2009

R v the Internet: video & audio available

Media Release – 18 December 2009 - Video and audio recordings from the recently-held ‘R v the Internet Seminar’ are now available at http://www.r2.co.nz/20091203.

InternetNZ highlights Linux Conference

Media Release – 17 December 2009 – Hundreds of open source software aficionados will congregate in Wellington this January for the Linux.conf.au conference (LCA2010).

InternetNZ welcomes improvements to Section 92A

Media Release - 16 December 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) has welcomed today's announcement by Hon Simon Power of proposed improvements to section 92A of the Copyright Act 1994.

Legal professionals to assemble for Internet seminar

Media Release – 1 December 2009 – A lineup of high-profile legal professionals, including Attorney-General Hon Christopher Finlayson, Solicitor-General David Collins QC and Judge David Harvey will assemble in Wellington this Thursday, 3 December for the R v the Internet Seminar.

Suppression debate shows importance of Seminar

Media Release - 17 November 2009 - The Law Commission report "Suppressing Names and Evidence" released on Monday is expected to come under intense scrutiny at the December seminar on law and the Internet to be jointly hosted by InternetNZ, the Law Commission and the Ministry of Justice.

Formation of New Zealand IPv6 Task Force

Media Release - 16 November 2009 (published on behalf of the New Zealand IPv6 Task Force) - New Zealand is poised to accelerate implementation of the next generation Internet protocol, IPv6, with the formation of the New Zealand IPv6 Task Force, aligned with the global IPv6 Forum. The work of the Task Force will be driven by impending exhaustion of existing IPv4 addressing and the associated risk and additional cost that this is expected to impose.

Internet law seminar to examine contempt issues

Media Release – 10 November 2009 – InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc), the Law Commission and the Ministry of Justice are co-hosting a seminar next month for legal, media and Internet professionals to discuss issues around suppression orders, contempt of court and the Internet.

InternetNZ alarmed by latest ACTA leaks

Media Release - 4 November 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is concerned by media stories indicating a change in direction in the latest round of Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations.

InternetNZ welcomes Rural Broadband proposals

Media Release - 29 September 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased with today’s announcement by Steven Joyce of the details for how the Government will invest $300m in rural broadband.

InternetNZ comments on Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative

Media Release - 16 September 2009 - Following from a media release earlier today, InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) has now considered the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative in more detail and provides comment below:

InternetNZ commends Government broadband announcement

Media Release - 16 September 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is delighted with today's announcement of a regionally-based approach to investing in ultra-fast broadband for New Zealand.

InternetNZ welcomes Government rural broadband targets

Media Release - 10 September 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is encouraged by the announcement of Government targets for rural broadband, seeing them as an essential complement to the urban plans anticipated under the $1.5 billion ultra fast broadband investment initiative.

InternetNZ appoints David Wright to NZRS Board

Media Release - 13 August 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wright to the .nz Registry Services Board.

InternetNZ calls for “Notice and Notice” system to replace Section 92A

Media Release – 10 August 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) has today released its submission to the MED’s review of Section 92A of the Copyright Act, proposing a notice and notice system in New Zealand as a preferred response to the issue of illicit peer-to-peer filesharing.

Vint Cerf to headline IPv6 Hui

Media Release – 6 August 2009 (published on behalf of the New Zealand IPv6 Steering Group) - The New Zealand IPv6 Steering Group announces that ‘Father of the Internet’ and global IPv6 proponent Dr Vint Cerf is visiting New Zealand this month to headline the IPv6 Hui.

InternetNZ farewells Pete Macaulay

Media Release - 3 August 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) bids a fond farewell to immediate past-President Pete Macaulay who has served InternetNZ for six years.

InternetNZ announces Council election results

Media Release - 3 August 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) announces official results in this year's InternetNZ Council elections.

Government copyright proposals a mixed bag - InternetNZ

Media Release – 14 July 2009 – InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) describes the Government’s proposals to fix Section 92a of the Copyright Act as a mixed bag that tries to combine the benefits of a notice and notice approach with the toxic remains of a termination regime. Also, issues of ISP definition and safe harbour do not appear to have been addressed.

New Zealand Internet Industry Awards – applications open

Media Release - 10 July 2009 (published on behalf of the Liz Dengate Thrush Foundation) - The Liz Dengate Thrush Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the inaugural New Zealand Internet Industry Awards are now open.

InternetNZ thanks Executive Director

Media Release - 3 July 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) advises that Executive Director Keith Davidson will be changing roles soon and thanks him for his sterling work to-date.

