Rural Broadband
A working group comprising representatives from InternetNZ, Local Government New Zealand, Federated Farmers, TUANZ and the Economic Development Association of New Zealand has been formed to progress a Rural Broadband Strategy Framework.
Framework Purpose
The Rural Broadband Strategy Framework aims to:
- Guide local and central government action in improving broadband adoption in rural areas.
- Create an input to government policy development on rural broadband.
Background Information
InternetNZ gave the following Power Point presentation relating to the framework at the Local Government Broadband Forum, in February 2008:
Rural Broadband Strategy Framework (Power Point Presentation)
The following discussion document considering policy options for addressing issues around broadband connectivity for rural New Zealand has been released:
