Media Archives 2005
Media releases and speeches made by Ministers concerning the Digital Strategy during 2005.
Telco benchmarking report - the race is on
Hon David Cunliffe - 21/12/2005
"Some progress has been made but there's much more to be done," said Communications Minister David Cunliffe about the release of a telecommunications benchmarking report today.
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NZLSAT gets satellite go ahead
Hon David Cunliffe - 15/12/2006
"Faster broadband and improved broadcasting are just two benefits consumers may see, as the result of the Government approval of a satellite application," says Minister of Communications David Cunliffe.
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Anti-Spam Bill - First Reading
Hon David Cunliffe - 15/12/2005
The Unsolicitored Electronic Messages Bill, which aims to regulate Spam, had its first reading in Parliament today.
In his first reading speech, Information Technology Minister, David Cunliffe said that in just a few years Spam had gone from being a minor nuisance to being a significant social and economic issue. Speech notes available from www.beehive.govt.nz
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One stop online access to cultural information
Rt Hon Helen Clark - 6/12/2005
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Helen Clark today launched the project to develop an internet portal to connect and project New Zealand's cultural sector. Helen Clark said the cultural internet portal will allow New Zealanders and intending international visitors to access information and experiences in ways that are not possible at the moment.
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BAY OF PLENTY FIRST PLACE IN NATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
Minsitry for Culture and Heritage - 30/11/2005
The Bay of Plenty is the focus of the first part in the regional section of Te Ara, the online national encyclopedia. It is to be launched in Tauranga on 5 December and Whakatane on 6 December.
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The New Zealand institute urges business to turn to ICT to improve productivity and growth.
ComputerWorld - 28/11/2005
See www.computerworld.co.nz and www.nzinstitute.org
The New Zealand institute is urging local businesses to turn to ICT to improve productivity and economic growth. The privately funded think-tank says New Zealand has generated strong economic growth over the past 15 years and the challenge now is to sustain this growth or even to raise it further.
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Address to Knowledge Management in Asia Pacific 2005 Conference
Hon David Cunliffe - 28/11/2005
Address to Knowledge Management in Asia Pacific 2005 Conference Rutherford House Wellington
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Genuine skills shortage in IT - Department of Labour
28/11/2005
The Department of Labour has published skill shortage assessment reports on 10 professional occupations including IT which shows a genuine skills shortage.
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Address to the Digital Cities and Regional Networks Conference
Hon David Cunliffe - 23/11/2005
Address to the Digital Cities and Regional Networks Conference, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. See www.digitalcities.co.nz.
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The 2005 NetSafe Home Computer Security Survey Summary
23/11/2005
This survey by the Internet Safety Group (ISG) offers a snapshot of home computer security in New Zealand. The questions focused primarily on the updating of operating systems, and the installation and updating of anti-virus software and firewalls (the 'Net basics'). The remaining issues covered included fraud/scam experiences, file back-up, 'strong' passwords, and information sources for computer security.
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Opportunities for growth in ICT
Hon David Cunliffe - 18/11/2005
"The Communications and Information Technology portfolios will be key contributors to increasing New Zealand's rate of growth in per capita income," said Minister of Communications and Information Technology David Cunliffe.
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New Digital Strategy Funds Launched
Hon David Cunliffe - 1/11/2005
Two new funding pools are now available uneder the Digital Strategy.
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Mike Manson, ALGIM, talks about local egovernment and the Digital Strategy - 16/10/2005
Mike Manson, President of ALGIM shares his insight into local eGovernment in New Zealand and discusses the strategic role of the CIO as well as the recently launched "digital strategy" for New Zealand.
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Digital Strategy - Announcement of Funding Criteria
Hon David Cunliffe - 7/10/2005
Caretaker Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today announced the launch of the first two pools of funding available under the Digital Strategy, in line with previously announced policy.
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Computer Security Now an Urgent Issue for all Kiwis
3/10/2005
New education campaign launched to promote online security. The Internet Safety Group today launched a six- month campaign to educate New Zealanders on online security and how to protect their computers from information theft.
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Wise Up. A newsletter from the office of Trevor Mallard, Minister of Education
Hon Trevor Mallard & Hon Parekura Horomia 09/09/2005
'Being connected’ is fundamental to learning in the 21st century. Our vision for New Zealand is that all schools can benefit from information and communication technologies wherever they are located...
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1.24 Million Internet Subscribers in New Zealand
26/08/2005
New Zealand had about 1.24 million Internet service provider (ISP) subscribers at the end of March 2005, according to results from the Internet Service Provider Survey released today by Statistics New Zealand.
