The National Government have today pledged $270 million further investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB). Communications Minister Simon Bridges says UFB completion to be come forward by 2-years and reach 190 more small towns with this investment.<\/p>\n
The investment will also enable an extension of rural broadband (RBI) to another 74,000 homes and businesses, says.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re also bringing the completion of the UFB network forward by two years. By the end of 2022, our UFB programme will provide more than four million New Zealanders with access to world-class internet,\u201d Mr Bridges says.<\/p>\n
The investment breaks down as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2022 NZ$130 million to extend UFB to an additional 60,000 homes and businesses in 190 new towns and complete the UFB network build by 2022<\/p>\n
\u2022 NZ$140 million to extend rural coverage of high speed broadband under the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) to another 74,000 rural households and businesses, and to deliver mobile coverage on 1000 kilometres of rural highways and more than 100 tourist areas through the Mobile Black Spot Fund (MBSF).<\/p>\n
UFB utilises fibre optic cables to provide broadband to homes and businesses. It is usually considered most appropriate and cost effective in urban areas with higher dwelling and business densities – and hence why the initial target was to reach 75% of New Zealand’s population.<\/p>\n
Mr Bridges says \u201cWe started UFB in 2010 with the original goal of connecting 34 towns to world-class fibre-to-the-premises. Earlier this year we expanded it to 200 more towns and today\u2019s announcement will bring us to 390\u201d.<\/p>\n
Because UFB is not feasible for every rural community, the RBI provides faster internet to homes and businesses outside UFB areas through a combination of fixed lines upgrades and new fixed wireless coverage.<\/p>\n
Over 300,000 rural homes and businesses already have access to improved broadband under the first phase of RBI which was completed in June 2016.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s funding announcement is in addition to the $150 million the Government has already allocated for rural broadband and mobile coverage.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to ensure that some of our biggest sectors that operate in rural New Zealand \u2013 such as agriculture and tourism \u2013 can benefit from the productivity improvements that better connectivity offers,\u201d Mr Bridges says.<\/p>\n
The Mobile Black Spot Fund will improve public safety and visitor experiences by providing greater mobile coverage on stretches of State Highway and in tourism locations where no coverage currently exists. Minister Simon Bridges highlighted \u201cWe are providing coverage along remote parts of the State Highway network that until now had no coverage at all. For example, State Highway 6 on the West Coast and State Highway 1 in the Far North. Better connectivity in these remote areas will enhance visitor experiences at some of the countries tourist hotspots, such as Milford Sound, Cape Reinga and Bethells Beach.”<\/p>\n
Together, the Rural Broadband and Mobile Black Spot programmes will be delivered through the construction of more than 450 new towers, in addition to the 150 already built.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s announcement brings our total investment in rolling out world-leading communications infrastructure to more than $2 billion,\u201d Mr Bridges says. \u201cOnce complete, New Zealand will be in the top five countries in the OECD for access to high speed broadband. By 2022, 87 per cent of New Zealanders will have access to UFB and 99 per cent will have access to high speed internet.\u201d<\/p>\n
The $270 million programme announced today will be funded by $240 million of recycled capital from earlier stages of the UFB programme and $30 million from the Telecommunications Development Levy. Simon Bridges concluded saying \u201cThis investment is a vital part of the Government\u2019s plan to support regional growth and develop a productive and competitive economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Under the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 190 towns and 46 fringe areas across New Zealand.<\/p>\n
This will provide approximately 60,000 more New Zealand households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n
The entire UFB build in New Zealand will be complete by the end of 2022.
\nThe Government\u2019s total allocated investment in New Zealand\u2019s broadband connectivity is over $2 billion.<\/p>\n
Under the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, more than 70,000 additional rural households and businesses will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
Mobile coverage will be extended to around 1,000 kilometres of state highways and more than 100 tourist areas across New Zealand.
