Digital Cities and Regional Networks
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Current | 2005

Broadband roll-out now crucial, Minister to tell conference

A blunt message that rapid roll-out of broadband must become a high priority for New Zealand will be delivered at this week's Digital Cities and Regional Networks conference by Communications and IT Minister David Cunliffe.
21 Nov 2005 | More >>

Digital Cities & Regional Networks Conference

A drive to encourage cities and regions to create their own high-speed open access broadband networks will see the inaugural Digital Cities & Regional Networks conference held in Wellington later this month.
6 Nov 2005 | More >>

Digital Strategy - Announcement Of Funding Criteria

Caretaker Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today announced the launch of the first two pools of funding available under the Digital Strategy, in line with previously announced policy.
1 Nov 2005 | More >>

An Invitation To Attend The Digital Cities & Regional Networks Conference

A few weeks ago, I announced details of a $24m contestable fund for cities and regions - the Broadband Challenge - as part of the government's Digital Strategy. It provides funding to encourage the development of open access networks to accelerate the high-speed broadband links so crucial to our economic and societal future.
21 Oct 2005 | More >>