1252 days ago

Chorus Copper Network is Retiring

Angela Purcell from AB Electrical

AB Electrical is here to help our customers through the sometimes confusing aspects of moving to UFB fibre, which has been made more complicated by the announcement of the copper network being turned off. We don’t want our customers to panic and we can provide guidance and assistance as required.

New Zealand’s oldest phone and internet infrastructure is slowly being retired as Chorus continues to modernise and future-proof the broadband network. After the first landline telephones arrived in New Zealand in 1881, a copper phone line network was built across the country, ultimately reaching 98 percent of us where we live and work.

This copper network which has served Kiwis well for their landline and more recently, internet needs, for over a century is now becoming redundant.

Find out more about this on our website.

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16 hours ago

Neighbourly challenge: Who can solve the daily riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I have a crown but am not a king.
I'm prickly on the outside but sweet within.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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12 days ago

Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?

Pullman Novotel

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s only 5-star airport hotel, given its incredibly close proximity to the airport, the convenience of walking to the airport is a major highlight but there are plenty of other features that make it special. Find out more

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What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
  • 5.5% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
    5.5% Complete
  • 46.1% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
    46.1% Complete
  • 4.8% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
    4.8% Complete
  • 36.1% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
    36.1% Complete
  • 7.4% Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
    7.4% Complete
310 votes
2 days ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 43.1% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    43.1% Complete
  • 56.2% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    56.2% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1027 votes