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Partnerships For Excellence successful applicants
17/08/2005
New Zealand universities have received $17 million to further ICT research in the Government's latest round of grants. Canterbury University was awarded $9.7 million to develop an "ICT Centre of Excellence", while Auckland University received $7 million to create a Health Innovations Institute.
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Appointment of Peter Macaulay as Programme Manager Digital Strategy
05/08/2005
Peter Macaulay has been appointed Programme Manager for the Government’s Digital Strategy.
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Minister opens Taieri's new $1.4m technology suite
Hon Trevor Mallard - 05/08/2005
The government is committed to providing strong public services such as schools that are modern, up-to-date, enjoyable learning environments.
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High speed network to assist govt depts
Hon Trevor Mallard - 04/08/2005
Government agencies will share resources over a high-speed secure network in a major new $14 million e-government initiative announced today.
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Health Information Strategy for New Zealand launched
Hon Annette King - 04/08/2005
To improve health outcomes we need to work smarter and share health information more effectively. This strategy signposts our way towards these objectives..
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Anti-Spam Bill Introduced
Hon David Cunliffe - 28/07/2005
Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has today tabled in Parliament the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Bill.. Release includes explanatory note.
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First World Broadband: Moving up the OECD Rankings
Hon David Cunliffe - 28/07/2005
Speech to TUANZ Telecommunications Day,Duxton Hotel, Wellington
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New Zealand at the World Summit Award 2005
Hon David Cunliffe & Hon Marian Hobbs - 26/07/2005
The New Zealand finalists for the World Summit Awards were announced by Hon David Cunliffe, at a gala event at the National Library of New Zealand. The evening also marked the official launch of the New Zealand World Summit Awards website (www.wsa-awards.org.nz) by Hon Marian Hobbs.
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Good progress on taskforce recommendations
Hon Jim Anderton - 25/07/2005
More than sixty initiatives to grow the economy, ranging from changes in the tax system to encouraging more students to study science and technology, are underway as a result of four Growth and Innovation Framework sector taskforces.
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Q and A on sector taskforce reports
Hon Jim Anderton - 25/07/2005
The Government's economic growth strategy is making good progress as shown by the reports on the GIF Taskforces released today.
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Technology partnership programme to be piloted
Hon Jim Anderton - 22/07/2005
Technology brokerage service to help companies access 20,000 experts internationally.
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Stats NZ making business easier
Hon Pete Hodgson - 19/07/2005
$2.8 million announced to improve Statistics services and lower costs.
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New investment fund to help high growth SMEs
Hon Jim Anderton - 18/07/2005
High growth potential, small businesses needing equity could use new SCIF fund.
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Business consultation website launched
Hon Rick Barker - 15/07/2005
A new online method for government agencies to communicate with business.
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Address to the Auckland Mayoral Forum - Digital Strategy and Local Government
Hon David Cunliffe - 15/07/2005
Address to the Auckland Regional Mayoral Forum - Friday 15 July.
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$8 million package to improve school administration
Hon Trevor Mallard - 12/07/2005
If schools can access reliable and accurate systems, their staff can work more efficiently.
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Students win from new high-tech libraries' system
Hon Trevor Mallard - 12/07/2005
As any librarian will tell you, an up-to-date, comprehensive catalogue is the key to any good library.
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Government backs software venture targeting UK
Hon Jim Anderton - 11/07/2005
Funding of $1.26 million was awarded today for a joint venture of five New Zealand software services companies looking to expand their outsourcing business in the United Kingdom. MORE >>
Isolated schools being connected by FarNet project
Hon Trevor Mallard - 8/07/2005
A project designed to overcome barriers rural Northland school's face because of their geographic isolation is to receive extra funding of over $300,000.
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34,000 Apples (and Toshibas and HPs) for the teacher
Hon Trevor Mallard - 7/07/2005
Laptops are a powerful tool helping teachers deliver quality lessons
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Address to the New Zealand Computer Society
Hon David Cunliffe - 6/07/2005
Speech - Address to the New Zealand Computer Society on the Digital Strategy, 6 July, Auckland.
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Waste reduction schemes to get more teeth
Hon Marian Hobbs - 6/07/2005
It is time to put product stewardship policy in New Zealand on a more formal footing.
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Keynote Address for the 6th Annual Telecommunications and ICT Summit
Hon David Cunliffe - 27/06/2005
Speech - Key note address to the 6th Annual Telecommunications and ICT Summit, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland.
