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NZ First calls out government on rural broadband in Southland
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NZ First calls out government on rural broadband in Southland

While the government claims its Rural Broadband Initiative is a success in Southland, their two local MPs say it's a failure, according to NZ First.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list
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Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list

Five Coromandel towns have made the Government's list of potential towns to receive funding for ultra-fast broadband.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth
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Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth

The Government's broadband plans are driving regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, say ministers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Deadline issued for council digital enablement plans
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Deadline issued for council digital enablement plans

Local authorities will have a month to outline how they will take advantage of new investment from the government's broadband extension.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
2000th school to connect to government's managed network
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2000th school to connect to government's managed network

Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Ruapehu begins second phase of broadband investment bid
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Ruapehu begins second phase of broadband investment bid

The Ruapehu Council has begun the second stage of its broadband investment bid, hoping to gain part of the national broadband investment programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2015
Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis
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Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis

Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015
Government releases broadband map
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Government releases broadband map

New Zealanders can now find the best broadband options in their area with the launch of a new online map tool by the Government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding
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Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding

Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015
'Ambitious vision' required to drive NZ connectivity forward
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'Ambitious vision' required to drive NZ connectivity forward

Tuanz is calling on the government to have 'an ambitious vision' for rural connectivity and accept that connectivity is a right, not a want.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'
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Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'

Labour condemns the Government's rural broadband initiative, calling it a massive policy failure and criticising a planned additional NZD $150 million spend.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015
Budget 2015 sees boost for NZ broadband initiatives
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Budget 2015 sees boost for NZ broadband initiatives

Budget 2015 sets aside funding to deliver on the Government's commitment to roll out world-class internet connectivity for New Zealanders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2015
UFB uptake on the up
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UFB uptake on the up

More than 85,000 Kiwis had made the move to ultra-fast broadband at the end of March, as the UFB project gains traction.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium
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Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium

Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Tuanz, RHAANZ team up for rural connectivity
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Tuanz, RHAANZ team up for rural connectivity

Tuanz and RHAANZ to host rural connectivity symposium in May for joint submission to Rural Broadband Initiative and Mobile Blackspot Fund.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015

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Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems
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Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems

Labour criticises National for delaying rural broadband improvements, saying the wait leaves rural New Zealand with inadequate internet for years.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB
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More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB

The UFB rollout to schools is 96% complete with 2324 schools now able to connect, with all schools being able to connect by the end of the year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI
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Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI

Chorus has expressed interest in the government's plans to expand the state-sponsored ultrafast broadband network and rural broadband initiatives.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015