Fibre network extension
To ensure more of New Zealand can run on fibre, we’re extending our fibre network to give 10,000 more Kiwi homes and businesses access to fibre services
Overview
Keep up to date with progress on the new build programme including when you’ll be able to make the most of new connect opportunities.
The new build programme began in mid-February 2024 and is expected to take 18 months to complete.
It sees fibre rolled out to 59 communities across New Zealand in locations adjacent to urban areas or close to the existing Chorus network, from Kerikeri in the north to Winton in the south.
The below table outlines when the next locations in the programme should be ready for service. Please note the dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
| Exchange Name | Area | Premises | Build Start | RFS Date |
| Okere Falls | Otaramarae | 118 | 19/02/2024 | 17/06/2024 |
| Kerikeri | KC Fringe 1 | 90 | 26/02/2024 | 30/06/2024 |
| Waiau Pa | Waiau Pa | 132 | 12/02/2024 | 30/06/2024 |
| Upper Hutt North | Mangaroa | 54 | 15/04/2024 | 31/07/2024 |
| Atawhai | AWI North | 161 | 11/03/2024 | 19/08/2024 |
| Kawakawa | Moerewa East | 53 | 13/05/2024 | 31/08/2024 |
| Brighton | Westwood | 71 | 6/05/2024 | 2/09/2024 |
| Glentunnel | Whitecliffs | 131 | 19/02/2024 | 2/09/2024 |
| Hastings | Karamu | 105 | 15/07/2024 | 15/10/2024 |
| Kaeo | Kaeo | 114 | 1/07/2024 | 13/11/2024 |
| Kaipara Flats | Kaipara Flats | 66 | 2/09/2024 | 29/11/2024 |
| Tairua | Lakes Resort Golf Club Pauanui | 176 | 15/07/2024 | 29/11/2024 |
| Winton | Winton fringe | 19 | 7/10/2024 | 29/11/2024 |
| Karaka | Kingseat | 64 | 2/09/2024 | 13/12/2024 |
| Urenui | Onaero Beach | 78 | 22/07/2024 | 13/01/2025 |
| Whitianga | Whitianga | 156 | 26/08/2024 | 28/01/2025 |
| Kaharoa | Awahou | 86 | 12/08/2024 | 10/02/2025 |
| Kaiapoi | Kairaki | 153 | 5/08/2024 | 17/02/2025 |
| Diamond Harbour | Purau | 74 | 28/10/2024 | 28/02/2025 |
| Waikanae | Waikanae North | 56 | 4/11/2024 | 6/03/2025 |
| French Pass | Okiwi Bay | 206 | 9/09/2024 | 31/03/2025 |
| Leigh | Whangateau | 73 | 14/10/2024 | 31/03/2025 |
| Onerahi | Pataua | 209 | 23/09/2024 | 31/03/2025 |
| Glenbrook | Glenbrook Beach | 139 | 28/10/2024 | 30/04/2025 |
| Kaharoa | Unsworth Rd Hamurana | 58 | 5/08/2024 | 30/04/2025 |
| Otautau | Otautau Sth | 73 | 4/11/2024 | 30/04/2025 |
| Ohakune | Rangataua | 219 | 30/09/2024 | 30/04/2025 |
| Te Anau | Milford | 54 | 2/09/2024 | 30/04/2025 |
| Kaharoa | Hamurana | 529 | 2/09/2024 | 31/05/2025* |
| Kaharoa | Gloucester Rd | 57 | 7/10/2024 | 3/06/2025 |
| Kerepehi | Kerepehi | 231 | 19/08/2024 | 3/06/2025 |
| Levin | Levin UFB1 Fringe | 76 | 20/01/2025 | 3/06/2025 |
| Tahuna | Tahuna | 62 | 24/02/2025 | 3/06/2025 |
| Whitianga | Kuaotuna West | 142 | 2/12/2024 | 3/06/2025 |
| Blenheim | Dry Hills Fringe | 80 | 20/01/2025 | 6/06/2025 |
| Fielding | Fielding UFB1 Fringe | 61 | 10/03/2025 | 6/06/2025 |
| Lyttelton | Cass Bay | 286 | 18/11/2024 | 30/06/2025 |
| Mangakino | Whakamaru | 113 | 17/02/2025 | 30/06/2025 |
| Matakana | Million Bay | 163 | 9/12/2024 | 30/06/2025 |
| Diamond Harbour | Charteris Bay | 282 | 2/12/2024 | 31/07/2025 |
| Huia | Cornwallis | 74 | 24/03/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Havelock North | UFB Fringe East | 347 | 5/08/2024 | 31/07/2025 |
| Lynmore | Te Ngae | 272 | 24/02/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Otatara | SW Otatara | 95 | 24/02/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Paparoa | Tinopai | 253 | 13/01/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Puketurua | Arapuni | 172 | 13/01/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Rotoiti | Rotoiti 2 | 194 | 24/03/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Taradale | Breckenridge Rd | 102 | 4/11/2024 | 31/07/2025 |
| Waitakere | Waitakere Fringe South | 196 | 17/02/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Whangamata | Whiritoa | 573 | 13/01/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Whangamata | Oputere | 102 | 21/04/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
| Hastings | Pakipaki | 42 | 16/09/2024 | 31/08/2025 |
| Okere Falls | Mourea | 218 | 21/04/2025 | 31/08/2025 |
| Onerahi | Parua Bay | 285 | 10/02/2025 | 31/08/2025 |
| Rotoma | Rotoma | 241 | 24/02/2025 | 31/08/2025 |
| Rotoma | Pongakawa Valley Road | 89 | 31/03/2025 | 31/08/2025 |
| Tapu | Te Mata | 201 | 10/03/2025 | 31/08/2025 |
| Taupo | Waitahanui | 233 | 17/03/2025 | 31/08/2025 |
| Whangamata | Onemana | 381 | 31/03/2025 | 31/08/2025 |
*Due to size of Hamurana build area, this is being released in a staged manner over May, June and July to manage provisioning schedules and expectations. Expressions of interest received in this area have been informed.
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What's next
The above table will be updated as the programme progresses and we will notify you when this happens as part of the standard service provider communications email update process.
To receive address lists for premises that will be ready for connect soon, please contact your Chorus account team.
Keep up to date with the Chorus fibre network extension.
Project team
Paul Dobinson
Project Lead
Akash Nellore
Account Manager
Luke Henshall
Communications Manager
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