TUANZ stories - Page 2
Tuanz, RHAANZ team up for rural connectivity
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Tuanz and RHAANZ to host rural connectivity symposium in May for joint submission to Rural Broadband Initiative and Mobile Blackspot Fund.
Chris Quin leaves Spark after nearly 25 years
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Craig Young, TUANZ chief executive, says Quin’s open leadership, experience and general ability took Spark through some interesting times.
Spark's free Lightbox offer earns praise
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Spark's move to offer free Lightbox subscriptions to broadband customers earns applause, signalling a digital leap in New Zealand's TV consumption.
Chorus chief quits for TUANZ CEO role
Wed, 21st May 2014
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Chorus NZ's Head of Industry Relations, Craig Young, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ).
Chris Quin becomes Telecom Retail CEO
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Gen-i Australia CEO takes on new role within Telecom's Retail business unit to fight for market shares in broadband and mobile.
Pressure on Telstra to confirm NZ plans
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.
TUANZ to cut staff
Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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Event organisers dropped as user group refocuses on telecommunications advocacy.
Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.
IT industry to establish code of practice for cloud
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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NZ's IT giants including Xero and Microsoft plan a voluntary Cloud Code of Practice, aiming to boost user confidence in cloud services.
Telecom under attack from Labour
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Labour slams Telecom for monopolistic practices, demands tighter regulations. Clare Curran criticises secretive UFB deal process, proposes network regulator.
TUANZ Innovation Awards presented
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Ag-Hub clinches top TUANZ Innovation Award for its pioneering cloud software for farmers, highlighting NZ's lead in farming tech.
InternetNZ backs Barcamp 'Unconference'
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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InternetNZ sponsors tech-driven Barcamp Unconference, promising to blend politics, tech insights, and web trends on July 16.
TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists announced
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists revealed, set for presentation at the Langham Hotel, Auckland, 21 July. Categories span from mobile apps to education.
Zero cost to taxpayers for UFB regulation says Joyce
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Steven Joyce announces at TUANZ conference that UFB regulation will cost taxpayers nothing, with fibre prices to remain competitive.
Joyce backs down from UFB regulatory holiday - Updated
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Steven Joyce ditches UFB regulatory holiday plan amid criticism, heralding a more balanced broadband future for New Zealand.
TUANZ announces leadership panel line-up
Tue, 10th May 2011
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TUANZ unveils its leadership panel for this year's Telecom Day, eyeing the next 25 years with elite speakers. Event set for 19 May at Te Papa.
TUANZ looks forward to special day
Wed, 4th May 2011
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TUANZ gears up to celebrate its 25th anniversary and Telecommunications Day on 19 May, turning an eye towards the future of tech.
TUANZ call for entries
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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TUANZ, in partnership with Voco, announces the prestigious TUANZ Innovation Awards for the telecoms industry, calling for revolutionary entries.
Telco groups pitch Special Access Undertaking approach to UFB
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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A group of New Zealand telecom companies and consumer groups have proposed alternatives to the government’s UFB bill.
Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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An 11-strong group of telecommunications companies and consumer advocate groups have opposed the government's ultra fast broadband bill.
Groups call for telco law changes
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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TUANZ, Consumer NZ, Federated Farmers and InternetNZ call on Parliament for changes to legislation currently being considered.
Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.
Fibre Watch: Will Chorus 2 be government-owned?
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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It could be a case of back to the future as the government leaves the door open to taking a stake in Telecom's UFB business.
Telco Bill extension granted
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Gov't grants extension for telco bill review, bowing to TUANZ and InternetNZ pleas for more time due to its complexity. Deadline now March 11.