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Census called off due to earthquake

The planned Census on March 8 has been cancelled because of the Christchurch earthquake.
From the CEO: Key, Cunliffe, Williamson OK, but what about others?

Never before in my recollection has the future of telecommunications been a major differentiator in a general election. Yet this year the National Party raised the bar by choosing it as the first policy off the rank. As far back as April 22 they announced their commitment of $1.5 billion of taxpayer money to drive the roll-out of a “fibre to the home ultra-fast broadband network”.
Cunliffe puts heat on Kiwi Share

Communications Minister David Cunliffe has called for a fundamental review of the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO), also known as the Kiwi Share, which requires Telecom to meet specified government social objectives.
Citizens & Ratepayers’ secret weapon: Maurice Williamson

Opposition MP Maurice Williamson dusted down some old skills to help the Citizens and Ratepayers campaign succeed in the Auckland local-body elections this month.
Justify overseas IT: Williamson

National would consider making government departments that select overseas hardware and software suppliers justify the decision when local suppliers have also put in bids.

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