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Cunliffe announces Digital Strategy Advisory Group
Hon David Cunliffe - 23/06/2005
Information Technology Minister, David Cunliffe, today announced the members of the Digital Strategy Advisory Group. See Advisory Group Section of this website.
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$2m to develop technology sector
Hon Jim Anderton - 17/06/2005
Two pilot projects receive $2m to connect tech companies with resources, information and assitance to grow.
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Launch of Connect Canterbury - Speech
Hon Jim Anderton - 17/06/2005
Getting things done in the tech sector. Launch of Connect Canterbury - Speech.
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Wise Up Newsletter - Issue #83 - Education and Government
Introduction from Hon Trevor Mallard - 10/06/2005
Education Sector Newsletter including articles on ICT in Education from the Budget, how the "Loop" high-speed network to help Nelson schools, the extension of West coast broadband under PROBE and the completion of the high speed internet rollout in Canterbury.
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New product to help business save on energy costs.
Hon Trevor Mallard - 31/05/2005
Small to Medium Enterprises will be able to save on energy costs with an innovative new product developed by government in partnership with energy retailers.
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Canterbury rollout of high speed internet complete
Hon Trevor Mallard - 31/05/2005
The roll out of high-speed broadband access to schools in the Canterbury region through Project PROBE has been completed.
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West Coast broadband to extend further
Hon Trevor Mallard - 30/5/2005
The government has announced it is committing a further $568,000 to extend broadband coverage under Project PROBE to communities in the West Coast.
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Recording of the Digital Strategy launch event now available through this website
26/05/2005
With the help of CityLink, you are now able to access a recording of the webcast of the launch event for the Digital Strategy. Limited copies of the recording are available on CD.
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Broadband figures show challenge ahead
Hon David Cunliffe - 25/05/2005
Information Technology and Communications Minister David Cunliffe today welcomed the release of OECD figures on broadband uptake. MORE >>
Loop high speed network to help Nelson schools
Hon Trevor Mallard - 25/05/2005
Funding of $250,000 for the next stage in the development of a high speed computer network connecting 13 Nelson primary and high schools - The Loop - was announced today.
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Investing in early childhood education
Hon Trevor Mallard - 19/05/2005
A significant new investment of $152 million over the next four years continues the government’s drive to lift the education of New Zealand’s youngest children. Includes $16 million for Foundations for Discovery, the new Information Communication Technology (ICT) framework for early childhood education launched in April this year. The framework promotes the use of ICT as a way to strengthen young children’s education, and to help early childhood education services operate efficiently.
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Investment in technology in schools nears $60m
Hon Trevor Mallard - 19/05/2005
The government is investing an additional $30.2 million in Information and Communications Technologies over the next four years.
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Contract signed - authentication service
Hon Trevor Mallard - 19/05/2005
New Zealand is a step closer to providing a common logon authentication service that will ensure privacy and efficiency for e-government users.
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One stop online access to cultural information
Rt. Hon Helen Clark - 16/05/2005
The government will invest $3.6 million to develop an internet portal for New Zealand's cultural sector.
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Budget 2005:Biz portal to lift business performance
Hon Jim Anderton - 16/05/2005
$9.9 million over four years to develop the existing biz.org site into a world class business portal.
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New IT skills programme to rollout to communities
Hon Trevor Mallard 16/05/2005
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a new ‘train the trainers’ IT (information technology) skills programme that will be rolled out to community learning centres in disadvantaged communities around New Zealand over the next two years.
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Digital Strategy Launch - Webcast Details
Hon David Cunliffe 16/05/2005
The launch of The Digital Strategy at 2.30pm at Parliament today will be streamed live to www.r2.co.nz/20050516
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Speech - Address for the launch of the Digital Strategy
Hon David Cunliffe - 16/05/2005
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today to the launch of the Digital Strategy – Creating Our Digital Future.
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Budget 2005: The Digital Strategy – Creating a digital future
Hon David Cunliffe - 16/05/2005
Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today launched the Digital Strategy, a practical and achievable action plan for ensuring all New Zealanders benefit from information and communications technology (ICT).
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Minister extends cybersafety training for schools
Hon David Benson-Pope - 9/05/2005
Schools must give students the practical skills students need to safely negotiate all aspects of cyberspace
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Building digital bridges in the Waikato
Hon David Benson-Pope 5/05/2005
Information and communication technologies being used to enhance the language ability of the students and cultural understanding
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New Zealand home to world's top tourism website
Hon Mark Burton - 5/05/2005
It's official. New Zealand has the best tourism website in the world.
