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Online voting in the UK could attract 4.9 million new voters
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Research by Broadband Genie suggests that implementing online voting in the UK could welcome 4.9 million new voters. Is it the solution we need?.
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UK CFOs concerned over digital acceleration, survey finds
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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CFOs and senior finance professionals have voiced serious concerns over digital acceleration and AI integration, according to a new survey by Aurum Solutions.
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CFOs voice concerns over digital acceleration & AI in finance
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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A OnePoll survey reveals CFOs and senior finance professionals express serious concern over rapid digitalisation, AI's impact on jobs, and the UK's evolving political landscape.
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Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.
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How NZ Labour crushed the National Party on Facebook
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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National Party's broad, varied Facebook campaign may have contributed to their election loss, says digital marketing expert.
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Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018
Fri, 18th May 2018
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Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.
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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
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Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
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Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.
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Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation
Tue, 17th May 2016
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The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.
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Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.
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Labour’s big ideas
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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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.
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WINZ IT system has serious issues, says Labour
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Labour Party calls for urgent fix to the WINZ IT system, saying it is preventing access to support for superannuitants and beneficiaries.
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The 21st century ICT race is on, says Labour
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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New Zealand urged to capitalize on global tech opportunities amid growing competition, says Labour's ICT spokesperson.
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More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Charging parents for school enrolment ballots is unfair, says New Zealand's Labour Party, as it criticises fees for out-of-zone students.
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Joyce hits back at Labour over expenditure criticism
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Economic Dev Minister hits back at Labour Party over criticism of $200k app; says it will save printing costs.
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Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.
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Labour scoffs at KiwiRail's cyber security fail
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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Labour Party criticises KiwiRail's cyber security, saying the test website was left open to the public allowing free bookings.
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Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government’s $300 million rural broadband scheme.
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Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Labour criticises National for delaying rural broadband improvements, saying the wait leaves rural New Zealand with inadequate internet for years.
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Labour poses the question: Are we ready for the Future of Work?
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Labour releases discussion paper on the Future of Work Commission, exploring the impact of technology on New Zealand's workforce.
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Labour Party to make SMBs a priority
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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Labour's Jacinda Ardern zeroes in on bolstering support for Kiwi SMEs, inspired by fruitful discussions with Flow Software.
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Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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Labour condemns the Government's rural broadband initiative, calling it a massive policy failure and criticising a planned additional NZD $150 million spend.
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Maori TV: has editorial independence been compromised?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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The Labour Party is calling for assurance on Maori TV editorial independence following the shock resignation of Mihingarangi Forbes last week.