Press Releases

  Hon Kris Faafoi Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media 24 November 2019 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO Media Statement NZ a top 10 connected nation with stage one of ultra-fast broadband roll-out completed More New Zealanders now have better internet access with the Government delivering the first phase of roll-out of its Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, Minister…

  Hon Kris Faafoi Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media 8 November 2019 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO Media Statement Nearly three quarters of Rolleston connected to UFB The latest Quarterly Connectivity Report shows that more and more New Zealanders are moving to Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB), with Rolleston having the highest uptake at 74 per cent, as…

  Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media 27 August 2019       Media Statement Over 90,000 more households and businesses now have UFB coverage The latest Quarterly Connectivity Report shows more than 90,000 households and businesses gained access to Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) in the three months from April to June this year. “That’s an…

  Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media 20 August 2019       Media Statement Provincial Growth Fund support for West Coast Internet and mobile coverage confirmed Provincial Growth Fund support for earlier access to better internet services and wider mobile coverage on the West Coast was announced today by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.…