InternetNZ supports Internet Awards

Media Release – 3 July 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce its support for the 2009 Australia and New Zealand Internet Best Practice Awards to be held in October, as well as the 2009 Liz Dengate Thrush Internet Awards to be held in August.

InternetNZ launches .nz awareness campaign

Media Release - 3 July 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce the launch of an online awareness campaign highlighting New Zealand’s domain name space.

NZFACT backdown welcome – InternetNZ

Media Release – 16 June 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) has today asserted that NZFACT is sowing confusion regarding recent moves by the French Government to respond to an adverse judicial ruling on copyright issues.

InternetNZ welcomes French ruling on copyright

Media Release – 12 June 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) welcomes a ruling by France’s highest constitutional authority that terminating Internet accounts of copyright infringers is unconstitutional.

92A: Termination should be off the table

Media Release – 10 June 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) today calls on the Minister of Commerce, Simon Power, to make sure that the review of s92A of the Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act does not repeat the mistakes the previous law made.

Global Internet community to gather in Sydney

Media Release - 21 May 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) encourages all New Zealanders with an interest in global Internet governance to attend a meeting of ICANN being held next month in Sydney.

InternetNZ supports Australasian Linux Conference

Media Release – 11 May 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce its leading sponsorship of Linux.conf.au 2010 (LCA2010).

InternetNZ provides feedback on Broadband Investment Initiative

Media Release - 28 April 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) has responded to the Government’s request for comment on its Broadband Investment Initiative, supporting the approach and providing feedback on a variety of policy, consultation and timing aspects.

InternetNZ appoints Acting CEO

Media Release – 24 April 2009 – InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Currey as Acting CEO.

Fibre plan huge opportunity for New Zealand

Media Release - 31 March 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) congratulates the Minister of Communications Steven Joyce and the Government for solidly following through with their pre-election commitment to a fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network for New Zealand.

InternetNZ to refresh structure

Media Release – 27 March 2009 – InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) today advised that it is refreshing its operating structure.

InternetNZ welcomes Government decision to abandon Copyright Act clause

Media Release - 23 March 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc.) welcomes the decision by Government today to amend Section 92A of the Copyright Act through starting a process to create a more workable law.

InternetNZ welcomes decision on faulty Copyright clause

Media Release - 23 February 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) welcomes the Government's decision to defer the commencement of Section 92A of the Copyright Act until March 27 and to suspend the Section if no agreement can be reached.

Copyright Code submissions back repeal of 92A

Media Release - 19 March 2009 - InternetNZ has reviewed the 50-odd submissions on the Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum ISP Copyright Code of Practice and finds overwhelming support for repeal of Section 92A of the Copyright Act.

TelstraClear decision must mean end of 92A

Media Release - 11 March 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) says TelstraClear's decision not to support the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum Copyright Code of Practice means the Government should promptly repeal Section 92A of the Copyright Act.

InternetNZ supports ISOC France in fighting termination

Media Release - 4 March 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) expresses its support for ISOC France against the introduction of draconian laws intended to cut people off the Internet based on mere allegations of copyright infringement.

Protect yourself from online fraud, says InternetNZ

Media Release - 3 March 2009 - This week is 'Fraud Awareness Week,' and InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) strongly recommends Internet users review their computer security practices to maximise their online safety.

Telco report of little value - InternetNZ

Media Release - 23 February 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) finds little to commend about the incumbent telcos’ report “Getting the Most from High Speed Broadband in New Zealand: Investing in Productivity Growth” but is not surprised telcos are fighting the Government’s fibre rollout plan.

No surprise at growing dismay over Copyright Act

Media Release - 18 February 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is not surprised at the spread of local and international reaction against Section 92A of the Copyright Act, noting that InternetNZ has consistently urged the Government to repeal or at least delay introduction of the Section.

InternetNZ looks forward to fibre future

Media Release - 5 February 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) today responds to the announcement by Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce in respect to cancellation of the Broadband Investment Fund.

Internet users rights at risk, says InternetNZ

Media Release - 4 February 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) welcomes the release for public consultation of the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum Draft ISP Copyright Code.

InternetNZ calls for urgent Government action on Copyright problem

Media Release - 13 January 2009 - InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) calls on the Government to urgently resolve problems with Section 92A of the Copyright Act, to prevent the cutting off of Internet access to innocent people and businesses, and disruption to business.

Appointment of NZRS Chief Executive

Media Release - 13 January 2009 - .nz Registry Services (NZRS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jay Daley to the position of Chief Executive of NZRS.