Tech news: hurricane helpline app & Christchurch's

Tech news: hurricane helpline app & Christchurch's all-electric car sharing scheme

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Which tech issues are dominating the political agenda in the run-up to the election? Also Zello - the app that turns your smartphone into a walkie-talkie and will Christchurch's all-electric vehicle car sharing scheme take off?

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