IPv6

(Links to Strategy 3: Technical Development and Innovation)

Project Sponsor: Jonny Martin

Staff Support: Richard Wood

Project Status: Active

Project Description:

The IPv6 project “champions” the NZ conversion to IPv6 within the industry, including telco’s, ISP’s, corporates, and home users.

• Overarching objective: “Create the roadmap for IPv6 deployment in New Zealand”.

• Engage with potential IPv6 community.

• Monitor IPv6 initiatives.

• Prepare micro-site as a resource / reference base for IPv6 in NZ.

• Engage with Central Government.

• Engage with Industry Stakeholders.

Project Budget:

$30,000 has been budgeted for the IPv6 project in 2008/09.

Overall Progress Summary:

To achieve the objectives listed above a small team of technically astute IPv6 experts has been assembled, to consolidate knowledge and develop enthusiasm for the objectives.

A Government working group has been formed with InternetNZ representation.

An IPv6 Hui is being considered for November.

Joint technical workshops were held in August/September in Christchurch/Auckland.

Activities Planned for October 2008:

• Approach possible speakers for IPv6 Hui
• Consider update of IPv6 micro-site
  

Project History:

September 2008

• Christchurch workshop and Auckland workshop completed successfully.
  

August 2008

• Christchurch workshop began at end of August.
  

July 2008

• Workshop invitations released and arrangements begun.
  

June 2008

• Staff met to develop plan for hosting IPv6 workshops and hui.

January - March 2008:

• Initial preparations for hosting an IPv6 Hui and workshops.

2007:

• Throughout the year InternetNZ worked with various stakeholders to identify events/dates to host an IPv6 Hui.

• InternetNZ and KAREN held a joint IPv6 technical workshop at the InternetNZ office in August.