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Judith Collins stories

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The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Deepfakes, videos that replace a person's face with someone else's using AI, raise concerns over morality, legality, privacy, and online harm.
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NZ tech exports to reach $16 billion before 2030
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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New Zealand's tech industry could become the country's largest export industry by 2030, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
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National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.
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Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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government
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tax
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Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.
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Speeding up the EV conversion: 15 electric vehicle projects receive government funding
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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cartech
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evs
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clean technology
Judith Collins announces $3 million funding for 15 projects to increase charging facilities for electric vehicles in New Zealand.
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Time to power up: Kiwi roads are bustling with 4,000 electric vehicles
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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volvo
Electric vehicles surge in NZ, hitting 4,000 mark on roads ahead of schedule, as government efforts spark EV adoption boom.
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NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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cartech
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
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Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Electric trucks and buses could help New Zealand achieve its goal of 64,000 EVs on the road by 2021, reducing emissions in the process.
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Govt debates online bullying agency
Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Justice Minister Judith Collins believes New Zealand should move with the tech times in response to bullying online.