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Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application

The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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