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.
Quick find
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 Name | Area | Ready for service | Number of premises |
| Okere Falls | Otaramarae | 07/06/2024 | 120 |
| Waiau Pa | Waiau Pa | 30/06/2024 | 116 |
| Kerikeri | KC Fringe 1 | 30/06/2024 | 101 |
| Atawhai | AWI North | 31/07/2024 | 160 |
| Upper Hutt North | Mangaroa | 31/07/2024 | 55 |
| Glentunnel | Whitecliffs | 31/08/2024 | 202 |
| Brighton | Westwood | 31/08/2024 | 66 |
| Kawakawa | Moerewa East | 31/08/2024 | 55 |
| Kaharoa | Unsworth Rd Hamurana | 30/09/2024 | 55 |
| Kaeo | Kaeo | 31/10/2024 | 116 |
| Diamond Harbour | Purau | 31/10/2024 | 71 |
| Hastings | Karamu | 31/10/2024 | 101 |
| Urenui | Onaero Beach | 31/10/2024 | 74 |
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 manager.
Keep up to date with the Chorus fibre network extension.
Project Team
Paul Dobinson
Project Lead
Akash Nellore
Account Manager
Luke Henshall
Stakeholder Communications Manager
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