Today, Telecom confirmed up to 1230 jobs will go in its latest round of cuts, with more to follow from mid-year.
Labour and the Greens have called for the government to intervene and help the laid off workers.
Prime Minister John Key says the market is taking its course, and notes tech
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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