Labour stories - Page 2
Would a Labour CTO lead a ‘Digital Upgrade’ in NZ?
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.
Is Govt's 'mismanaged' Windows XP migration costing taxpayers millions?
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT spokesperson accuses Peter Dunne of mismanaging the outdated computer systems in the public service, leading to increased security risks.
Big-mouth Key plays 'fast and loose' with NZ security... again
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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John Key accused of disregarding official advice on security threat speculation, says Labour spokesperson. #NewZealand #Politics.
State-funded Chorus fibre plans nothing more than a PR stunt?
Sat, 14th Jun 2014
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Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.
Joyce under attack as Labour slams Govt's ICT policy
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Labour criticises the Govt's £28.6m ICT investment as inadequate, calling for a more substantial support strategy for the sector.
Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Fri, 30th May 2014
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Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Nearly 2000 schools in New Zealand have ongoing issues with the Novopay system, with over $9.3m still owed, Labour reveals.
Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour’s ICT spokeswoman.
Labour demands 'straight answers' on security
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.
Key ducks but can’t avoid High Court Chorus slap
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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High Court deals blow to John Key over Chorus, urging adherence to Commerce Commission's copper pricing.
Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus’ appeal of the High Court’s ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.
Labour aims to 'protect citizens' with a digital bill of rights
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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Labour proposes digital bill of rights to protect New Zealanders from mass surveillance and guarantee internet access.
Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.
Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.
'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.
Ban tax avoiding Facebook? Yeah, right
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.
Labour’s David Cunliffe on ICT
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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A long time ICT fan, David Cunliffe was keen to step back into an ICT role, taking over as Labour spokesperson when he took over the reins as Opposition leader.
Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position, according to opposition party Labour.
Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.
Is the govt shutting down more bad broadband news?
Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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Labour accuses govt of concealing poor broadband roll-out progress, as subcontractors face millions in unpaid work.
Labour pauses on DVD import proposals
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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Labour to adjust DVD import ban to 5 months, aiming to balance industry jobs with consumer access, Ardern reveals future expiry in 2016.
Kiwi software no longer patentable
Fri, 10th May 2013
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NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.
Does the Orcon sale smack of short-term thinking?
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Labour slams NZ government's Orcon sale as short-sighted, demands deal details amid UFB scheme woes.