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20 November, 2009

Change to Telecom’s operation separation undertakings

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has approved a variation to Telecom's operational separation undertakings, which came into force in March 2008.

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19 November, 2009

Jack Matthews added to Crown Fibre Holdings board

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced Mr Jack Matthews as a further member of the board of Crown Fibre Holdings.

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17 November, 2009

Strong interest in Govt broadband proposal

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says he is very pleased with the high level of interest from parties seeking to participate in the government's urban fibre roll-out.

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5 November, 2009

Public consultation on telecommunications relay and video relay services

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on the future of the telecommunications services for the deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired communities.

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4 November, 2009

Korea, Australia and NZ discuss digital futures

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today opened the 2009 Korea Australia New Zealand (KANZ) Broadband Summit: Digital Futures in Auckland.

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4 November, 2009

Speech to KANZ Broadband Summit

Hwan yong harmny da. Welcome. I’d like to acknowledge KCC Standing Commissioner Hyung Tae-Gun and Senator Stephen Conroy.

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29 October, 2009

Crown Fibre Holdings Board appointments

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today confirmed the formation of Crown Fibre Holdings Limited, and appointed its inaugural Board.

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27 October, 2009

Govt extends time for submissions on broadband complementary measures

The government has extended the time available for interested parties to make submissions on the ultra-fast broadband complementary measures discussion document.

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22 October, 2009

Govt extends frequency payment terms for radio broadcasters

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced optional changes to the payment plan for radio broadcasters to renew their spectrum licences.

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21 October, 2009

Govt starts seeking ultra-fast broadband partners

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released the "Invitation to Participate" in the partner selection process for the government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative.

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16 October, 2009

Changes to Christmas mail delivery

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced that he has agreed to New Zealand Post’s proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period.

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7 October, 2009

Facilitating the Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on complementary measures the government is considering to facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure by local fibre companies and other telecommunications companies.

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1 October, 2009

Proposed change to Christmas mail delivery

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says the government is considering a proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period, subject to feedback from the public.

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29 September, 2009

Government releases coverage and funding plan for rural telecommunications

The government has today released its coverage and funding plans for rural telecommunications. Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released two proposals for public comment. These proposals focus on progressing the rural fast broadband initiative and reforming the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO) levy.

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16 September, 2009

Ultra-fast broadband investment proposal finalised

Communications and Information Technology Minister Hon Steven Joyce today released the details of the government’s $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative.

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15 September, 2009

Preparing schools for ultra-fast broadband

Fourteen schools are set to receive major upgrades to their ICT infrastructure, in the first stage of the government's $34 million boost for broadband in schools.

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10 September, 2009

Govt announces targets for rural broadband

Communications and IT Minister Steven Joyce has today announced coverage targets for the roll out of broadband to rural communities. He says getting fast broadband to the 25% of New Zealanders living outside the footprint of the government’s urban initiative is a priority.

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9 September, 2009

Process for Ministerial mobile termination decision

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced the process he will be following in making his decision on the Commerce Commission's recommendations on mobile termination access services, which he expects to receive in the Commission's Final Report in or around December.

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3 September, 2009

Feedback sought on change to Telecom’s operational separation undertakings

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce is seeking feedback on Telecom's recent request for the government to consider a further proposed variation of the company's Operational Separation Undertakings.

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25 August, 2009

Group established to assist with digital transition

A joint Government and industry Steering Group to assist with the transition to digital switchover has been established, Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce announced today.

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21 August, 2009

Speech to IPv6 Hui

As the Acting Minister for Communications and Information Technology, I am very pleased to be able to provide a government perspective on IPv6 and to speak to this group on this important issue.

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20 August, 2009

Speech to Liz Dengate Thrush Foundation - Inaugural Internet Industry Awards Dinner

As Acting Minister for Communications and Information Technology, I'd like to extend a special welcome to Peter Dengate Thrush, Chair of the LizDengate Thrush Trust, and his fellow Trustees.n

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11 August, 2009

Digital futures discussion document

The options for the use of radio spectrum after digital switch-over of television services is the subject of a discussion paper released today.

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17 June, 2009

Change to Telecom’s operation separation undertakings

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has approved a variation to Telecom’s operational separation undertakings, which came into force in March 2008.

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10 June, 2009

Curran scaremongering on telecommunications review

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says suggestions from Labour MP Clare Curran about the outcome of the government’s review of the Telecommunications Act are nothing but scaremongering.

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28 May, 2009

Budget kick starts broadband investment

Budget 2009 has kick-started the Government’s commitment to ultra fast broadband with $290 million of initial implementation funding for the 2009/10 financial year.

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28 May, 2009

School broadband given boost in Budget

Budget 2009 gives a $34 million boost for school access to high-speed broadband, Education Minister Anne Tolley and Information and Communications Technology Minister Steven Joyce say.

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15 May, 2009

New spectrum allocations proposed for new technologies, radio broadcast linking

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion paper seeking input into a proposed reallocation of radio spectrum in the 806-960 MHz band.

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12 May, 2009

Speech to TUANZ Telecommunications Day

It is a pleasure to be here today and I thank you for the opportunity to deliver the keynote address for today’s event. I have been Minister for Communications and Information Technology for just under six months now, and what an interesting six months they’re been.

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5 May, 2009

Minister congratulates World Summit Award winners

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has congratulated three New Zealand organisations which have won World Summit Awards (WSA) for creativity and innovation in ICT.

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