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ITP members had a lively debate on whether Aotearoa should follow in Australia’s footsteps and ban social media for under 16’s. So many pros and cons.

Datagrid has teamed up with Chorus on plans for a 6,000km fibre network that would form a ring around the Tasman Sea. But linking centres like New Plymouth and Greymouth will depend on sufficient demand being identified.

Australia is set to ban under-16s from social media and next year will trial technology to enforce the ban. So what exactly are these options – and what does the evidence say about their effectiveness?

Minister Collins is advocating for a DefenceTech industry in Aotearoa. Is this feasible? will it work? Here is a discussion with some insights and ideas.

It’s a grim end to the year for the health IT workforce with a Hunger Games process set to play out as staff gear up to compete for 37% fewer jobs.