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By Richard, 29 July 2011
InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce it has tripled its level of financial support for NetHui 2011 and reduced event costs. The result is that the cost of attending NetHui 2011 is now only a registration fee of $30 plus GST, payable to the conference company organising the event. “NetHui has always… Read more >>
By Richard, 18 July 2011
We’re starting to brainstorm possible streams and sessions for NetHui 2011 and are talking to potential stream leaders to take a lead in organising each set of sessions. The list below is a starting point – by no means final. These streams could be expanded, split, trimmed, or otherwise reallocated with your input. Fire your… Read more >>
By Richard, 17 July 2011
Registrations There are now 150 people registered for NetHui covering a breadth of sectors and communities. We would like to see at least 250 participants so will continue to actively promote the event and we encourage participants to recommend NetHui to friends, colleagues and acquaintances. There are ultimately space limits so people should book early and let their… Read more >>
By Richard, 15 July 2011
InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce that Deputy Prime Minister Bill English will deliver a leadership address at the inaugural NetHui conference on the afternoon of Thursday 30 June. InternetNZ Chief Executive Vikram Kumar says there are a number of Ministers and Members of Parliament participating at NetHui 2011, giving community, business… Read more >>
By Richard, 15 July 2011
Below is a rough sector and geographic breakdown of NetHui participants. It shows a wide range of sectors, significant Business, Government, University and School involvement, not-unexpected huge interest from the ICT community, and substantial Media interest both from Journalists and from other Media organisation staff. There are also clearly sectors that can be encouraged to… Read more >>
By Richard, 12 July 2011
InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce that one of North America’s leading academics will visit New Zealand to deliver a keynote speech at the inaugural NetHui 2011 event. Harvard University Professor of Law Lawrence Lessig is widely known in the global Internet community as a vocal proponent of reduced legal restrictions on… Read more >>
By Richard, 11 July 2011
So here it is! The website and registration system for NetHui 2011 – the start of the process to bring everyone interested in Internet issues together in Auckland mid-year at SkyCity. We’ll be adding to the site regularly with posts and video. We invite you to engage in the forum discussion and we’ll keep you… Read more >>
By Richard, 10 July 2011
InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc.) is very pleased to announce the support of seven sponsors so far for the inaugural NetHui 2011 multi-stakeholder conference, to be held from 29 June to 1 July at Sky City in Auckland. Also registrations to attend have passed 120 and are increasing each day. More information about the event… Read more >>
By Richard, 7 July 2011
Following the outstanding success of the inaugural NetHui 2011 conference, InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce a more-than-repeat performance – NetHui 2012. Part of the unique NetHui 2011 flavour came from keeping the registration fee at a very affordable level, $30 plus GST. In 2012, the registration fee continues to be very… Read more >>
By Richard, 7 July 2011
InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is pleased to announce that Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Information Technology and Communications, will present a keynote speech on the second day of NetHui 2011 at SkyCity in Auckland later this month. The Attorney General, Hon Chris Finlayson, will also present at a panel discussion on Globalisation, the Internet… Read more >>