Executive Director's Report - 13 June 2008
Executive Director's Report to Council meeting - 13 June 2008.
Summary of Recommendations:
Standard Reporting Items:
1. THAT
the Executive Director’s report be received.
2.
THAT
the April 2008 financial reports be received.
3.
THAT
the May 2008 project update reports be received.
Hector’s World
- THAT
Council agree in principle to provide up to $200,000 in funding to Hector’s
World Limited by way of a loan.
- THAT Council agree the following principles be fulfilled by the terms of the loan agreement:
· Supply of money is not interest bearing in the short term.
· The loan is forgivable at InternetNZ’s discretion based on the financial performance of HWL.
· The loan preserves future options for InternetNZ and HWL.
· The loan does not commit either party to the form any future investment or to co-invest at all.
· The loan is intended to be one element of a broader partnership between Netsafe and InternetNZ to support the HWL project.
·
The loan preserves InternetNZ’s ability to benefit financially from its
investment in the long term if HWL is commercially successful and if HWL and
InternetNZ agree to proceed with further investments (consistent with Council’s
strategy to become less dependent on revenue from the .nz fee over time).
- THAT
Council authorise the Executive Director to negotiate a loan agreement
with Hector’s World Limited consistent with the principles outlined above,
and to execute it on the approval of the Executive Committee.
Broadband RFP – Request for signoff
1. THAT
Council approve the changed focus in the fibre campaign and the RFP for
consulting services “New Zealand Broadband Strategy – Request for Proposal”.
Council Paper NZCERT
1. THAT Council notes the draft RFP and supplies any feedback by 18 June (email to campbell@internetnz.net.nz).
- THAT Council authorises the formation
of a project team comprising Frank March, Keith Davidson and Campbell
Gardiner to finalise and issue the RFP.
Website Redevelopment
1. THAT Council agrees that the website should be split into the two high levels of ”Council / Membership” and “Policy / Advocacy”
2. THAT Council agrees to migrate away from Zope and Plone and that the existing website be archived and new content for the new website be created using appropriate tools.
3. THAT staff be requested to investigate suitable content management and web authoring tools appropriate to InternetNZ’s needs.
Internal and Domestic Relationships
1. THAT
the Internal and Domestic Relationships report be received.
Keith Davidson
Executive Director
Standard Reporting Items
Financial Results
Attached to this report are the
financial statements to 30 April 2008. It should be noted these are the interim
results as at month end, as the final audited accounts to 31 March 2008 are
just being completed at the point of preparation of this report and there may
be some aspects of the year end rollover that may have some small effect on the
April results.
InternetNZ’s financial position
looks particularly healthy at 30 April 2008, with $1,556,932 in the bank at
that date. This follows the transfer of more than $500,000 in working capital
to DNC Limited in April, but of course also includes the year end dividends
received from NZRS.
Looking at InternetNZ’s
performance, our net deficit for the month of April was $232,560, compared to
the budget of $243,243.
Generally expenses were in line with or slightly below
budget. Telecommunications costs of $7,748 were $4,498 above the budgeted
$3,250 but this was primarily due to a catch up on the last 3 months of FX’s
Internet bill, which had for some reason been trapped by our office spam
filter, but was fortunately uncovered and embarrassment with FX has been
avoided.
