Blenheim stories
Air New Zealand launches electric aircraft trials on domestic routes
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Air New Zealand is trialling the electric BETA ALIA CX300 on domestic routes, marking a pioneering step in sustainable aviation across New Zealand's regional airports.
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.
Blenheim joins the 'UFB complete' list
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Blenheim soars with ultrafast broadband completion, joining Ashburton and Oamaru in Chorus's triumphant fibre network rollout.
Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.
Chorus awaits Wellington earthquake approval
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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After a 6.5-magnitude quake, Chorus waits for clearance to return to Wellington offices, aiming for business as usual despite disruptions.
TelstraClear goes live with new network
Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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TelstraClear's new GBP £20 million broadband network reaches 220,000 homes and businesses in its largest unbundling programme, doubling its fibre coverage.
Compass rolls out WiMax nationwide
Fri, 18th Sep 2009
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Mike Lancaster, the company's wireless champion, says 15 WiMax sites have been constructed and will be live in the next two months.