\nNote: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
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Under the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 19 towns and 2 fringe areas in Northland.<\/p>\n
This will provide approximately 5,500 more Northland households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n
New towns & fringe areas:<\/p>\n
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The entire UFB build in Northland will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 47,000 Northland households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n
The Government\u2019s total investment in Northland UFB connectivity is $71.2 million.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Under the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 7,441 households and businesses in Northland will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
Three state highways in Northland will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 96kms will be covered across State Highway 1, 12 and 15.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas<\/p>\n
The Northland region will receive new mobile coverage for 13 tourism areas.<\/p>\n
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months. <\/em><\/p>\n Under the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 13 towns and 2 fringe areas in the Auckland region.<\/p>\n This will provide approximately 4,000 more Auckland households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Bombay\/Paparata Rd \uf0b7 Clevedon \uf0b7 Dairy Flat\/Goodland \uf0b7 Flat Bush \uf0b7 Huia \uf0b7 Kaukapakapa \uf0b7 Kawakawa Bay \uf0b7 Leigh \uf0b7 Mahurangi \uf0b7 Mahurangi West\/Waiwera \uf0b7 Okura \uf0b7 Point Wells \uf0b7 Puhoi \uf0b7 Sedgebrook\/Patumahoe \uf0b7 Waiatarua\/Spragg Bush\/Parkinsons lookout \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Auckland will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 469,000 Auckland households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Auckland UFB connectivity is $455.3 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two <\/p>\n Under the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 23 towns and 11 fringe areas in Waikato.<\/p>\n This will provide approximately 12,500 Waikato households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas:<\/p>\n Acacia Bay \uf0b7 Benneydale \uf0b7 Cambridge North \uf0b7 Ferry Landing\/Cooks Beach \uf0b7 Hahei \uf0b7 Hautapu \uf0b7 Karapiro \uf0b7 Kihikihi \uf0b7 Kinloch \uf0b7 Kuaotunu \uf0b7 Kuratau\/Pukawa \uf0b7 Mamaku \uf0b7 Mangakino \uf0b7 Matarangi \uf0b7 Matatoki \uf0b7 Meremere \uf0b7 Mokau \uf0b7 Parkdale \uf0b7 Pokeno \uf0b7 Port Waikato \uf0b7 Rotokauri \uf0b7 Tamahere\/Matangi\/Tauwhare Pa \uf0b7 Tapu \uf0b7 Tauwhare \uf0b7 Te Kowhai \uf0b7 Temple View \uf0b7 Tirau \uf0b7 Turua \uf0b7 Waharoa \uf0b7 Waihou \uf0b7 Waiomu \uf0b7 Wairakei Village\/Wairakei \uf0b7 Waitoa \uf0b7 Whangapoua \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Waikato will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 156,000 Waikato households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Waikato UFB connectivity is $199.3 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Under the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 7 towns and 3 fringe areas in Bay of Plenty.<\/p>\n This will provide approximately 2,700 Bay of Plenty households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Bay of Plenty will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 102,000 Bay of Plenty households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Bay of Plenty UFB connectivity is $110.7 million.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Under the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 5,041 households and businesses in Bay of Plenty will receive new rural broadband coverage. \uf0b7 Waitangi (Rotorua) \uf0b7 Whanarua Bay<\/p>\n Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n Under the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 2 towns in the Gisborne region.<\/p>\n This will provide approximately 200 more Gisborne households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Manutuke \uf0b7 Te Karaka \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Gisborne will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 15,000 Gisborne households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Gisborne and Hawke\u2019s Bay UFB connectivity is $74.9 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two <\/p>\n Under the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 4 towns and 2 fringe areas in Taranaki.<\/p>\n This will provide approximately 1,000 more Taranaki households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Brixton \uf0b7 Kaponga \uf0b7 Lepperton \uf0b7 Midhirst \uf0b7 The Mercade \uf0b7 Waverley \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Taranaki will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 40,000 Taranaki households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Taranaki UFB connectivity is $33.6 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n Hawke\u2019s Bay<\/p>\n Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion This will provide approximately 1,500 more Hawke\u2019s Bay households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Bay View\/Bay View North \uf0b7 Frasertown \uf0b7 Ongaonga \uf0b7 Takapau \uf0b7 Te Awanga \uf0b7 Waimarama \uf0b7 Whirinaki \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Hawke\u2019s Bay will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 57,000 Hawke\u2019s Bay households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Hawke\u2019s Bay and Gisborne UFB connectivity is $74.9 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two Manawatu-Wanganui<\/p>\n Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion<\/p>\n Under the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 18 towns in Manawatu-Wanganui.