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Information Communication & Technology

The 21st century ICT race is on, says Labour

New Zealand urged to capitalize on global tech opportunities amid growing competition, says Labour's ICT spokesperson.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016

EduTech

More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says

Charging parents for school enrolment ballots is unfair, says New Zealand's Labour Party, as it criticises fees for out-of-zone students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Labour Party

Joyce hits back at Labour over expenditure criticism

Economic Dev Minister hits back at Labour Party over criticism of $200k app; says it will save printing costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Labour Party

Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'

Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems

Labour criticises National for delaying rural broadband improvements, saying the wait leaves rural New Zealand with inadequate internet for years.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015

EduTech

Labour poses the question: Are we ready for the Future of Work?

Labour releases discussion paper on the Future of Work Commission, exploring the impact of technology on New Zealand's workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2015

Labour Party

Labour Party to make SMBs a priority

Labour's Jacinda Ardern zeroes in on bolstering support for Kiwi SMEs, inspired by fruitful discussions with Flow Software.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015

Government

National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little

The government will do whatever it can to ensure the Auckland convention centre is built under a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group, said Labour.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015

Government

John Key's chickens on notice over official information requests

Labour calls out systemic abuse of info requests, setting stage for Ombudsman's review to challenge New Zealand government's transparency.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014

Schools

Labour's education policy aims to reduce digital divide

Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014

Google

Google NZ ups Kiwi tax payment...

Google New Zealand's 2013 tax bill of NZD $227,074 pales against its global revenue of USD $15.42 billion for Q1 2014, stoking debate on fair taxation.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014

Hyperscale

Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?

Labour slams govt for shelving copyright law review, urges NZ internet and creative sectors to push for reform to match digital age needs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013

Global Stories

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Cybersecurity

Labour scoffs at KiwiRail's cyber security fail

Labour Party criticises KiwiRail's cyber security, saying the test website was left open to the public allowing free bookings.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative

The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government's $300 million rural broadband scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015

Unified Communications

Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'

Labour condemns the Government's rural broadband initiative, calling it a massive policy failure and criticising a planned additional NZD $150 million spend.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015