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New-look Orcon appoints new CEO
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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Under new ownership, the internet service provider appoints Greg McAlister as its new chief executive officer.
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Q&A with Greg McAlister
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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Following his appointment as new Orcon CEO this morning, Greg McAlister talks about the market opportunities for the privately owned business.
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Kordia: Orcon deal ongoing
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Company denies deal for the internet provider has fallen through, despite deals twice breaking down.
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Kordia to announce Orcon sale?
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Kordia hints at imminent Orcon sale amid heightened buyer interest, with an announcement expected by week's end.
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Orcon attracting 'intensified' buyer interest
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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Orcon, the state-owned internet service provider, expects to make an announcement about a potential sale in the coming weeks.
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On the ball Orcon in Facebook putdown
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Orcon dazzles with witty Facebook retort amidst minor connection hiccup, proving even technical glitches can have a humorous side.
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CEO Geoff Hunt to leave Kordia
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Kordia Group CEO Geoff Hunt to step down after eight years. Company announces restructuring and merger with Kordia Networks.
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Have you got the Tech Factor?
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Simon Cowell and Will.i.am discuss the launch of an X Factor style show aimed at aspiring technology entrepreneurs.
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NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett addresses the country over the Pacific Fibre cancellation project, calling for a second submarine cable to keep New Zealand competitive.
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Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
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Case Study: Manaia View School using UFB
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Northland's Manaia View School pioneers in UFB use, enhancing learning through faster internet speeds and innovative ICT practices.
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Orcon steps up for CanTeen
Mon, 28th May 2012
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State-owned ISP signs up as official sponsor for organisation providing support for young people living with cancer.
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Orcon boss trashes doomsayer rivals
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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Orcon's boss, Scott Bartlett, challenges doom-laden rivals, eyeing bright futures and partnerships at TelCon12.
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Orcon announces jumbo plans for Genius
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Orcon refreshes Genius VoIP offerings with competitive plans: New up to 1TB for high-data users, aiming to meet rising demands for more internet freedom.
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Orcon announces school UFB plans
Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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Orcon unveils affordable UFB plans for schools, offering up to 1000GB data, with security ensured by partnering with Watchdog.
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Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.
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We won't charge more for fibre: Orcon
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Orcon sets the pace in NZ's internet market, promising fibre plans at copper prices starting at $75, defying industry norms for faster, more reliable access.
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Kordia revenue up 14%
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Profits hit by impairment charge from digital TV upgrade, Christchurch earthquake.
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Pricing announced for Orcon Genius
Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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Place phone calls straight over the internet, but how much data does $70 buy you?.
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'Bin the traditional phone line'
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Orcon launches Genius device, shifting calls to broadband, aiming to cut New Zealand's phone and internet costs. Sale starts July 20.
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Orcon goes live in Hamilton and Tauranga
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Orders now being taken for Orcon's local loop unbundled (LLU) telephone and ADSL2+ broadband network services.
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Orcon customers lose broadband
Wed, 19th Jan 2011
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Engineers work through the night to fix issues that saw some customers lose their broadband service yesterday.
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Orcon customers targeted by phishing scam
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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Engineers are working to block a phishing site being sent out to Orcon customers.
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Telecom joins internet child porn filter
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Telecom is joining the government's internet filter aimed at stopping access to sites hosting images of child sexual abuse.