Silverstripe CMS  has won an all government contract with the NZ government.  Over 600 sites will be developed on the platform.   Its a huge boost in credibility for our favorite Content Management System and is likely to see an increase in interest, development and capability in the system. Which all in all is very good news.

Silverstripe's previous notable wins came when it was chosen as the Democratic party's national convention site in 2008  and when Air New Zealand switched to it in 2009.

More info:

http://ict.govt.nz/programme/rethink-online/implementing-rethink-online/common-web-services/platform

http://www.silverstripe.com/blog/common-web-platform/