<\/p>\n This will provide approximately 5,000 more Manawatu-Wanganui households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Bunnythorpe \uf0b7 Eketahuna \uf0b7 Himatangi Beach \uf0b7 Hokio Beach \uf0b7 Hunterville \uf0b7 Kimbolton \uf0b7 Manakau \uf0b7 Mangaweka \uf0b7 National Park \uf0b7 Ohau \uf0b7 Owhango \uf0b7 Ratana\/Whangaehu \uf0b7 Rongotea \uf0b7 Sanson \uf0b7 Tokomaru \uf0b7 Waikawa Beach \uf0b7 Waiouru \uf0b7 Waitarere\/Waitarere Beach \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Manawatu-Wanganui will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 91,000 Manawatu-Wanganui households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Manawatu-Wanganui UFB connectivity is $104.4 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two 21<\/p>\n 21 Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n 22<\/p>\n 22<\/p>\n 23<\/p>\n 23 Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion This will provide approximately 800 more Wellington households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Otaihanga\/Nikau Valley \uf0b7 Peka Peka \uf0b7 Te Horo\/Te Horo Beach \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Wellington will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 192,000 Wellington households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Wellington UFB connectivity is $188.2 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two 24<\/p>\n 24<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n 25 Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion This will provide approximately 700 more Nelson & Marlborough households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Blenheim Fringe\/Old Renwick \uf0b7 Fairhall \uf0b7 Seddon \uf0b7 Spring Creek \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe (Marlborough region) \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe (Nelson region)<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Nelson & Marlborough will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 46,000 Nelson & Marlborough households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Nelson & Marlborough UFB connectivity is $45.5 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two 26<\/p>\n 26<\/p>\n 27<\/p>\n 27 Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion This will provide approximately 1,800 more Tasman households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Clifton\/Tata Beach\/Pohara \uf0b7 Gibbstown\/Collingwood \uf0b7 Hope \uf0b7 Marahau \uf0b7 Riwaka \uf0b7 St Arnaud \uf0b7 Tapawera \uf0b7 Tasman \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Tasman will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 8,000 Tasman households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Tasman and West Coast UFB connectivity is $31.9 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two 28<\/p>\n 28<\/p>\n 29<\/p>\n 29 Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion This will provide approximately 2,500 more West Coast households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Ahaura \uf0b7 Blackball \uf0b7 Carters Beach \uf0b7 Dobson \uf0b7 Fox Glacier \uf0b7 Franz Josef\/Waiau \uf0b7 Granity \uf0b7 Hari Hari \uf0b7 Kaniere \uf0b7 Karamea \uf0b7 Kumara \uf0b7 Moana \uf0b7 Punakaiki \uf0b7 Ross \uf0b7 Taylorville \uf0b7 Waimangaroa \uf0b7 Whataroa \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in the West Coast will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 12,000 West Coast households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in West Coast and Tasman UFB connectivity is $31.9 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two 30<\/p>\n 30 31<\/p>\n 31<\/p>\n 32<\/p>\n 32 Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion This will provide approximately 7,500 more Canterbury households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Arthurs Pass \uf0b7 Belfast (Clearwater) \uf0b7 Castle Hill \uf0b7 Coalgate\/Glentunnel \uf0b7 Cust \uf0b7 Doyleston \uf0b7 Dunsandel \uf0b7 Duntroon \uf0b7 Duvauchelle \uf0b7 Fairlie \uf0b7 Fairton\/Ashburton Airport area and Ashburton Northpark \uf0b7 Glenavy \uf0b7 Hanmer Springs \uf0b7 Hawarden \uf0b7 Hornby Quadrant \uf0b7 Hororata \uf0b7 Kirwee \uf0b7 Kurow \uf0b7 Leithfield \uf0b7 Leithfield Beach \uf0b7 Little River \uf0b7 Mandeville \uf0b7 Mt Somers \uf0b7 Omarama \uf0b7 Otematata \uf0b7 Pareora \uf0b7 Prebbleton 1 \uf0b7 Prebbleton 2 \uf0b7 Rotherham \uf0b7 South Kaikoura \uf0b7 Tai Tapu \uf0b7 Takamatua \uf0b7 Tuahiwi \uf0b7 Waddington\/Sheffield \uf0b7 Waiau \uf0b7 Waikari \uf0b7 Waipara \uf0b7 West Eyreton \uf0b7 Winchester<\/p>\n 33<\/p>\n 33 The entire UFB build in Canterbury will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 229,000 Canterbury households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Canterbury UFB connectivity is $233.3 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n 34<\/p>\n 34<\/p>\n 35<\/p>\n 35 Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion This will provide approximately 7,000 more Otago households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Allanton \uf0b7 Bannockburn \uf0b7 Clinton \uf0b7 Cromwell\/Pisa Moorings \uf0b7 Hampden \uf0b7 Kaitangata \uf0b7 Karitane \uf0b7 Kingston \uf0b7 Lawrence \uf0b7 Luggate \uf0b7 Maheno \uf0b7 Michies Crossing\/Waitati \uf0b7 Moeraki \uf0b7 Naseby \uf0b7 Omakau \uf0b7 Owaka \uf0b7 Palmerston \uf0b7 Ranfurly \uf0b7 Stirling \uf0b7 Tapanui \uf0b7 Taranui\/Kakanui \uf0b7 Warrington \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Otago will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 85,000 Otago households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Otago and Southland UFB connectivity is $152.4 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two 36<\/p>\n 36 Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n 37<\/p>\n 37<\/p>\n 38<\/p>\n 38 Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion This will provide approximately 4,500 more Southland households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.