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Labour slams Facebook NZ's $14k tax bill
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Labour slams Facebook NZ's $14k tax bill

Facebook New Zealand criticised for paying only $14,500 tax last year; Labour calls for action against tax loopholes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012
Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Unified Communications

Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012
Telco sector must learn lessons
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Telco sector must learn lessons

Labour demands stricter telco regulation after Vodafone NZ's $960k fine for misleading broadband and mobile promotions, signalling a lesson for the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2012
Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure
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Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
Labour to fund tech in schools
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Labour to fund tech in schools

Labour has unveiled its education policy for this month's election, promising to spend $75 million on providing new technology to students.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011

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Labour tables alternative patent clause
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Labour tables alternative patent clause

Labour proposes alternative amendment to combat the government's Patents Bill, which they say will stifle New Zealand's software sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012
Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'
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Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'

Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
Joyce denies 'media beat up' comment
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Joyce denies 'media beat up' comment

ICT Minister Steven Joyce distances himself from comments by his office suggesting media exaggeration of Telecom job losses and XT network outages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2010