Labour Party

IT policy builds on major reforms

06.11.2008

The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, David Cunliffe today launched Labour's IT policy saying that it builds on the successful framework the Labour-led government has built.

"Labour's push for broadband has already been tremendously successful," Mr Cunliffe said.

"OECD figures show that in the last year, we had the sixth fastest growth rate in broadband uptake. This is because of the pro- competitive environment and the telecommunications reforms Labour has ma... more +

Little Johnny late for school broadband

David Cunliffe

05.11.2008

Three days before an election Johnny come lately Key has finally discovered the importance of IT for our schools.

"In the Budget we committed to investing $200 million dollars over the next 5 years for all schools.This includes 40 million in the Broa... more +

Minister welcomes TUANZ ICT manifesto

David Cunliffe

04.11.2008

Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe says the manifesto paper released today by TUANZ, Towards a National Digital Architecture, provides valuable input into discussions on New Zealand's ICT future.

"The paper endorses and promotes many of the policies the Labour-led government has already introduced through our pro-competitive regulatory reforms and the Operational Separation of Telecom NZ.

"We are determined to build on the positive results of these reforms through the $500 million ... more +