7 August, 2008
Speech to Wellington Institute of Directors
Speech notes from an address to Wellington Institute of Directors, 5 August 2008, Wellington
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Associated Ministers
- David Cunliffe - Minister
31 July, 2008
Strong criteria key to success of Broadband Fund
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has thanked contributors for the extensive feedback they have provided on the criteria for the Broadband Investment Fund.
Read full release >>25 July, 2008
Report provides valuable input to TSO reform
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has welcomed a final report from the Telecommunications Carriers Forum (TCF) on reforming the Telecommunications Service Obligation (TSO).
Read full release >>4 July, 2008
3G mobile investment drives further broadband surge
Telecommunications companies in New Zealand are getting the flexibility they require to bring broadband to rural areas
Read full release >>20 June, 2008
NZ exporters to benefit from new robotics programme
A new programme has been announced to examine the use of robotic devices in medical facilities that are essential to the health of many older New Zealanders.
Read full release >>20 June, 2008
Speech to KANZ Broadband Summit
Speech notes from keynote address to the Korea Australia New Zealand (KANZ) OECD Broadband Summit, 19 June 2008, Seoul, Korea
Read full speech >>4 June, 2008
Broadband Spectrum
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today announced the release of a discussion paper on the operation of the Managed Spectrum Park (MSP) in the 2.5 GHz radio spectrum band
Read full release >>30 May, 2008
Minister calls for fundamental review of TSO
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has called for a ‘fundamental review’ of the local service Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO).
Read full release >>30 May, 2008
Speech to Telecommunications Carriers Forum
Speech notes from address to Telecommunications Carriers Forum, Silverdale, Hibiscus Coast, 12.30pm, 30 May 2008.
Read full speech >>29 May, 2008
Platform for New Digital Future Launched
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today launched the structure that will become an important contributor to New Zealand’s digital future.
Read full release >>29 May, 2008
A faster more competitive broadband future
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe says that the Government’s Broadband Investment Fund will bring more broadband to users faster than alternative approaches.
Read full release >>27 May, 2008
Radio frequency auction 10 results announced
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today announced the provisional results of Radio Frequency Auction 10.
Read full release >>22 May, 2008
New Zealand’s digital pathway: A fast broadband future
Budget 2008 is the government’s first five-year down-payment for a 10 year plan which will take New Zealand towards the government’s vision of a fast broadband future
Read full release >>15 May, 2008
New cellular network given access to the airwaves
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today announced that Telecom and Vodafone have accepted offers for the renewal of cellular spectrum.
Read full release >>8 May, 2008
National mobile roaming decisions announced
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today announced two decisions relating to Commerce Commission proposals in respect of national mobile telephone roaming.
Read full release >>8 May, 2008
Achieving our Digital Potential
Speech notes to TUANZ Telecommunications Day
Read full speech >>21 April, 2008
New spectrum for FM radio
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe and Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard have today announced the release of more than seventy FM radio licences for commercial and non-commercial use.
Read full release >>14 April, 2008
Public Feedback Called for on Digital Strategy
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe is calling for all New Zealanders to have their say on the Draft Digital Strategy 2.0 which has been released for public comment today.
Read full release >>10 April, 2008
Faster, cheaper phone calls
The Commerce Commission’s market monitoring report reveals real improvements in New Zealand’s telecommunication performance
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10 April, 2008
Minister celebrates faster, cheaper phone calls
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe is delighted that the Commerce Commission’s market monitoring report has revealed real improvements in New Zealand’s telecommunication performance.
Read full release >>9 April, 2008
Improving security of tenure for radio licences
The government has introduced new measures to strengthen security of tenure arrangements for radio licence holders, Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe announced today.
Read full release >>9 April, 2008
Enhancing emergency radio
The government has allocated radio spectrum for the exclusive use of agencies engaged in public protection and disaster relief (PPDR), Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe announced today.
Read full release >>2 April, 2008
Broadband report provides food for thought
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe says the NZ Institute’s broadband research project provides a further contribution to the discussion on broadband investment.
Read full release >>1 April, 2008
Response to TCF report
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has welcomed a draft report from the Telecommunications Carriers Forum (TCF) on reforming the Telecommunications Service Obligation (TSO).
Read full release >>31 March, 2008
Telecom operational separation
A robust plan for the operational separation of Telecom NZ has been approved
Read full release >>25 March, 2008
Telecom Separation Plan
Minister Receives Revised Separation Plan
Read full release >>25 March, 2008
New digital super group announced
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has announced the government will fund the establishment of a new overarching digital sector forum.
Read full release >>9 March, 2008
New scholarships launched for sign language training
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has announced the government will fund twenty scholarships for training in sign language.
Read full release >>29 February, 2008
Minister declines Telecom’s Amended Separation Plan
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has today notified Telecom NZ that he will not approve their Amended Separation Plan.
Read full release >>20 February, 2008
Address to Local Government Broadband Forum
Local government bodies are key to providing broadband and other improved technology to New Zealand communities
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