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Site blocking won't work
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 2:07 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ is surprised by today’s announcement of court action from Sky TV to a range of ISPs, asking them to block New Zealand Internet users from accessing certain websites. Sky’s assertion is that this move is designed to hamper piracy of online ... More >>
The Hon Clare Curran confirmed to open NetHui 2017
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 5:42 pm | InternetNZ
Prior to the election Labour announced that they would be looking at the regulatory framework for the distribution of digital content, a first principles review of the copyright act, and to modernise telecommunications regulation. More >>
New Zealand Internet Research Forum 2017
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 4:48 pm | InternetNZ
Registrations for this year's New Zealand Internet Research Forum are open. More >>
NZ’s digital divide now on display
Thursday, 17 August 2017, 1:48 pm | InternetNZ
A new map that clearly shows where digital divides exist in New Zealand is now available. InternetNZ has teamed up with the 20/20 Trust to build an interactive map called the Digital Divide Map - which shows the different digital divides facing New Zealanders ... More >>
Telco Bill Will Protect Fair Broadband Prices after 2020
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 9:14 am | InternetNZ
Today the Government released draft legislation to regulate wholesale telecommunications networks. It confirms new measures to protect consumer interests, to support better service quality and fair prices for users. More >>
Kiwis get better value with Internet & mobile services
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 12:27 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ is very pleased to see consumers of broadband and mobile services getting better value for money. More >>
WannaCry provides important lessons for cyber security
Monday, 15 May 2017, 1:37 pm | InternetNZ
Over the past weekend, thousands of computers around the world were infected with a malicious piece of software called WannaCry. There is risk that this malware may continue to spread, or even encourage copycat activity. More >>
Celebrating a boost to New Zealand cybersecurity
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 3:51 pm | InternetNZ
New Zealand's new Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT NZ) opens its doors today, and InternetNZ is welcoming the day with open arms. More >>
Fibre-focused future for telco regulation welcomed
Monday, 6 March 2017, 1:29 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ has supported the Government’s proposals on telco regulation in a submission lodged on Friday. More >>
Australian report shows fair use vital in copyright reform
Tuesday, 20 December 2016, 4:39 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ welcomes the report of the Australian Productivity Commission into intellectual property arrangements. More >>
NZ’s Internet skyrocketing but digital divide still evident
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 4:25 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ has welcomed a new report showing Internet trends over the last nine years. The trends report has been released by the Auckland University of Technology and is a collation of the biennial NZ World Internet Project surveys from 2007-2015. More >>
InternetNZ welcomes NetSafe as approved agency
Monday, 21 November 2016, 3:01 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ today welcomes NetSafe to its new role as "approved agency" under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015. More >>
Telco review could mean huge opportunities for NZ
Monday, 3 October 2016, 5:34 pm | InternetNZ
Does anyone need Gigabit fibre in 2016? The launch of blazing-fast fibre services has met skepticism, with journalists asking “does anyone need this?” Well, some experts are convinced you do, and I tend to agree. If you search for “things you ... More >>
Gigabit fibre sets the pace for 2020
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 4:53 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ welcomes the news that Chorus will allow its fibre users to access Gigabit speeds. More >>
Register now for NetHui – NZ’s coolest Internet event
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 12:50 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ is pleased to announce that registrations for NetHui 2016 are now open. Last month, InternetNZ announced that NetHui will break from tradition in its 6th year, and be one-day events held in three different local communities, instead of ... More >>
TPP laws risk creative handbrakes
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 4:21 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ has released its submission to Parliament on the TPP Amendment Bill. The submission sets out ways to update the draft legislation to deliver the most fair possible copyright laws for all New Zealanders. More >>
New website throws spotlight on ISPs
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 10:59 am | InternetNZ
InternetNZ has launched a new website, called ISP Spotlight, which will help New Zealanders make more informed choices about their Internet providers. More >>
Seven NZ finalists announced in Internet awards
Thursday, 23 June 2016, 4:37 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ is excited to announce seven New Zealand companies that have been named finalists for their innovative work with the Internet. More >>
Tech sector brings opportunities by the billions
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 9:43 am | InternetNZ
InternetNZ is proud to support a new report that analyses New Zealand's tech sector and brings to light huge economic opportunities that we may be missing out on. More >>
InternetNZ presents TPP views to Select Committee
Thursday, 7 April 2016, 1:18 pm | InternetNZ
InternetNZ Chief Executive Jordan Carter and Issues Advisor James Ting-Edwards appeared today before Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee as it conducts its examination of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement. More >>