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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 build is due to be completed in the first of these areas by May 2024 with orders ready to be placed by June.

Timeline and approach

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 NameAreaPremisesBuild StartRFS Date
Okere FallsOtoramarae11719/02/202417/06/2024
Waiau PaWaiau Pa13112/02/202430/06/2024
KerikeriKC Fringe 18726/02/202430/06/2024
Upper Hutt NorthMangaroa5615/04/202431/07/2024
AtawhaiAWI North17411/03/202419/08/2024
KawakawaMoerewa East5313/05/202431/08/2024
GlenntunnelWhitecliffs13319/02/202402/09/2024
BrightonWestwood7106/05/202402/09/2024
HastingsKaramu10515/07/202415/10/2024
KaeoKaeo11001/07/202430/11/2024
TairuaLakes Resort Golf Club18615/07/202413/01/2025
UrenuiOnaero Beach7822/07/202413/01/2025
KaiapoiKairaki15505/08/202413/01/2025
KaharoaAwahou9312/08/202413/01/2025
KarakaKingseat5902/09/202413/01/2025
Kaipara FlatsKaipara Flats7002/09/202413/01/2025
WintonWinton Fringe1907/10/202413/01/2025
KaharoaUnsworth Rd Hamurana2005/08/202431/01/2025
Te AnauMilford9402/09/202431/01/2025
WhitiangaWhitianga15726/08/202428/02/2025
KaharoaGloucester Rd6607/10/202428/02/2025
LeighWhangateau7314/10/202428/02/2025
Diamond HarbourPurau7428/10/202428/02/2025

 

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