Media releases

About 1.5 million telephone lines connecting New Zealand homes and businesses are now within reach of high-speed ADSL2+ broadband as telecommunications utility company Chorus completes work to rev-up local networks.

Chorus, New Zealand’s largest telecommunications network operator together with Crown Fibre Holdings, have begun the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) rollout in Palmerston North by deploying new network infrastructure past the door of residents in the Roslyn and Terrace End suburbs.

Today’s demerger of Chorus from Telecom New Zealand marks the creation of a stand-alone company focused on bringing fibre closer to more New Zealanders than ever before.

New Zealand's largest fixed line telecommunications network operator Chorus has today begun trading on the main board equity securities market operated by NZX Limited (NZSX).

Over the next seven months, this massive programme of work will see the new UFB network deployed across central Rotorua, Fairy Springs, Mangakakahi, Ohinemutu and Fenton Park. In addition, Chorus' existing business fibre network is being made available at UFB prices.

Thousands more Hamilton residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds.

Telecom's shareholders have today voted to approve the resolution to demerge Chorus...more

Crown Fibre Holdings (CFH) and New Zealand's largest telecommunications network operator, Chorus, today announced the appointment of Mr Gavin Walker as the Independent Chairman of the Steering Committee governing the partnership's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) rollout.

Chorus today announced the appointment of Andrew Carroll as Chief Financial Officer for New Chorus should shareholders and bondholders approve the proposed demerger later this month.

Over the next ten months, this massive programme of work will see the new UFB network deployed across central Blenheim and Springlands. In addition, Chorus' existing business fibre network is being made available at UFB prices.

New Zealand's largest telecommunications network operator Chorus, together with Crown Fibre Holdings, has today released the list of urban schools included in its first year ultra-fast broadband (UFB) rollout.

Thousands more Timaru residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds.

Thousands more Tauranga residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds.

Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has begun switching on new fibre-fed broadband cabinets in Rolleston as part of a $1 million project to enable high speed internet access.

Telecom has today announced the changes that will occur to its board if the proposed demerger is approved, including a new independent Chairman...more

Telecom has today published the demerger scheme booklet in order to provide shareholders with the necessary information to allow them to vote on the demerger proposal, as well as a wide range of other documents...more

Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecommunications network operator together with Crown Fibre Holdings, has today marked the start of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) rollout in Greater Wellington by deploying new network infrastructure in Kelson.

Chorus today announces appointments to the New Chorus Executive team, in the event that shareholders approve the proposed demerger.

Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecommunications network operator together with Crown Fibre Holdings, has today begun the rollout of ultra-fast broadband (UFB) to more than 800,000 homes, businesses, schools and health premises.

Telecom and the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) have today published a range of documents that provide further information on the structure of New Zealand's telecommunications industry in the event that Telecom structurally separates...more