<\/p>\n New towns & fringe areas: \uf0b7 Blackmount\/Manapouri \uf0b7 Edendale \uf0b7 Lumsden \uf0b7 Mill Road \uf0b7 Mossburn \uf0b7 Nightcaps \uf0b7 Ohai \uf0b7 Otautau \uf0b7 Riversdale \uf0b7 Tokanui \uf0b7 Tuatapere \uf0b7 Waikaia \uf0b7 Wallacetown \uf0b7 Wyndham \uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n The entire UFB build in Southland will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 42,000 Southland households and businesses with faster internet.<\/p>\n The Government\u2019s total investment in Southland and Otago UFB connectivity is $152.4 million.<\/p>\n Rural Broadband Initiative phase two 39<\/p>\n 39 Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n 40<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The National Government have today pledged $270 million further investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB). Communications Minister Simon Bridges says UFB completion to be come forward by 2-years and reach 190 more small towns with this investment. 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Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion<\/h4>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 5,223 households and businesses in Auckland will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nOne state highway in Auckland will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 10kms will be covered across State Highway 16.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nOne tourism area in Auckland \u2013 Bethells Beach – will receive new mobile coverage.
\nNote: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\nWaikato<\/h3>\n
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion<\/h4>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 9,281 households and businesses in Waikato will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nNine state highways in Waikato will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 50kms will be covered across State Highways 1, 3, 4, 25, 30, 31, 32, 38 and 41.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Waikato region will receive new mobile coverage for 10 tourism areas: \uf0b7 Aotea \uf0b7 Coromandel Coastal Walkway \uf0b7 Entrances\/exits to Pureora Forest \uf0b7 Glen Murray \uf0b7 Marokopa \uf0b7 Mokau \uf0b7 Nikau Cave \uf0b7 Port Charles \uf0b7 Waingaro \uf0b7 Waitawheta Track<\/p>\nBay of Plenty<\/h3>\n
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion<\/h4>\n
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Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/h4>\n
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two<\/h4>\n
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nThree state highways in Bay of Plenty will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 42kms will be covered across State Highways 2, 35 and 38.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Bay of Plenty region will receive new mobile coverage for 9 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty \uf0b7 Kaingaroa Forest \uf0b7 Lake Tarawera \uf0b7 Maraehako Retreat\/Maraehako Bay \uf0b7 Te Kaha \uf0b7 Te Wairoa (Buried Village) \uf0b7 TECT Park (Adrenalin Forest)<\/p>\nGisborne<\/h3>\n
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion<\/h4>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 1,982 households and businesses in Gisborne will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nTwo state highways in Gisborne will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 86kms will be covered across State Highways 2 and 35.
\nNote: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\nTaranaki<\/h3>\n
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion<\/h4>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 2,053 households and businesses in Taranaki will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nTwo state highways in Taranaki will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 62kms will be covered across State Highways 3 and 43.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Taranaki region will receive new mobile coverage for 2 tourism areas: \uf0b7 Strathmore \uf0b7 Tongaporutu<\/p>\n
\nUnder the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 6 towns and 1 fringe area in the Hawke\u2019s Bay.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 4,089 households and businesses in Hawke\u2019s Bay will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nFour state highways in Hawke\u2019s Bay will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 95kms will be covered across State Highway 2, 5, 38 and 50.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Hawke\u2019s Bay region will receive new mobile coverage for 5 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Blackhead \uf0b7 Kairakau Beach \uf0b7 Tutira \uf0b7 Waihua \uf0b7 Waipatiki Beach
\nNote: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 10,300 households and businesses in Manawatu-Wanganui will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nFour state highways in Manawatu-Wanganui will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 67kms will be covered across State Highway 4, 30, 41 and 43.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas<\/p>\n
\nThe Manawatu-Wanganui region will receive new mobile coverage for 4 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Entrances\/exits to The Timber Trail \uf0b7 Owhango \uf0b7 Pongaroa \uf0b7 Raurimu<\/p>\n
\nWellington<\/p>\n
