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Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure
Real estate

Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure

Councils in fast-growing areas could unlock thousands of new homes as the government puts up to $600 million into roads and water works.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Broad range of local government awards finalists
Broadband

Broad range of local government awards finalists

Seventeen council projects have made the cut for LGNZ's Excellence Awards, highlighting work that is already improving services, the environment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Chorus and Crown Fibre rolling out UFB to 169 more areas around NZ
Unified Communications

Chorus and Crown Fibre rolling out UFB to 169 more areas around NZ

Chorus and Crown Fibre to enhance broadband in 169 NZ areas, connecting over 200k premises to high-speed internet.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Further investment in UFB network
Smart Cities

Further investment in UFB network

UFB2 will extend fibre broadband to 12 more central North Island towns, with WEL and Waipa Networks investing about NZD $60 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal
Unified Communications

Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal

Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings agree that residential installations of UFB will continue until the end of 2019.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: Tips for businesses wanting UFB at home
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: Tips for businesses wanting UFB at home

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 19 towns and cities, benefiting businesses and homes alike.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Icehouse & Andy Hamilton
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Icehouse & Andy Hamilton

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative aims to bring high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses over 10 years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Installing UFB to a business
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Installing UFB to a business

New Zealand businesses are benefiting from the Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, with fibre installation taking just over a week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Atihau Whanganui Corporation
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Atihau Whanganui Corporation

Atihau Whanganui Corporation thrives as Ultra-Fast Broadband revolutionises rural business operations across New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Different Graphic Design & Jeff Oliver Print
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Different Graphic Design & Jeff Oliver Print

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to homes and businesses. Businesses already benefiting.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Skyline Enterprises
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Skyline Enterprises

Skyline Enterprises leverages New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, enhancing operations and guest services across its multinational tourism ventures.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, English says
Government

Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, English says

Government fears prolonged involvement in New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network could distort its value, says Finance Minister Bill English.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?
Unified Communications

Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?

Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour's ICT spokesperson.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2014
Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...
Unified Communications

Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...

New agreement allows Chorus to bring forward funding for Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand, but no increase in payment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2014

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Govt extends free UFB connections
Unified Communications

Govt extends free UFB connections

UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Chorus strikes up early Crown Fibre funding deal
Unified Communications

Chorus strikes up early Crown Fibre funding deal

Conditional gives Chorus the option to bring forward part of CFH's existing investment funding earlier in the build of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
How does the UFB network work?
Unified Communications

How does the UFB network work?

New Zealand Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) policy is to accelerate the rollout of ultra-fast broadband to 75% of Kiwis by the end of 2019...

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2012