Regulation stories - Page 8
New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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drones
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law
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nzalpa
As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.
Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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healthtech
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government
Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.
ANZ channel businesses on the road to change
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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iot
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ar, vr & metaverse
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social media
Understanding the elements of change is key for IT businesses to thrive, says Jim Hamilton of CompTIA ANZ Channel Community.
Is Australia suffering from an emerging skills gap?
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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chartered accountants
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regulation
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digital economy
Australia's emerging skills gap could hinder technological progress, warns a new report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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government
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chartered accountants
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regulation
New Zealand at risk of falling behind in digital economy due to declining enrolment in STEM subjects, says new report.
Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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operating systems
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security vulnerabilities
Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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commerce commission
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air new zealand
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shares
Air New Zealand, the national carrier, will scrap its pre-selected travel insurance option after receiving a formal warning from the Commerce Commissi.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus
Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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uc
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chorus
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telco
New Zealand shares fell on the last day of 2014, rounding out an 18 percent annual gain that was led by telecommunications network operator Chorus,.
Tweaked Connor ownership soothes regulator's concerns in Acurity takeover
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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healthtech
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commerce commission
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regulation
The Commerce Commission has signed off a takeover bid for Acurity Health Group by its three biggest shareholders after tweaks to the holding compan.
Taxpayer money-go-rounds hampering growth, says NZ Initiative
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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new zealand initiative
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oecd
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regulation
Income redistribution schemes such as Working for Families, which pay back money people have often already paid as tax, are a barrier to the econom.
Horizon Energy first-half profit drops 58% on regulated price curbs
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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commerce commission
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shares
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regulation
Horizon Energy Distribution, the Bay of Plenty lines company which exceeded its regulated price path in 2012, said first-half profit fell 58 percen.
NZ payments systems ripe for regulation, Orwell CEO Sanchez says
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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regulation
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financial crime
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digital infrastructure
New Zealand's payments and settlements system is lagging behind the rest of the world in terms of regulation, and a new framework is needed for a s.
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield appetite; Spark, Fletcher gain
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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stock market
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early childhood education
New Zealand shares rose to a fresh record, paced by Spark New Zealand, Fletcher Building and Contact Energy, as investors continued to be drawn to.
Goldsmith approves second tranche of FMCA regulation
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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licensing
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peer-to-peer lending
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regulation
The second phase of regulation of the Financial Markets Conduct Act, which overhauled the decades old Securities Act, has been approved by newly in.
NZ firm slammed for Facebook “retard” post
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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facebook
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social media
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regulation
Kiwi company Platinum Wheels faces backlash and an ASA reprimand for a Facebook post mocking people with Down syndrome, now removed after public outcry.
Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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uc
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government
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chorus
Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.
Simon Moutter appointed CEO of Telecom
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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chorus
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regulation
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services
Telecom has appointed Simon Moutter as CEO and managing director, effective September 1. He will receive a base salary of NZD $1.35 million.
500 million now accessing the internet in China
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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uc
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government
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telco
Half a billion people in China now access the internet, yet penetration is only 37.7%, suggesting significant growth potential remains.
Mobile termination process begins
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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commerce commission
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regulation
New Zealand begins the lengthy process of setting wholesale prices for mobile call and text termination, targeting completion by March 2011.
Breaking: Newman resigns from TUANZ
Fri, 13th Aug 2010
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tuanz
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regulation
Ernie Newman resigns as TUANZ Chief Executive after 12 years, citing recent mobile termination rate regulation as a pivotal factor.