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Opportunity awaits for young Auckland entrepreneurs

Auckland's young entrepreneurs can now bring their business dreams to life with support from the Tertiary Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2016.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016

Auckland Council

Auckland Council launches Buzzed campaign to target city's youth

Buzzed will feature stories designed to stimulate conversation on the real impacts of alcohol and drugs to inspire change.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016

Cloud Services

Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?

Mayoral hopeful Victoria Crone proposes a digital guru to steer Auckland towards becoming a leading digital city.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016

Wireless Networks

Where is Auckland's free Wi-Fi?

Auckland offers free Wi-Fi in several locations since its 2011 Rugby World Cup expansion. Users can enjoy 1GB daily across 60+ zones.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015

Wireless Networks

Auckland Council drops WiFI gender question following backlash

Auckland Council is removing a pop-up on its free Tomizone Wi-Fi, which asks users to select if they are male or female.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015

Unified Communications

BlinkMobile Interactive signs first NZ Council deal

BlinkMobile Interactive secures a deal with Auckland Council, marking its first NZ partnership and promising enhanced mobility across devices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2014

Unified Communications

TelstraClear to standardise Auckland Council call centres

Auckland Council enlists TelstraClear to streamline call centres, promising to save ratepayers $50.1M over ten years while enhancing efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2012

Customers

Web Drive earns ICANN accreditation

Web Drive becomes the first New Zealand company accredited by ICANN, promising significant savings and enhanced local support for resellers and customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2011

Unified Communications

Merging challenges

The CIO of Auckland Council discusses the challenges of managing expectations after the merger of multiple councils.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

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Apps

Auckland Council rolls out dog safety app

In the wake of several reported dog attacks this week, Auckland Council is this week rolling out a 'dog safety' app designed to keep children safe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016

Wireless Networks

Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material

The Auckland Council defends its free WiFi service after reports of pornography being accessed. Blocking software is not foolproof.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015

Auckland Council

Huawei backs Auckland's innovation hub

Huawei is officially GridAKL's foundation partner, and will provide a $1 million sponsorship to the Auckland based innovation hub.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015

Auckland Council

Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D

Auckland's Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015

Customer Experience

Auckland Council's IT project smashes targets

Auckland Council has released a statement saying its IT project NewCore is tracking on budget, on time and on schedule.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

Government

National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little

The government will do whatever it can to ensure the Auckland convention centre is built under a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group, said Labour.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015

Digital Entertainment

Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming

Auckland Council invests NZD $120,000 in new live-streaming service to enhance transparency and public engagement in local governance from 5 February.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015