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Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
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Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.
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Minister welcomes UFB progress

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.
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Chorus agrees UFB package improvements

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.
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SMBs seek smarter, better smart city living for Kiwis

Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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Start-ups and innovators collaborate to shape better living in New Zealand's future smart cities #smartcities #innovation.
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Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing

Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.
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Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing

Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Commerce Commission outlines process to set pricing for Chorus' copper network, aiming for final rate by 1 December based on NZ costs.
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Telecom to launch 'GigaWiFi' competition

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Telecom unveils 'GigaWiFi' comp, set to boost fibre uptake with ultra-fast 5G WiFi hotspots across NZ, enriching digital connectivity.
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Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans

Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Xero's growth in staff continues with over 90 recruited in the last three months, taking total staff numbers to over 600 with the business still aggre.
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Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...

Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.
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Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal

Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.
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Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says

Fri, 6th Dec 2013
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Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.
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Govt: Negative copper pricing comments no surprise

Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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Govt shrugs off criticism on copper pricing, with no parliamentary support expected. Amy Adams eyes non-legislative routes amidst challenges.
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Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation

Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.
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Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling

Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.
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Chorus shares hit new low as Govt isolated on copper-pricing

Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Chorus shares plummet as government's hands tied on copper pricing, leaving the firm facing financial strains and investment risks.
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Vodafone calls on Chorus to speed up UFB talks

Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Vodafone has issued its disappointment that Chorus has suspended its scheduled Dialogue Briefing around new, faster fibre services.
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Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe

Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus' financial position, according to opposition party Labour.
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Chorus shares hit record low

Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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Investors reel as Chorus shares plummet to a historic low amid fears over government response to price cuts threatening its financial stability.
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Govt to assess Chorus' financial position ahead of UFB roll-out

Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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New Zealand government commissions independent assessment of Chorus' financial position and capability to deliver on contracts.