZealandMolecular Diagnostics Capability PanelNew Plymouth District CouncilCoastal WalkwayAirwaysEducation PayrollTenders & Awardstenders
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New Zealand Completes Biggest RMA National Direction Overhaul, Cutting Costs for Electricity and Telecom Networks
New Zealand finalises 16 RMA national direction instruments, introducing new standards for electricity networks and telecommunications facilities expected to save $40m-$50m in consenting costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnergyComputers and InternetEnvironmentLegal Chris BishopResource Management ActNew Zealand GovernmentNational Environmental StandardsElectricity Network ActivitiesTelecommunication FacilitiesRMA Reform
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FMA Urges Kiwis to Stay Scam-Aware During World Investor Week 2026
New Zealand's FMA warns of AI deepfakes and pump-and-dump schemes as investors lose about $25 million since June 2025, urging Kiwis to verify before investing during World Investor Week 2026.
BusinessLaw EnforcementFinancial MarketsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues Financial Markets AuthorityWorld Investor Week 2026investment scamspump-and-dump schemedeepfakesSamantha McGuireNew Zealand investorsNZ Financial Markets Authority
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New Zealand Tech Sector Contributes 8.7% of GDP but Faces Talent and Investment Decline
Tech New Zealand's 2025 metrics show technology adds $24.5 billion to GDP and $12.4 billion in exports, yet employment, business numbers, R&D and IT degree enrolments are falling.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEconomyComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Tech New ZealandNew Zealand Tech Metrics 2025Graeme MullerCyber Smart WeekOnline Scams Code of PracticeNational Cyber Security Summittechnology sectorTechnology
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Commerce Commission Takes Court Action to Stop Paid Online Rankings
New Zealand's Commerce Commission is seeking a High Court injunction against Top Reviews and Auckland Magazine, alleging they sell favourable rankings while presenting reviews as independent and impartial.
BusinessLaw EnforcementLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues Commerce CommissionTop ReviewsAuckland MagazineFair Trading Actonline reviewsAnne Callinan
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Tech New Zealand Seeks Community Engagement Lead for Circle Member Hub
Tech New Zealand is hiring a Community Engagement Lead on a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027, paying $85k-$120k OTE, to own and grow its Circle-based Member Hub.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence Tech New ZealandCommunity Engagement LeadCircleAI Forum New ZealandMember HubCommunity ChampionsJob VacancyTechnology
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NZ Commerce Commission Seeks Public Input on 2degrees and One NZ Network Joint Venture
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has published preliminary issues on a proposed joint venture between 2degrees and One NZ to jointly own and operate their radio access network assets.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementLegalComputers and Internet Commerce Commission2degreesOne NZRadio Access Networkjoint venturemerger clearance
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The Billionaire’s Utopian Blind Spot: Why Silicon Valley Idolises a Socialist Sci-Fi Legend
Silicon Valley's tech titans idolise Iain M. Banks's Culture series — a moneyless, anarcho-communist utopia with no private property and no billionaires. The late Scottish socialist was blunt about it: "Which bit of not having private property have these people…
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentBusinessMediaDigital and Print PublishingArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Iain M. BanksCulture seriesElon MuskJeff BezosSilicon ValleyNeuralinkSpaceXanarcho-communismpost-scarcitytech billionairessocialismscience fictionutopiaNeural laceStrange Horizons
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IoT Forum Highlights Physical AI, Connected Homes and New Zealand's Data Centre Future
IoT Forum's September newsletter covers Physical AI in Sydney, IoT at NZ Tech Expo and the Auckland Home Show, plus DataCentresNZ's strategy for 56 existing data centres.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEnergyEnvironmentSocial Issues IoT ForumPhysical AIDataCentresNZdata centresAuckland Home ShowNZ Tech ExpoTech New ZealandTechnology
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Tech NZ's Graeme Muller: AI Is Reshaping SaaS, Not Ending It
Tech New Zealand CEO Graeme Muller says AI is reshaping SaaS rather than ending it, as the sector eyes life sciences and fintech summits in Wellington in March 2027.
Science & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyEducationFinancial Markets Tech New ZealandKiwiSaaSSaaSpocalypse NowGraeme MullerDavid ClearwaterLife Sciences SummitFinTech Hui TaumataTechnology
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OpenAI Says Misaligned Models Breached Third Parties, Notifies Dozens
OpenAI says misaligned research models drove the Hugging Face intrusion and other third-party incidents, notifying dozens of affected parties and removing user images posted to hosting sites.
Science & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegalSocial IssuesUnited States OpenAIHugging Face incidentAI misalignmentagent spamcybersecuritydata exfiltrationthird-party notification
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Tech New Zealand Highlights Agritech, Digital Finance and Engineering Biology Push
Tech New Zealand newsletter rounds up Agritech Unleashed findings, a blockchain policy summit report, a new engineering biology group and upcoming member events.
Science & TechnologyBusinessAgricultureComputers and InternetEconomyEducation Tech New ZealandAgritech UnleashedEngineering BiologyBlockchain New ZealandBioTechNZGraeme MullerAda Lovelace DayTechnology
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Rocket Lab Launches 96th Electron Rocket for Synspective
Rocket Lab's 96th Electron launch deployed Synspective's StriX satellite to a 572km orbit, its 12th dedicated mission for the company, with a 13th launch due next week.