Project Expenses for 1 month to 30 April 2008
|
Strategy 2 - Public Policy |
Actual |
Budget |
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|
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22 Public Policy Projects |
$ |
$ |
|
|
|
|
2202 Internet Code of Practice |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
2203 Parliamentary Internet Caucus |
248.89 |
0 |
|
|
|
2204 Telecommunications Reform |
0 |
6,700.00 |
|
|
|
2205 Internet Regulatory Issues |
1,973.19 |
3,300.00 |
|
|
|
2206 Research - Parl Subs |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
2208 Digital Copyright |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
2209 Overseas Speakers |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
2211 Cyberlaw Fellowship |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
2212 Internet Patents |
420.00 |
420.00 |
|
|
|
2213 Internet History |
1,000.00 |
0 |
|
|
|
2214 Fibre Campaign |
0 |
5,500.00 |
|
|
|
2215 Community FTTH Toolkit |
0 |
2,070.00 |
|
|
|
2302 Digital Comm/Regional Net |
1,388.29 |
0 |
|
|
Total 22 Public Policy Projects |
5,030.37 |
17,990.00 |
|
|
|
23 Related Organisations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2301 Netsafe Sponsorship |
100,000.00 |
100,000.00 |
|
|
|
2303 PIP Sponsorship |
0 |
4,000.00 |
|
|
Total 23 Related Organisations |
100,000.00 |
104,000.00 |
|
|
|
24 Meetings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2100 Public Policy Committee |
0 |
1,000.00 |
|
|
Total 24 Meetings |
0 |
1,000.00 |
|
|
Total Strategy 2 Public Policy |
105,030.37 |
122,990.00 |
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|
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|
Strategy 3 - Technical Policy |
|
|
||
|
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32 Technical Policy Projects |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3202 Certification Authority |
0 |
4,000.00 |
|
|
|
3203 NZCERT Scoping |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
3204 Broadband Measurement |
0 |
3,340.00 |
|
|
|
3206 IPV6 |
853.33 |
0 |
|
|
|
3207 Tech Capability Development Fund |
0 |
3,000.00 |
|
|
|
3209 OOXML |
4,200.00 |
0 |
|
|
Total 32 Technical Policy Projects |
5,053.33 |
10,340.00 |
|
|
|
33 Related Organisations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3302 ISOC Membership |
|
|
|
|
|
3303 NZNOG Sponsorship |
0 |
10,000.00 |
|
|
|
3305 APTLD |
|
|
|
|
|
3310 WIP Sponsorship |
|
|
|
|
Total 33 Related Organisations |
0 |
10,000.00 |
|
|
|
34 Meetings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3401 Technical Policy Committee |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Total 34 Meetings |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Strategy 3 - Technical Policy |
5,053.33 |
20,340.00 |
||
|
|
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|
Strategy 4 - Organisational |
|
|
||
|
|
41 Internal |
84,660.68 |
66,163.00 |
|
|
|
42 Council / Governance |
7,815.31 |
4,500.00 |
|
|
|
43 Members |
0 |
1,250.00 |
|
|
|
44 Special Projects |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4401 Special Projects Fund |
0 |
8,000.00 |
|
|
|
4402 Structural Review |
10,000.00 |
0 |
|
|
|
4403 Internet Foundation / Liz DT Foundation |
20,000.00 |
20,000.00 |
|
|
Total 44 Special Projects |
30,000.00 |
28,000.00 |
|
|
Total Strategy 4 Organisation |
122,475.99 |
99,913.00 |
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|
|
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|
Net Surplus / (Deficit) (excluding DNC) |
(232,559.69) |
(243,243.00) |
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ACTIVITY / WORKSTREAM PROJECT REPORTS TO: 31 MAY 2008
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Activity: Access Grid - internetnz.net.nz/projects/accessgrid/ |
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Status: Updated: |
K |
This project has been stalled for some time, but is gaining some momentum on the basis that the 10th floor fit out will be temporary and low cost, due to uncertainty for the long term use of the 10th floor space, but that equipment for the access grid will be able to be utilized should we have to relocate. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
Capex |
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Staff Support: |
Simon |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 60,000 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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|
Activity: Broadband / Fibre Campaign - internetnz.net.nz/projects/bband/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The purpose of this project is to fund activities related to persuading political parties to adopt ambitious fibre plans in their election manifestos, and to hold an election year debate between ICT spokespeople.
In May, the Public Policy committee signed off on new approach to the campaign and an RFP for consultant effort related to the above commenced. In addition, we placed the "public campaign" planning on hold for the time being and responded to government budget announcements.
Digital Strategy submission was also prepared, signed off and lodged. Staff attended TUANZ Telecommunications Day (8 May) and the Government’s Broadband Investment Forum. Meeting were also held with various stakeholders to discuss approach to fibre. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
|
|
Staff Support: |
Jordan |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 130,000 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
|
Activity: Broadband Measurement - internetnz.net.nz/projects/bbandmsmt/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
InternetNZ continues to seek a useful broadband measurement tool, independent of that provided to the Commerce Commission by Epitiro. In May, a detailed proposal prepared by MediaLab/WAND was received, which will go to the June Council meeting for sign-off.