\nUnder the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 3 towns in the Wellington region.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 3,742 households and businesses in Wellington will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Wellington region will receive new mobile coverage for 2 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Cape Palliser \uf0b7 Makara
\nNote: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
\nNelson & Marlborough<\/p>\n
\nUnder the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 3 towns and 1 fringe area in Nelson & Marlborough.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 1,822 households and businesses in Nelson & Marlborough will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nTwo state highways in Nelson & Marlborough will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 69kms will be covered across State Highway 63 and 6.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Nelson & Marlborough region will receive new mobile coverage for 3 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Cable Bay \uf0b7 Kenepuru Head \uf0b7 Okiwi Bay
\nNote: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
\nTasman<\/p>\n
\nUnder the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 7 towns and 1 fringe area in Tasman.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 1,798 households and businesses in Tasman will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nThree state highways in Tasman will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 52kms will be covered across State Highway 6, 63 and 65.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Tasman region will receive new mobile coverage for 7 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Blue Lake\/ Lake Rotoroa \uf0b7 Cape Farewell \uf0b7 Entrances\/exits to Heaphy Track \uf0b7 Lake Rotoroa \uf0b7 Maruia Falls \uf0b7 Totaranui Beach and campsite \uf0b7 Wharariki Beach Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
\nWest Coast<\/p>\n
\nUnder the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 16 towns and 1 fringe area in the West Coast.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 2,089 households and businesses in the West Coast will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nFour state highways in the West Coast will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 154kms will be covered across State Highway 6, 7, 65 and 69.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe West Coast region will receive new mobile coverage for 14 tourism areas.<\/p>\n
\n\uf0b7 Bruce Bay \uf0b7 Buller Gorge \uf0b7 Charleston GlowWorm Cave \uf0b7 Haast \uf0b7 Jackson Bay \uf0b7 Jacobs River \uf0b7 Lake Kaniere \uf0b7 Lake Mahinapua \uf0b7 Lake Paringa \uf0b7 Lake Wahapo \uf0b7 Okarito Lagoon \uf0b7 Okuru \uf0b7 Pukekura \uf0b7 Rapahoe
\nNote: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
\nCanterbury<\/p>\n
\nUnder the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 34 towns and 5 fringe areas in Canterbury.<\/p>\n
\n\uf0b7 Chorus UFB2 fringe<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 9,727 households and businesses in Canterbury (and the Chatham Islands) will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nSeven state highways in Canterbury will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 100kms will be covered across State Highway 1, 7, 8, 73, 75, 79 and 80.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Canterbury region will receive new mobile coverage for 17 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Albury \uf0b7 Bealey \uf0b7 Birdlings Flat \uf0b7 Entrances\/exits to St James Trail \uf0b7 Gore Bay \uf0b7 Lake Clearwater \uf0b7 Lake Heron \uf0b7 Le Bons Bay \uf0b7 Lewis Pass \uf0b7 Limestone Valley \uf0b7 Little River \uf0b7 Mangamaunu \uf0b7 Mount Potts \uf0b7 Mount Sunday \uf0b7 Okains Bay \uf0b7 Tasman Glacier walks \uf0b7 Taylors Mistake<\/p>\n
\nOtago<\/p>\n
\nUnder the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 22 towns in Otago.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 4,418 households and businesses in Otago will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.<\/p>\n
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nFive state highways in Otago will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 120kms will be covered across State Highway 6, 8, 85, 87 and 90.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Otago region will receive new mobile coverage for 10 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Beaumont. Clutha Gold Trail \uf0b7 Blue Pool – Haast Pass Road \uf0b7 Entrances\/exits to Greenstone Track \uf0b7 Lindis Valley \uf0b7 Makarora (Mount Aspiring National Park) \uf0b7 Moa Creek \uf0b7 Mou Waho Island, Lake Wanaka \uf0b7 Taieri Mouth \uf0b7 Trotters Gorge \uf0b7 Waitaki Lakes area<\/p>\n
\nSouthland<\/p>\n
\nUnder the latest extension of the Government\u2019s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 13 towns and 1 fringe area in Southland.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the second round of the Government\u2019s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 5,287 households and businesses in Southland will receive new rural broadband coverage.
\nExact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 State Highways
\nTwo state highways in Southland will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 37kms will be covered across State Highway 6 and 94.
\nMobile Black Spot Fund \u2013 Tourism Areas
\nThe Southland region will receive new mobile coverage for 11 tourism areas. \uf0b7 Around the Homer Tunnel \uf0b7 Curio Bay \uf0b7 Dipton<\/p>\n
\n\uf0b7 Entrances\/exits to Milford Track \uf0b7 Entrances\/exits to Routeburn Track \uf0b7 Knobs Flat \uf0b7 Milford Sound \uf0b7 Mirror Lake \uf0b7 Niagara (Catlins) Southern Scenic Route \uf0b7 Porpoise Bay \uf0b7 Te Anau Downs<\/p>\n