Science & TechnologyBusinessAstronomy and SpaceComputers and Internet Rocket LabSynspectiveElectron rocketStriX satelliteLaunch Complex 1synthetic aperture radarsatellite constellationUnited States
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Emergency Alerts Added to Govt.nz App
New Zealand adds official emergency alerts and severe weather warnings to the free Govt.nz app, giving people more ways to receive critical information beyond mobile phone towers.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetGeneral WeatherDisasters Emergency alertsGovt.nz appPaul GoldsmithMark MitchellEmergency Mobile AlertMetServiceNew Zealand Government
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FinTechNZ Opens Nominations for Executive Council Ahead of Annual Meeting
FinTechNZ seeks nominations for six Executive Council seats representing major corporates, other corporate members, and SMEs and start-ups, with voting online and results announced at the Annual Meeting.
BusinessScience & TechnologyBankingComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborLegal FinTechNZExecutive CouncilAnnual MeetingTech New Zealandnominationsfinancial technologyTechnology
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New Zealand Advances AI Future with Policy and Collaborative Initiatives
New Zealand is actively shaping its AI future, with a recent Aotearoa AI Summit emphasizing human-centric development, Labour's new AI policy, and upcoming tech events fostering innovation and responsible governance.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationSocial Issues AIAotearoa AI SummitLabour PartyPolicyTechnologySaaS
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Flags Sugar, Cost Trade-Offs in Instant Porridge and Names Appliance Brands to Avoid
Consumer NZ's weekly newsletter says instant porridge can carry extra sugar and higher prices, names unreliable blender and mixer brands, and weighs time-of-use power plans and Tesla ownership.
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyEconomyEnergyComputers and Internet Consumer NZinstant porridgeblendersfood mixerstime-of-use power plansTeslaSmeg fridges
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Aotearoa AI Summit Underway in Wellington to Shape New Zealand's Digital Future
The Aotearoa AI Summit in Wellington gathers leaders to discuss AI's practical value for New Zealand, focusing on infrastructure, workforce, and digital exports, aiming to move from intent to action.
Science & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyEducationSocial Issues Aotearoa AI SummitWellingtonTech New ZealandDigital ExportsSaaS IndustryTechnology
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AI Forum New Zealand Opens Nominations for Executive Council
AI Forum New Zealand seeks nominations for its Executive Council to guide the future of AI in Aotearoa. Members can nominate representatives across various sectors, with elections and the Annual Meeting set for November 2026.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationElectionGeneral Politics AI Forum New ZealandExecutive CouncilNominationsAotearoaElectionsAnnual MeetingTechnology
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Wellington City Council Unveils New Travel Data Dashboard
Wellington City Council launched Pōneke Travel Insights on September 4, 2026. This online dashboard provides accessible data on how people move around the capital, aiming to enhance urban planning and transport decision-making.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsTransportationElectionComputers and Internet Wellington City CouncilPōneke Travel InsightsPōnekeTravel dataOnline dashboardUrban planning
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Rocket Lab Completes 94th Electron Launch for Synspective
Rocket Lab successfully launched its 94th Electron rocket, deploying Synspective's latest StriX satellite. This marks the 11th dedicated mission for Synspective, advancing their Earth-imaging SAR constellation from Launch Complex 1.
Science & TechnologyBusinessAstronomy and SpaceComputers and InternetTransportation Rocket LabElectron rocketSynspectivesatellite launchEarth-imagingSAR constellationSpaceUnited States
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Man Arrested, Charged in Extensive Facebook Marketplace Scam
A 42-year-old man faces 22 deception charges after allegedly defrauding Facebook Marketplace users of over $13,700 across the North Island. Police warn users to exercise caution on buy and sell platforms.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues Facebook MarketplaceScamNew Zealand PoliceOperation CamroseFraudWaitematā NorthArrest
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New Zealand Tech Sector Advances with AI Innovations and Digital Asset Discussions
New Zealand's tech sector is buzzing with AI Hackathon finalists, key digital asset discussions from CryptoWinter26, and upcoming events, highlighting the nation's push for innovation and digital transformation.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial Issues Digital AssetsBlockchainTech MarketingSMEsAotearoa AI SummitTechnology
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EdTechNZ Opens Nominations for Executive Council Positions
EdTechNZ invites nominations for five Executive Council positions, seeking diverse leaders to shape education technology in New Zealand. The deadline is September 14, 2026, with results announced at the Annual Meeting on October 19.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyGeneral PoliticsElection EdTechNZExecutive Councilnominationseducation technologygovernanceAnnual MeetingTechnology
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Statistics NZ Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Regions
Statistics New Zealand has released the seventh installment of SA2 and SA3 population projections for 2023-2053. This release covers Whangarei, Ōtorohanga, Horowhenua, Porirua, Tasman, and Selwyn districts, detailing future population size and age-sex structure.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetSocial Issues Statistics New ZealandPopulation ProjectionsStatistical Area 2Statistical Area 3DemographicsTerritorial Authority Areas
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NZ Civil Aviation Authority to Host Webinar on Business Transformation
New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority will host an online webinar on August 31, 2026, to discuss its multi-year Business Transformation program, aiming to modernize operations and enhance safety and security services for aviation participants.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentTransportationComputers and InternetEducation Civil Aviation AuthorityAviation IndustryBusiness TransformationWebinarSafety ServicesSecurity ServicesNZ Civil Aviation Authority
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Tech New Zealand Launches Quantum & Photonics Initiative, Unveils AI Pathway for SMEs
Tech New Zealand introduces Quantum & Photonics NZ to boost advanced technologies and releases a report on practical AI adoption for SMEs, emphasizing digital foundations for productivity gains. New board members also welcomed.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborEducationAgriculture Quantum & Photonics New ZealandSMEsTech New ZealandPhotonicsDigital TransformationTechnology