Rotokawa residents now have access to faster broadband.
Chorus has today finished work on a new fibre-fed roadband cabinet in Rotokawa, meaning local residents can now benefit from better broadband services in the area.
Chorus general manager of infrastructure Ed Beattie said there was no question that access to better broadband make a significant difference to the lives of rural New Zealanders.
"Chorus has always been passionate about improving rural connectivity throughout New Zealand. That's why we are pleased to be able to deliver improved broadband to the residents of Rotokawa," he said.
"In practical terms, for rural businesses, such as farms, this means better connection to services like livestock improvement records and markets overseas, as well as improving time management through online purchasing. Technology plays a big part in modern farming and now residents in Rotokawa can be part of that.
"By upgrading the infrastructure in Rotokawa, it not only means broadband will now be more consistent and reliable, in some cases it also means that people who have previously been on a waiting list for a broadband service can now access one."
Mr Beattie said that although the broadband network has been upgraded, residents in Rotokawa also have an important part to play in making the most of the upgraded broadband capability.
Communications Minister Amy Adams said she was thrilled that Rotokawa residents have access to faster broadband and the economic and social benefits this will bring through the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative.
