Internet outages
I got in touch with UltraFast about the internet outages last week. They came back to me with the statement below.
"We unfortunately damaged a main Chorus copper cable on the 19th and 24th September and this most likely would have cut off broadband (ADSL or VDSL) for a number of properties. I apologise for the inconvenience this has caused residents.
Before undertaking any works we try and identify all existing services to avoid (e.g. power, water, sewage, telecoms) though we are not always successful. Sometimes services are not in the location expected as they have moved over time or, like the Chorus cable damaged on the 19th September, are not on any plans.
The civil build for Te Kowhai will be completed this week, so any digging from now on is minimal. Over the next couple of months we will be installing the primary fibre cables and activating the network. We’re anticipating Te Kowhai residents will be able to order fibre broadband services by early next year, though I’m hoping it will be as early as December."
If anyone would like to speak to UltraFast directly, Mike Ryan has asked that his details be passed on. Please drop me a line and I'll pass them on to you.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
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