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Covert Filming Bill, first reading speech
Hon Phil Goff - 5/5/2005
Justice Minister Phil Goff's first reading speech to Parliament today on the Crimes (Intimate Covert Filming) Amendment Bill
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Opening Address to IDC Directions Conference
Hon David Cunliffe - 4/05/2005
Speech at the IDC Directions Conference
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Budget 2005 secures funding for Iwi stations equipment upgrade
Hon Parekura Horomia - 3/05/2005
Speech notes prepared for Te Whakaruruhau o Ngä Reo Irirangi Maori, AGM,Te Kohanga National Trust 67 Hanky Street, WELLINGTON Tuesday 3 May, 2005
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IT system to boost Foreign Affairs' consular work
Hon Phil Goff - 26/04/2005
Foreign Affairs officials will be better placed to help New Zealanders in distress overseas when a new consular management information system begins operating early next year
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Accelerating small business into e-commerce loop
Hon Rick Barker - 24/4/2005
Government is part funding a new pilot to assist small businesses get into international trade via the internet and digital technology
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Anderton launches broadband for Marlborough schools
Hon Jim Anderton 15/4/2005
The Minister and Marlborough Mayor "switched on" the first Marlborough schools today.
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Public Records Bill passes into law
Hon Marian Hobbs 14/4/2005
Parliament has today passed new law to improve the accountability of government institutions and meet the recordkeeping challenges of electronic information technology.
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Budget 2005 funds ICT package for under-fives
Hon Trevor Mallard 12/4/2005
A new framework aimed at promoting the use of ICT (information and communications technology) as a tool to strengthen the education young children receive, and to help ece services operate was launched today at Capital E in Wellington.
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Goff introduces covert filming bill
Hon Phil Goff 12/4/2005
Making, publishing or distributing voyeuristic material recorded without consent will carry a penalty of up to three years' jail under new legislation introduced to Parliament today
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Launch of Foundations for Discovery
Hon Trevor Mallard 12/4/2005
A new framework aimed at promoting the use of ICT (information and communications technology) as a tool to strengthen the education young children receive, and to help ece services operate was launched today at Capital E in Wellington.
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Speech to EDUCAUSE Conference
Hon David Cunliffe 8/4/2005
David Cunliffe spoke on an across-sector approach to ICT development in education
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Ultra Wide Band discussion paper released
Hon David Cunliffe 7/4/2005
The public are being invited to comment on spectrum allocations for ultra wide band technology
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Progress on Fixed Wireless Access
Hon David Cunliffe 31/3/2005
Progress is being made on the allocation of area-based spectrum rights for the provision of fixed wireless access services
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Pilot projects for growth and innovation announced
Hon Trevor Mallard 22/3/2005
Today four cutting edge growth and innovation pilot projects were announced - part of a programme aimed at developing a highly skilled workforce in key growth sectors for New Zealand's economy.
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Students use ICT to study forest regeneration
Hon Trevor Mallard 18/3/2005
A project was launched today at Palmerston North Intermediate School that uses the latest technologies to teach students about forest regeneration and ecosystem monitoring.
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Minister congratulates ICT industry on initiative
Hon David Cunliffe 15/3/2005
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today congratulated the ICT industry for establishing a national umbrella organisation for New Zealand ICT sector companies.
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Web-based learning helps rural schools
Hon Trevor Mallard 11/3/2005
A Digital Opportunities project, Kopu, that will enable seven small rural schools in the Thames/Coromandel area to work together using a web-based learning environment was launched today at Opoutere School.
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Minister unveils anti-spam law proposal
Hon David Cunliffe 23/2/2005
Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today unveiled the shape of forthcoming legislation to combat spam.
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Address at Launch of Project ACTIVate
Rt. Hon Helen Clark 11/2/2005
I am delighted to be here today to launch the digital opportunities project – Project ACTIVate
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Mobile technologies support learning
Hon Trevor Mallard 11/2/2005
A project that will trial the use of digital hand-held technologies to enhance and support student learning in science and mathematics was launched today
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Interactive technology linking schools around NZ
Rt. Hon Helen Clark 11/2/2005
Prime Minister Helen Clark today launched Project ACTIVate, an educational network that will link together schools from Auckland and Southland through the use of interactive whiteboards and high-speed internet connections.
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Launch of Te Ara: The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
Rt. Hon Helen Clark 8/2/2005
Speech
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World-first digital encyclopedia goes live online
Rt. Hon Helen Clark 8/2/2005
Prime Minister and Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today launched Te Ara: the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, the first original, official, digital, national encyclopedia in the world.
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