by [email protected] | Nov 8, 2019 | Opinion
This is an opinion piece by Laurence Millar and was originally published in our Spring 2019 newsletter. Source: Good Things Foundation As government places increasing emphasis on digital services, digital inclusion becomes an essential consideration for...
by [email protected] | Oct 25, 2019 | Opinion
An opinion piece by Rahul Watson Govindan. “Falsehood flies, and truth comes limping after it, so that when men come to be undeceived, it is too late; the jest is over, and the tale hath had its effect…” Jonathan Swift Truth is what you...
by [email protected] | Oct 18, 2019 | Opinion
An opinion piece by NZRise board member, Laurence Millar. I do all my banking, travel booking, shopping and communicating online. Surely in the 21st century, I should be able to vote online? If you are voting to elect the president of your sports club, then...
by [email protected] | Oct 18, 2019 | Opinion
This is an opinion piece of NZRise Co-Chair and Ackama CEO, Breccan McLeod-Lundy and was originally published here. New Zealand just had another round of local elections with turnouts so low that it makes the link between elections and the democratic mandate of those...
by Laurence Millar | Sep 5, 2019 | Opinion
Ten years ago I asked “Do we have the vision and courage to seize the opportunity and establish New Zealand as a trusted provider of services to the new global economy?” in the Listener article 20 ideas for a better world. The world has moved on, and the answer to my...
by Shane Ross | Aug 6, 2019 | Opinion
An opinion piece by NZRise Board Member, Shane Ross. The story about the Emperor’s new clothes was brought front of mind when I reviewed the proposed 4th Edition of the Government Procurement Rules. On first glance – and certainly the overall statement –...
