Tag: telecommunications

New Zealand Farmers Face Connectivity Crisis, Survey Reveals

25 Sep 2025 9:15 a.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

A recent survey by Federated Farmers reveals that rural New Zealand is facing a connectivity crisis, with mobile coverage averaging only 57% of farmland and unreliable internet services.

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Cell Tower Damage Disrupts Emergency Calls in Northland

17 Apr 2025 8:06 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Damaged transmission towers in Northland disrupt cell phone reception, potentially impacting calls to emergency services. Police advise using landlines for 111 calls in affected areas.

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