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July 2013 Broadband Report
Competition Between ISPs Hots Up
In this issue of the TrueNet Broadband Report we measure DNS response for the first time, and Snap takes the honours in the first round. Latency tests are extended to Australia.
Telecom still has some work to do to improve Latency and Webpage Download times to catch up with the rest of the market.
The July report is available on our website or here: http://bit.ly/166lGNz
ENDS
Government: New Year Border Exception For Seasonal Workers In The Horticulture And Wine Industries
2000 additional RSE workers to enter New Zealand early next year employers must pay these workers at least $22.10 an hour employers will cover costs of managed isolation for the RSE workers RSE workers will be paid the equivalent of 30 hours work a week ... More>>
Grey Power: Is Disappointed To Learn Of More Bank Closures
Many older people are being left without essential services because of cost cutting and the march of modern technology. It is now expected that most banking transactions can occur via the internet or telephone. Jan Pentecost, President of the Grey Power ... More>>
Economy: Supply Chain On Brink Of Overload Says National Road Carriers
The New Zealand supply chain is on the brink of overload and it looks like the upcoming peak imports season may push it over the edge says National Road Carriers Association (NRC) CEO David Aitken. “Worldwide supply chains are in disarray,” says Mr Aitken. ... More>>
Stats NZ: Annual Goods Trade Surplus At 28-Year High
New Zealand’s annual goods trade surplus reached a 28-year high of $2.2 billion as imports tumbled in the year ended October 2020, Stats NZ said today. “This is the largest annual surplus since the July 1992 year, driven mainly by much lower ... More>>
ComCom: How Real Is That Bargain?
The Commerce Commission urges retailers and consumers to think hard about the bargains being offered as ‘Black Friday’ and Christmas draw near. Black Friday has now overtaken Boxing Day in terms of retail spending, according to data from electronic ... More>>
Stats NZ: Births And Deaths: Year Ended September 2020
Births and deaths releases provide statistics on the number of births and deaths registered in New Zealand, and selected fertility and mortality rates. Key facts For the year ended September 2020: 57,753 live births and 32,670 deaths ... More>>
Forest & Bird: Kākāpō Wins Bird Of The Year 2020
The nation has voted and Aotearoa New Zealand has a new Bird of the Year. New Zealand’s moss-colored flightless parrot has climbed to the top-spot for the second time in Forest & Bird’s annual Te Manu Rongonui o Te Tau/Bird of the Year competition. ... More>>
