Labour Party stories - Page 3
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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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Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.
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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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ICT Minister Steven Joyce distances himself from comments by his office suggesting media exaggeration of Telecom job losses and XT network outages.