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Fibre to provide multi-billion dollar boost for economy
New Zealand’s first globally competitive communications network is a step closer following today’s release of the Government’s ‘Invitation to Participate’ in its ultra-fast fibre broadband initiative.
Power workers laid off as building slows down
NZ Herald, NZ
Up to a fifth of the people who maintain Auckland’s power lines have been laid off after the collapse of new subdivision work.
Northpower’s fast fibre network wins national award
Northern Advocate, Whangarei
When it comes to news coverage of whose doing what in the high stakes business of broadband services in New Zealand the big national players tend to hog the headlines. But local lines network company Northpower is the name getting all the attention lately after winning a major award for its fibre-optic network.
More fibre a boost for local economy
Counties Power is continuing its push towards greater use of ultra-fast fibre optic networks within Franklin, with locals set to reap the benefits.
Light tinged with breast-cancer hope
Northern Advocate, Whangarei
Whangarei’s landmark Old Town Hall is in the pink in an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer. The building, on Bank St, will be lit up by pink lighting every night from 6.30 until October 12 to raise awareness this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Whangarei leads New Zealand’s ultra-fast broadband future
Scene Magazine, Whangarei
The Whangarei community has every reason to be proud and stand behind its local lines network company, Northpower. When no one else would listen community-owned Northpower did.
Quick end to power crisis
Northland Advocate, Whangarei
A national grid emergency led indirectly to a six-minute full loss of power to the 9500 residential clients of Northland lines company Northpower yesterday.
Northpower responds to National Grid Emergency
Northlander’s may have noticed a widespread power outage lasting approximately 6 minutes at 9.20am this morning.
Regional fibre group ready for next step
The New Zealand Regional Fibre Group today welcomed the release of cabinet papers, outlining the next steps in the tender process for the Government’s ultra fast fibre network.
Praise for Northpower
Whangarei Leader, Whangarei
Northpower’s first steps into high-speed broadband in Northland has been illuminated with a national award.
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