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John Key stories - Page 5

John Key, a prolific writer with a keen eye on New Zealand's political and tech landscapes, delves deep into the nation's pressing issues through his insightful columns. From the contentious arena of surveillance and privacy, notably spotlighting the global spying saga involving figures like Edward Snowden and Kim Dotcom, to the evolution of the country's cyber security framework, Key navigates the complex interplay between politics and technology with an adept understanding.

His interests don't stop at New Zealand's borders; Key also explores the impact of international relations on local digital and infrastructure developments, such as rural broadband advancements and dealings with tech giants like Huawei. Through his engaging commentary on government decisions, surveillance legislation, and digital economy debates, Key unravels the intricacies of how technology shapes and is shaped by policy decisions, drawing attention to the broader implications for privacy, security, and democracy in New Zealand.

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Key's Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis

Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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John Key's threat to overrule NZ's Commerce Commission could raise broadband bills by $12 monthly, Labour claims, criticising political interference.
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Key's Dotcom denial baffles Labour

Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Labour's David Shearer challenges PM John Key's claim of ignorance about Kim Dotcom, sparking heated debate in New Zealand politics.
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Dotcom cock-ups watched closely in USA

Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Government handling of the Megaupload case is under close U.S. scrutiny and what they see isn't pretty according to the Labour Party.
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Key causes Parliament outrage over Dotcom

Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Prime Minister and Opposition leader in fiery exchange as both stand their ground over the ongoing Kim Dotcom saga.
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Labour demands Dotcom audio from Key meeting

Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Opposition questions the Prime Minister over alleged audio-visual recording of his previously denied Dotcom meeting with government agency in February.
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Stuck in the middle with Huawei

Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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NZ caught in a tech tug-of-war between the US and China, amidst Huawei and Dotcom controversies, raising cyber-espionage fears.
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Key talks Dotcom in Hollywood

Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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John Key's US trip focus shifts as Hollywood lobbyist raises Kim Dotcom case, despite initial efforts to promote NZ as film hub.
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Dotcom lessons in Mike Tyson's knockout

Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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New Zealand reels from Dotcom scandal with PM entangled, sparking debate on bending rules for the infamous, including Mike Tyson.
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Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial

Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Labour party condemns the under-fire Primer Minister after revelations he knew about illegal spying in the Kim Dotcom case.
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PM mindful of Dotcom spying

Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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John Key admits he was briefed over the Kim Dotcom case in February but can't recall the reference as the government comes under further fire.
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Dotcom demands spying probe

Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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Megaupload founder backs calls for an independent inquiry after government spies illegally accessed his communications.
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NZ had rules to avoid Kim Dotcom mess

Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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NZ Gov admits error in waiving 'good character' rule for Kim Dotcom, questioning special treatment for wealthy migrants.
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Key “disappointed” with Dotcom spies

Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Extradition case now at risk as Prime Minister condemns government spies but refuses to comment on why they illegally bugged the Megaupload founder.
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PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case

Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.
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PM ignored Huawei concerns: Labour

Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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Labour criticises PM Key for dismissing 2010 security warnings about Huawei's involvement in New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.
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Crown fibre to shortlist in a month

Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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Crown Fibre Holdings will reveal a shortlist of potential partners for New Zealand's UltraFast Broadband project next month, says Chairman Simon Allen.
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Fibre in the ground this year

Tue, 9th Feb 2010
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Prime Minister John Key is promising that physical work will<br />have begun on the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband plan by the end of the<br />year.
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Fujitsu opens Auckland service centre

Tue, 10th Nov 2009
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Opened today by Prime Minister John Key, Fujitsu's new service centre will provide end-user computing services to Qantas personnel across the globe.