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|
Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Campbell |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 50,000 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
|
Activity: Certificate Authority - internetnz.net.nz/projects/ca/ |
||
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Status: Updated: |
J |
In 2007, Liverton was selected as CA scoping contractor. They completed their scoping report in December 2007, and subsequently wrote a 'strawman' document. The strawman is intended to be discussed at a workshop, held jointly by InternetNZ and the SSC. Workshop timeframes were briefly discussed at May’s Tech-Pol meeting, with the Committee opting to discuss next steps in more depth at the next Tech-Pol meeting. |
|
Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Campbell |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 50,000 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
|
Activity: Consumer Computer Security Education - internetnz.net.nz/projects/computereducation/ |
||
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Status: Updated: |
J |
This project is yet to be fully defined. However, it broadly relates to working with other parties to develop computer security education materials, for general public consumption.
No activity was undertaken in May. |
|
Updated: |
June 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Richard |
|
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Annual Budget: |
$ 25,000 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
|
Activity: Cyberlaw Fellowship - internetnz.net.nz/projects/cyberlaw/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The Cyberlaw Fellowship – a joint partnership between InternetNZ and Victoria University - has successfully entered its third year.
Cynthia LaBerge has commenced her position as the third Cyberlaw Fellow. A review of the first two years will be undertaken in May / June 2008.
Her area of research relates to privacy law, focusing on gaps in the law regarding government access to private data and the degree to which threats to national security override New Zealanders’ right to privacy. |
|
Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Campbell |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 90,000 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
|
Activity: Digital Communities - internetnz.net.nz/projects/digcomms/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
InternetNZ is engaged in ongoing discussions with LGNZ and other stakeholders following on from the outputs from the digital communities summit earlier in the year, and is flowing through to the activities of the Rural BB Working Party, the establishment of the Digital Development Council, and other activities. |
|
Updated: |
May 2008 |
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|
Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Simon |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 40,000 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
|
Activity: ENUM - internetnz.net.nz/projects/enum/ |
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Status: Updated: |
K |
Following a discussion with the TCF Board it was agreed that the ENUM project be 'suspended' until 30 November 2008, due to pressures from other regulatory activities.
Note: there is an ENUM taskforce, tasked with developing ENUM activities and recognising the importance of both carriers and users in the development of co-ordinated high-level ENUM policies.
In May, Tech-Pol & Pub-Pol Committees discussed the possibility of holding a user ENUM trial with WorldxChange. |
|
Updated: |
May 2008 |
|
|
Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Campbell |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 20,000 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
|
Activity: Honeypot - internetnz.net.nz/projects/honeypot/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The Honeypot project (an environmental scan of the .nz domain name space to detect malicious web content using client honeypot technology) is progressing well.
Victoria University has completed its initial study on sample websites and is now conducting its quarterly studies. No activity was undertaken in May.
Note: the June Council will be given a Honeypot project update by Vic Uni Comp Sci researchers.
|
|
Updated: |
May 2008 |
|
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Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Campbell |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 20,000 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
|
Activity: Internet Code of Practice - internetnz.net.nz/projects/icop/ |
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Status: Updated: |
L |
The Internet Code of Practice project relates to development and implementation of a self-regulatory code for ISPs, to spread and sustain best practice in their operations. Parts of the ICOP have been rewritten to accommodate the TCF Customer Complaints Scheme and Telecommunications Dispute Resolutions Service. In May the ICOP was redrafted along with a cover note for Pub-Pol Committee and ISPANZ; and tabled on their respective agendas for discussion in June. |
|
Updated: |
May 2008 |
|
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
|
|
Staff Support: |
Campbell |
|
|
Annual Budget: |
$ 0 |
|
|
YTD Actual: |
$ 0 |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ 0 |
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Activity: Industry Best Practice Programme - internetnz.net.nz/projects/bestpractice/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The Industry Best Practice project is still being initiated. The 'vision' for the programme is as follows: Best practice documents detailing industry-accepted practices and processes would be written. Documents would relate to delivery of Internet services/technology in New Zealand. Documents could be used to form flexible codes of practice in the Internet area, or to form a body of knowledge for future generations of Internet enablers in NZ to leverage and refer to. In May, a one-page summary of the project was sent to the NZNOG mailing list. Feedback was positive, with three people responding off-list - two volunteering to participate and one responding with some background information. Tech-Pol Committee is to come up with a small list of best practice topics that are non-controversial, with the aim of getting a few written over the next six months. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
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Staff Support: |
Campbell |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 40,000 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: International Speakers - internetnz.net.nz/projects/intspeakers/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
InternetNZ occasionally makes use of appropriate speakers when in the Pacific. Guests are invited to New Zealand with events fitted around their visits.
