NZ’s digital infrastructure uplifted with first Public Cloud Data Centre Certification

15 May 2025

New Zealand's digital infrastructure has reached a significant milestone with the first certification of the public cloud data centre.

The certification of the CDC Data Centres New Zealand Limited (CDC) facilities in Auckland marks a crucial step in enhancing the security and efficiency of government cloud services.

The Public Cloud Data Centre Certification (PCDCC) initiative, led by the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO), provides a standardised and consistent security assessment of onshore Public Cloud Data Centres.

Richard Ashworth, General Manager All-of-Government Services Delivery, says the certification will boost New Zealand’s digital infrastructure and demonstrates leadership in strategic planning and investment in digital technology.
"The achievement of this milestone will benefit New Zealand government agencies and organisations today and supports our system leadership and long-term digital transformation goals," says Mr Ashworth.

CDC's Silverdale and Hobsonville campuses in Auckland are home to New Zealand's first GCDO-certified Public Cloud Data Centres. Both campuses deliver critical infrastructure technology programs that underpin the security, social and economic wellbeing of New Zealanders.
A Public Cloud Data Centre is large data centre that provides a shared, secure facility for the hosting of cloud ICT services.

"This certification provides New Zealand government agencies and organisations with confidence that the Public Cloud Data Centres they use meet security obligations and reduce ownership, control, and supply chain risks," says Mr Ashworth. "It also streamlines the certification and accreditation processes for providers, reducing the effort required to meet agency certification requests."

PCDCC is part of a broader effort to enhance digital public infrastructure. This initiative aligns with the New Zealand Government's Cloud First policy, which requires government agencies and organisations to adopt public cloud services in preference to traditional ICT systems.

Learn more about the Government’s Public Cloud Data Centre Certification: Public Cloud Data Centre Certification (PCDCC) | NZ Digital government

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