Portfolio: Communications And Information Technology

Rural telecommunications plans finalised

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:56:58 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

The government has finalised its plans for rural telecommunications with Cabinet yesterday signing off on proposals for the roll out of high speed broadband in rural areas and the reform of the Teleco...

Investigation into Auckland emergency 111 problems

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:06:35 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

An investigation has been launched into the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning by Telecom. "I spoke to Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds this morning and agreed that officials from b...

Minister says 111 calls must get through

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:56:58 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, says ensuring 111 calls made from mobile telephone networks get through is vital. "The recent spate of outages on the XT netwo...

Minister accepting submissions on mobile termination rates

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:06:57 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today invited submissions on the Commerce Commission's final report on mobile termination access services. This morning the Commerce Com...

Feedback sought on proposed change to Telecom's undertakings

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:30:24 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced a ten-day feedback process on Telecom's request for a variation of the company's Operational Separation Undertakings.&nb...

Digital switchover – frequency allocations

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:34 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Steven Joyce has confirmed the initial frequency allocation boundaries for long term use of the present UHF television bands after digital switchover (DSO). T...

100 more schools to receive broadband boost

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:49:33 +1300

Steven Joyce | Education

100 more schools around the country are set to receive ICT upgrades as part of the Government's commitment to high speed broadband in schools. Education Minister Anne Tolley and Communications and Inf...

Positive response to Govt rural broadband proposal

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:44:27 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says the government has received a strong and positive response to its proposals to deploy fast broadband to rural communities. The gov...

Change to Telecom’s operation separation undertakings

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:55:19 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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

Jack Matthews added to Crown Fibre Holdings board

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:27:44 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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

Strong interest in Govt broadband proposal

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:02:58 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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. La...

Public consultation on telecommunications relay and video relay services

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:52:47 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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...

Korea, Australia and NZ discuss digital futures

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:27:58 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today opened the 2009 Korea Australia New Zealand (KANZ) Broadband Summit: Digital Futures in Auckland. The summit is an annual forum fo...

Crown Fibre Holdings Board appointments

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:59:44 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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

Govt extends time for submissions on broadband complementary measures

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:17:35 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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

Govt extends frequency payment terms for radio broadcasters

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:11:32 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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

Govt starts seeking ultra-fast broadband partners

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:55:10 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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 i...

Changes to Christmas mail delivery

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:17:44 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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. "I have agr...

Facilitating the Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:27:55 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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 i...

Proposed change to Christmas mail delivery

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:03:42 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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 pu...

Government releases coverage and funding plan for rural telecommunications

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:04:25 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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 c...

Ultra-fast broadband investment proposal finalised

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:07:31 +1200

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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

Preparing schools for ultra-fast broadband

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:07:33 +1200

Steven Joyce | Education

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. The schools will receive internal net...

Govt announces targets for rural broadband

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:04:53 +1200

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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 ...

Process for Ministerial mobile termination decision

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:21:11 +1200

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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 terminati...

Feedback sought on change to Telecom’s operational separation undertakings

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:12:15 +1200

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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...

Group established to assist with digital transition

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:24:53 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Communications and Information Technology

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 Techn...

Digital futures discussion document

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:21:46 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Communications and Information Technology

The options for the use of radio spectrum after digital switch-over of television services is the subject of a discussion paper released today. New Zealand’s move to digital-only television is inev...

Change to Telecom’s operation separation undertakings

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:08:10 +1200

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Curran scaremongering on telecommunications review

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:19:39 +1200

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

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 ...