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“Go home Dotcom”… Drury slams “depressing” political ICT plans

As the political heavyweights debated the future ICT roadmap for New Zealand last night, Rod Drury sat shaking his head in the crowd.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2014

Government

When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this

Minister Joyce critiques Greens for outdated views on NZ's innovation, stressing significant advancement in ICT and R&D since 2008.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014

Unified Communications

Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans

The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014

Apple

Are Kiwis paying too much for computers and software?

Green Party calls for a Commerce Committee inquiry into the over pricing of computer software and hardware in New Zealand compared to other countries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013

Software Development

Green Party goes big with ICT paper

Green Party unveils $100m plan for a second fibre optic cable, aiming to break Telecom's monopoly and boost NZ's ICT sector.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012

Risk & Compliance

Greens' tax appeal to small businesses

Greens unveil tax reforms for SMBs, offering simpler compliance and boosting green innovation with a £1bn R&D fund.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2011

Global Stories

Green Party stories

Data Privacy

The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM

Green Party calls for separation of cyber protection functions from the GCSB, stating PM John Key is using surveillance scare tactics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014

Green Party

Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ's data?

New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014

Government

Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Government

Will Kiwis ever get justice over spying saga?

Green Party claims New Zealanders spied on by Government will never get justice after Police found not negligent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

Government

Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?

Green Party unveils plans for smarter economy with $1bn extra investment in research and development and tax breaks for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014

Government

US spying: Who do you believe? Snowden or Key?

NZers trust Snowden over Key on US spying claims, a poll suggests, amid government evasion on NSA's Kiwi surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014

Data Privacy

Greens: Key needs to front on what NZ spies are up to

Prime Minister John Key has questions to answer following the latest Edward Snowden leaks detailing New Zealand's involvement in the Five-Eyes spying network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014