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Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...

Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.
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Fibre Watch: Changing of the guard

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Paul Reynolds to exit as Telecom CEO, hailed for averting company's decline and securing its future in NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband scheme.
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Government approves Telecom split

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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The government has approved Telecom's separation plan, leaving only one more step in the demerger between the giant telco and its network arm, Chorus.
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Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait

Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.
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Fibre Watch: The $5 million question

Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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As Telecom releases details of its asset split, Paul Reynolds' future with the company after its de-merger remains unclear.
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Telecom releases demerger documents

Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Telecom releases documents outlining plan to separate from Chorus for government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative.
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CEO to keep role following de-merger

Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Mark Ratcliffe retains CEO role post-Chorus de-merger, ensuring leadership continuity for the network arm as shareholders vote.
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Broadband debate: A good Rogering

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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The Telco Bill stirs controversy over the $1.35bn Ultrafast Broadband initiative, despite assurances of improved rural school connectivity.
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Labour still angry at UFB bill

Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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Labour opposes Telecom bill, claiming it allows the company to overcharge; predicts higher charges and poorer service for customers.
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National passes UFB law

Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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NZ's government passes UFB law, marking a leap towards innovative economy and sparking debate over Telecom's advantage in the broadband rollout.
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Fibre Watch: A good Rogering

Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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The telco reform law has passed its next stage in Parliament, but not before receiving a caustic critique from political veteran Sir Roger Douglas.
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Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook

Wed, 25th May 2011
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International credit rating bureau Moody's has lowered Telecom's rating outlook to 'negative' in light of upcoming demerger.
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Telecom to split for UFB

Wed, 25th May 2011
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Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.
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UFB partners announced

Tue, 24th May 2011
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The government has reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Christchurch ratepayer-owned Enable Networks to roll out the UFB network.
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Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students

Fri, 20th May 2011
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Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.
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Telecom exec team cut to 8

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom trims exec team to 8, Rod Snodgrass named Chief Product Officer, as firm adapts its leadership structure.
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Rural broadband gets the green light

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom and Vodafone have finalised a deal to provide high speed broadband to rural New Zealand, exceeding government objectives.
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Telecom submits final UFB proposal - promises change

Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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Telecom offers Crown Fibre a bid for its broadband initiative, restructures and plans to create a new company, Chorus.
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Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell

Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.
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Latest Christchurch communications updates

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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NZ telcos issue fresh updates in Christchurch, focusing on restoring services and supporting the community amidst changing situations.