Monday, June 16, 2025

Technology

More e-bike chargers on track for Great Rides

The Government has announced its support for the construction of e-bike charging stations for Hawke’s Bay Trails and the Remutaka Cycle Trail. The first round...

Digital trial for Christchurch and Selwyn libraries

Christchurch City Libraries have partnered with Selwyn Libraries to operate a shared digital collection for a two-year trial period. From 1 July, library members in...

New $8.6m science fund to boost Māori economy

The Government has announced a new, consolidated $8.6 million fund designed to unlock the economic potential of Māori-led research and innovation. The He Ara Whakahihiko...

Attracting and retaining talent in an increasingly complex regulatory environment

Addressing the growing talent crisis in government agencies The battle for talent is intensifying, and government agencies are feeling the pressure. Once considered a stable...

AI training to boost public service productivity

Digitising Government and Public Service Minister, Judith Collins says new artificial intelligence (AI) training will increase the uptake of AI and boost productivity in...

‘Natural’ pacemaker successfully trialled in humans

A 'natural' pacemaker that mimics the heart’s variable rhythm is being trialled in humans for the first time with no adverse effects reported and...

New app to verify international digital credentials

The Government has today released an app to verify international digital credentials such as drivers' licences and proof of age identification. “NZ Verify/Whakatūturu App will...

Health Minister to speak at Melbourne digital health festival

Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health, Matt Doocey will travel to Australia today to attend Digital Health Festival 2025 in Melbourne. Mr...

New online safety toolkit launched for women

A new toolkit to support women and their employers address online harm has been launched by Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg, at the Local Government New...

Fintech firms confirmed for pilot sandbox programme

A pilot programme to help financial technology (fintech) firms shake up competition in the financial and banking sectors is now underway. The Financial Markets Authority...

New security rules for ground-based space infrastructure

New legislation to deter foreign interference and protect New Zealand’s national interests and national security will be in place for operators of ground-based space infrastructure...

New procurement model to drive EV charging investment

The Government has announced it is updating the way it co-invests in public electric vehicle (EV) chargers with the private sector to accelerate the...

Minister applauds significant R&D sector growth

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister, Shane Reti has welcomed a significant milestone in New Zealand’s research and development (R&D) sector, with new figures showing...

New app makes choosing a playground a walk in the park

An academic from the University of Otago's Cancer Society Research Collaboration has created NZ Playground Explorer, a web app with filterable information about every...

Regulatory review to examine telecommunications sector

The Government has today confirmed the Ministry for Regulation’s fourth sector review will look into New Zealand's telecommunications sector.  Minister for Regulation, David Seymour said...