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Enable has completed more than 50% of its fibre rollout across Christchurch, with families and small businesses among those taking up the offering.

South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.

Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.

The Hamilton-based fibre company took out the Deloitte Fast 50 Regional Award for Fastest Growing Technology Business in the Central North Island.

The New Zealand government has unveiled plans which will see 99% of Kiwis with 50Mbps peak connectivity by 2025, with 10Mbps for the remainder.

Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.

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

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Labour slams Govt for neglecting rural Kiwi internet, as upgrades are postponed for fibre review.

Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Alexandra, Cromwell and Clyde are among about 110 towns identified as potential areas for inclusion for UFB expansion.

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

Local Government NZ welcomes release of tender for second stage of UFB programme, calls for coverage across as many communities as possible.

The New Zealand government has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to extend broadband coverage to at least 80% of the population.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

A national broadband map has been launched to help New Zealanders source the best broadband options available for their home or business.

The government doesn't want to spend any more money or stay any longer in the build of New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network.

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

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

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