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So who came to NetHui 2011?

By Susi, 15 July 2011

Below is a rough sector and geographic breakdown of NetHui 2011 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… Read more >>

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NetHui 2011 – discussions and coverage

By Susi, 4 July 2011

The momentum of discussion on, and consideration of, Internet issues raised at NetHui continues through many discussions, social media updates, blog posts, news articles and video. If you are on Twitter please continue to follow the twitter feed . Here is a roundup of coverage of NetHui 2011 that we’ll add to as we come across… Read more >>

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Government Ministers to speak at NetHui 2011 (last year)

By Susi, 7 June 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 >>

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NetHui 2011: Registrations reach 150

By Susi, 17 May 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 >>

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Sponsors rally behind NetHui 2011, registrations well under way

By Susi, 10 May 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 >>

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Professor Lawrence Lessig to keynote

By Susi, 12 April 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 >>

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NetHui 2011 now almost free to attend

By Susi, 29 March 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 >>

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A multi-stakeholder initiative

By Susi, 14 December 2010

NetHui 2011 is a conference that brings together everyone involved with Internet issues in New Zealand. The event is based on the format of multi-stakeholder collaboration successfully introduced by the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The inaugural NetHui will be held over three days from 29 June – 1 July 2011 in Auckland. In future… Read more >>