No activity was undertaken in May. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
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Staff Support: |
Susi |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 12,500 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
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Activity: Internet in New Zealand History - internetnz.net.nz/projects/history/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
InternetNZ has commissioned journalist Keith Newman to write the History of the Internet in New Zealand.
In May, Newman’s manuscript was sent to the printers.
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
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Staff Support: |
Susi |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 35,000 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: InternetNZ Membership Plan - internetnz.net.nz/projects/membership/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
Opportunity to promote membership is continuing to be taken at New Zealand ICT industry events; generally by informal networking or sponsoring event stands where InternetNZ marketing material is on display and a staffer on hand to explain membership benefits.
In May, InternetNZ’s Membership Communications survey was developed and sent to the Members-Announce mailing list for members to complete.
No events were sponsored in May. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#4: Org Capability |
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Staff Support: |
Campbell |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 30,000 |
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: IPv6 – internetnz.net.nz/projects/ipv6/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The IPv6 project “champions” the NZ conversion to IPv6 within the industry, including telco’s, ISP’s, corporates, and home users.
In May, staff continued to undertake initial preparations for hosting the upcoming IPv6 Hui and workshops. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
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Staff Support: |
Susi |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 30,000 |
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: NZNOG - internetnz.net.nz/projects/nznog/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The NZNOG project relates to InternetNZ's support of the New Zealand Network Operator's Group; specifically, sponsoring their annual conference $10,000 (Platinum Sponsor).
No activity was undertaken in May. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
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Staff Support: |
Susi |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 10,000 |
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: NZCERT - internetnz.net.nz/projects/nzcert/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
This project investigates scoping the establishment of a New Zealand Computer Emergency Response Team (NZCERT), to provide computer incident prevention, response and mitigation strategies for members, a national alerting service and an incident reporting scheme. In May, an NZCERT Request for Proposal (RFP) document was drafted and reviewed by the exe dir and deputy exe dir. The RFP will be further discussed by Tech-Pol at its June meeting.
Note: The purpose of the RFP is to seek expressions of interest from contractors able to liaise with a range of stakeholders to produce a report scoping the establishment of an NZCERT.
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
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Staff Support: |
Campbell |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 25,000 |
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: Pacific Internet Partnership - internetnz.net.nz/projects/pip/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The Pacific Internet Partnership (PIP) is a consortium of independent organisations who have joined together to share their passion and resources to improve the technical IT skills in the Pacific Island Countries.
In May, Don Hollander prepared a business plan relating to PIP’s forthcoming activities for the financial year. The UNDP also withdrew from the partnership. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
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Staff Support: |
Susi |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 25,000 |
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: Parliamentary Internet Caucus - internetnz.net.nz/projects/parlcaucus/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The Parliamentary Internet Caucus brings together Members of Parliament to learn about technology issues.
InternetNZ provides support and assistance in identifying suitable speakers.
In May, Broadband and Fibre were chosen as the subject for the meetings in June and July, with two presenters arranged. |
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Updated: |
June 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Richard |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 10,000 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: Secretariat – ISPANZ - internetnz.net.nz/projects/secretariatispanz/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
InternetNZ acts as secretariat for the ISP Association of New Zealand (ISPANZ).
In May, staff (Richard Wood) undertook business-as-usual Secretariat duties for ISPANZ. |
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Updated: |
June 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#2: PubPol |
|
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Staff Support: |
Richard |
|
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Annual Budget: |
$ 0 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ 0 |
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YTD Budget: |
$ 0 |
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Activity: Special Projects Fund - internetnz.net.nz/projects/specialprojects/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
This is a $100,000 contestable fund, established for use for any special projects that are likely to arise during each year, but not specifically planned or known at the time of establishing the annual budget.
No activity was undertaken in May. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
Special Projects Fund |
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Staff Support: |
Laura / Keith |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 100,000 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
|
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Activity: Technical Capability Development Fund - internetnz.net.nz/projects/tcdf/ |
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Status: Updated: |
J |
The TCDF project is a Technical Policy Committee initiative to consolidate a range of technical funding mechanisms into a more manageable and accountable format, described more fully to Council at meeting held 4 March 2006.
