New Zealand

You are now one of 8 billion humans alive today. The UN predicts a world population of 9.7 billion by 2050 and 10.3 billion by the year 2100.

Governments should treat software as a service that is constantly being improved rather than an item bought or created once.

A new report on NZ public service payroll data published by the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission aims to help agencies lift their game.

Positioning accuracy makes a huge difference for automated systems and operator-assisted technologies like instrument landing for aircraft.

A new nationally consistent rating system for bushfire danger applies across Australia from Thursday.

de Brouwer said it was a ‘pleasure’ to learn from the Kiwi commission about successful public sector reform implementation. 

Directed at all levels of public service, this report shows a principles-based approach to creating more equitable outcomes for citizens.

Data gathered using IoT is helping cities combat crime and reduce pollution in more than 36 cities around the world as part of the Global Smart Cities Alliance.

Jim Chalmers has confirmed Australia will follow Aotearoa New Zealand’s example and put wellbeing at the centre of the national budget.

The last time NZ even had a flu season was in 2019. The flu, along with COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, is expected to hit hard this winter.

Recently, New Zealand conservation minister Kiritapu Allan described NZ’s existing conservation legislation as not fit for purpose, and she’s right.

Effective management of New Zealand’s public sector relies on a mixed model that recognises the need for autonomy in decision-making as well as alignment across the public sector, according to the authors of a new essay on the efficient and effective operation of government. Peter Hughes, the public service commissioner in New Zealand, and associate […]