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Regional fibre group ready for next step

Published on September 16^th 2009, 9:38am

Northpower Chief Executive Mark Gatland said that, although there was a lot of detail to be worked through, the NZRFG is looking forward to participating in the process.

“Since the group’s inception we have worked to define an operational structure that will ensure maximum operational efficiency, combined with local solutions to meet local needs.”

“With our growing membership we are representative of both rural and urban New Zealand and able to reflect the different social, economic, and cultural aspirations of these communities”

Mr Gatland emphasised the Group’s commitment to linking up schools and hospitals as a key priority.

“We believe that schools need to be connected to their communities, not just to the Ministry of Education. This ‘bring fibre to all’ philosophy differentiates us from the incumbent players.”

Aurora Energy chief executive Grady Cameron agreed and said that the Government had made the right decision in retaining the regional structure and was particularly pleased with the inclusion of Queenstown.

“Without this approach the process would become a one horse race and would effectively preserve the existing monopoly. The NZRFG offers New Zealand a genuine wholesale-only open access network.”

Mr Cameron said the Government’s model allows flexible solutions that will prioritise those groups that will deliver the biggest efficiency and productivity gains.

“Different regions will adopt different solutions, but under the umbrella of the NZRFG, all solutions will operate together seamlessly and will be tailored to regional demand with the support of their community,” Mr Cameron said.

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