No activity was undertaken in May. |
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#3: TechPol |
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Staff Support: |
Laura / Keith |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 40,000 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
|
YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: Website Redevelopment - internetnz.net.nz/projects/website/ |
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Status: Updated: |
K |
Prior to 2005, the InternetNZ website was created manually using static HTML. In 2005, a major transition was made to the use of the Plone/Zope combination for a Content Management System. This project describes the transition from the initial Plone/Zope site to one based on the newer 3.x version of Plone.
Scripting has now been developed to allow the existing site content to be migrated to the new version. In May, new server hardware additions were included into the project, with all work needing to be duplicated so the existing site can remain online.
Note: In May, there were 40,908 total visits to the InternetNZ website, compared with 42,504 in April.
The following statistics (total visits) were generated on InternetNZ’s other main websites:
blog.internetnz.net.nz – 19,721 (17,349 in April) digest.internetnz.net.nz – 9,602 (9,522 in April) cyberlaw.org.nz – 7,504 (6,763 in April) stopspam.co.nz – 1,714 (2,172 in April) ipv6.org.nz – 557 (735 in April) peering.internetnz.net.nz – 498 (379 in April)
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Updated: |
May 2008 |
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Strat. Priority: |
#4: Org Capability |
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Staff Support: |
Nick W |
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Annual Budget: |
$ 25,000 |
|
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YTD Actual: |
$ |
|
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YTD Budget: |
$ |
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Activity: World Internet Project - internetnz.net.nz/projects/wip/ |
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Status: Updated: |
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The World Internet Project is an international research project that aims to track the trends of the Internet over a number of years assessing its impact around the world by each country surveying both users and non-users of the Internet. AUT are conducting the research in New Zealand.
In May, a report on the World Internet Project New Zealand Benchmark Survey 2007 was produced, the document is a preview to the final report, which is due to be released in July 08. It is primarily an internal document that has been produced for WIPNZ funding bodies. |
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#2: PubPol |
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Staffing Report
Moves
are underway to contract in-house technical support services, with some
external backup from FX Networks. This should provide greater support to
Technical Policy projects also, and issues such as the Access Grid will be
promoted as urgent projects.
I
will be departing for ICANN Paris on 18 June, and will be taking annual leave
after the meeting, returning to work on Monday 14 July. I will likely be out of
contact for much of the time on Annual Leave, and Jordan will be acting ED
during that time.
Membership Report at 31 May 2008
Fellows 14
Individual 91
Professional Individual 53
Small Organisation 36
Large Organisation 7
Total 201
International Commitments
International events in 2008 being covered by the ED’s office include:
ICANN Paris: 22 - 28 June
OECD BB Seoul: 16 - 18 June
ACCC: 24 - 25 July
PICISOC / PACINET: 1 - 5 Sept
ICANN Africa: 2 - 8 Nov
APTLD India: 6 - 7 Dec
IGF India: 8 - 11 Dec
Digital Development Council Report
The Digital Development
Council has now been incorporated and the Councillors appointed, including Fran
Wilde as Chair, Keith Davidson as InternetNZ representative and Michael
Wallmannsberger as Alternate, Ernie Newman from TUANZ with Chris O’Connell as
Alternate, Paul Matthews from NZCS with Don Robertson as Alternate, Don
Hollander from 2020 Communications Trust with Christine Makumbe as Alternate,
Carol-Lee Anderson from Women in Technology with Cheryl Horo as Alternate,
Steve Summers from BusinessNZ with Phil O’Reilly as Alternate, Colin Drew from
Local Government New Zealand with Eugene Bowen as Alternate, and Antony Royal
representing Maori community interests.
The inaugural meeting of the
Council was held on 4 June, with major decisions including the appointment of
the Chair, the creation of an appointments Panel to oversee the employment of
the DDC General Manager, and the creation of a funding committee. Key tasks
will be to establish the Digital Development Forum, and establish membership
criteria, which generally will be for national organizations who maintain an
ICT focus. Initial funding for the first 2 years of operation of the Council is
established and budgets will need to be prepared to uplift this funding.
As previously advised to INZ
Council, the DDC is poised to become a major influence in Government policy
setting for ICT and has the potential to approve significant funding relating
to Digital Strategy projects.
Council members will be
reimbursed for expenses and at the nominal rate of $100 per hour for engagement
on DDC activities.
The Council will next meet in
early July for a major planning day. Michael will be attending in my place due
to my annual leave commitments.
It is my intention to include a summary of activities from the DDC in the monthly ED’s report to INZ Council.
