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Labour Party stories - Page 2

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John Key's chickens on notice over official information requests
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Labour calls out systemic abuse of info requests, setting stage for Ombudsman's review to challenge New Zealand government's transparency.
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Don't blame technology, rape is rape
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.
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Post-election Facebook: all is not quiet.
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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I’ve noticed that left-wing supporters are far more vocal about their distaste for the right than right-wing supports are at all.
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Labour’s education policy aims to reduce digital divide
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.
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Google NZ ups Kiwi tax payment...
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Google is paying more tax in New Zealand than previously but its tax bill in 2013 isn’t likely to stress a company with US$15.42 billion of revenue globally in the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
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Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM’s visit
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Dunedin Hospital IT meltdown compromises patient care, takes focus off Prime Minister's visit, says Labour MP.
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GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.
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Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Labour slams govt for shelving copyright law review, urges NZ internet and creative sectors to push for reform to match digital age needs.
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Did security flaw leave 63,000 Govt docs vulnerable?
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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The Ministry of Justice is alleged to have suffered a serious website security flaw last week, with up to 63,000 documents potentially publicly accessed.
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Telecom job cuts takes a turn for the worst
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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The Labour Party claims the telco will cut up to 1500 jobs later this month.
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Key’s Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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John Key's threat to overrule NZ's Commerce Commission could raise broadband bills by $12 monthly, Labour claims, criticising political interference.
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November net worth increases $3.5 billion for Zuckerberg
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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As Facebook comes under criticism for low tax payments in NZ, company stock increases by nearly US$7 a share during November.
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Labour slams Facebook NZ’s $14k tax bill
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Facebook New Zealand criticised for paying only $14,500 tax last year; Labour calls for action against tax loopholes.
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Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.
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Labour tables alternative patent clause
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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Labour proposes alternative amendment to combat the government's Patents Bill, which they say will stifle New Zealand's software sector.
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Telco sector must learn lessons
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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Labour demands stricter telco regulation after Vodafone NZ's $960k fine for misleading broadband and mobile promotions, signalling a lesson for the industry.
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Labour accuse ministers of ‘stifling software sector’
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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Last minute amendment in software computer patents is damaging to Kiwi software firms according to Labour.
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Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.
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Labour to fund tech in schools
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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Labour has unveiled its education policy for this month’s election, promising to spend $75 million on providing new technology to students.
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Joyce denies 'media beat up' comment
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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The ICT Minister has distanced himself from a statement made<br />by his office implying news articles about possible Telecom job losses and the<br />XT network outages are a media beat-up.