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Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum
Labour Party

Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum

The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Labour's big ideas
EduTech

Labour's big ideas

The Labour Party has announced 10 Big Ideas as part of its Future of Work conference held in Auckland this week, with technology playing a big role.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
The 21st century ICT race is on, says Labour
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
More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says
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
Joyce hits back at Labour over expenditure criticism
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
Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'
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
Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems
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
Labour poses the question: Are we ready for the Future of Work?
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 to make SMBs a priority
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
National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little
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
John Key's chickens on notice over official information requests
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
Labour's education policy aims to reduce digital divide
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

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Labour scoffs at KiwiRail's cyber security fail
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
Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
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
Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'
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
Maori TV: has editorial independence been compromised?
Labour Party

Maori TV: has editorial independence been compromised?

The Labour Party is calling for assurance on Maori TV editorial independence following the shock resignation of Mihingarangi Forbes last week.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015
Don't blame technology, rape is rape
Apps

Don't blame technology, rape is rape

Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2014
Post-election Facebook: all is not quiet.
Facebook

Post-election Facebook: all is not quiet.

I've noticed that left-wing supporters are far more vocal about their distaste for the right than right-wing supports are at all.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014