Chorus NZ Limited

On Wednesday night in Wellington, we had the chance to bring together partners, peers, and representatives of the communities we serve, to celebrate what’s been a transformative year for Chorus. As we continue our journey to becoming the great network operator, it is collaboration with the industry, support from our communities and stakeholders, that will drive us to deliver real benefits to New Zealand.       Thank you to everyone who attended, and a privilege to have Hon Paul Goldsmith join us for the evening!

📣This weekend, Chorus will be at the first ever Digital Seniors Tech Expo!   Ahead of the Expo, today we were joined by some of fellow exhibitors in a discussion on understanding the senior digital divide, and what we can do collectively to help seniors engage with digital technology for their wellbeing and empowerment.  Thank you to Digital Senior’s CEO Cathy Hardinge and Chorus CEO Mark Aue for hosting the event, alongside great stories, insights and experiences from the Expo's Senior Co-design group: Judy Blakey, Ian Fraser and Pam Martin! Senior Kiwis are often excluded from the very development in technology and innovation that can benefit them most, from the latest health aid and tech to simple everyday devices and gadgets to support a more connected life. Through the partnership with Digital Seniors, our Chorusters have been volunteering through community hub events, and will be showing up this weekend to continue the mission to turn this senior exclusion problem around.

Did you know that New Zealand is one of the highest water use countries in the world? And with 22% of our water lost to leaks, it's not just our consumption that's high. How do we fix this? New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga shares these statistics in their 'Valuing Water' report, and suggests that volumetric or usage metering can contribute to quicker leak detection, lower water consumption, and more equitable outcomes for consumers. Neura has smart metering solutions that can help, find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gFY76EpU

Our fibre network hit a new peak traffic record with a whopping 5.2Tbps on Saturday with the release of Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix at 7 pm. Add in the thousands of households streaming the Black Caps, Kiwis, and All Blacks test matches and you’ve got an action-packed weekend online across New Zealand. Thanks to our congestion-free network, users streaming and gaming on fibre enjoyed a seamless and reliable connection. When we say New Zealand runs on fibre – we mean it!

Huge thanks to Deloitte for inviting us this morning. It's great to see how their latest report speaks to the economic value of fibre, the essential digital backbone of New Zealand 🙌🌏

Mercury NZ is taking advantage of being closer to the fibre network Edge by providing customers with a tailored end-to-end suite of digital solutions.    Looking to take your business connectivity to the next level? Visit chorus.co.nz/edgecentre 

Find out how Chorus Smart Locations is keeping Auckland Transport moving forward. From smart bus stops to traffic lights, fibre helps Auckland Transport keep the city moving, supporting businesses, and Aucklanders as they go about their everyday lives.

🌐 Empowering the community, one connection at a time🌐 In July, our team had a blast with our partner Digital Seniors at community pop-up hubs, supporting seniors with one-on-one coaching through their tech needs. From setting up email accounts, to helping with smartphone navigation to saving precious family photos, and more – we saw first-hand how improving digital literacy and building confidence can make a real impact. This collaboration is just the beginning. Mark your calendars for the first-ever Digital Seniors Tech Expo on 10 November in Auckland 🎉 Designed with seniors, for seniors, the expo is a showcase of how digital technology can support an active, healthy, and connected lifestyle. We’re proud to be a platinum sponsor of the expo and supporting more seniors on their digital technology journey. For more info, head here: https://lnkd.in/gSmke55c

The Water New Zealand conference kicks off in Hamilton tomorrow and we’re excited to introduce you to Neura - the latest IoT asset management solution by Chorus and NNNCo (National Narrowband Network Co) Neura uses LoRaWAN technology to remotely collect data from hard-to-reach water meters for faster leak detection – which can help save time and money, and provide more accurate billing and better water consumption insights. It's the technology of choice for water meter deployments, with over one hundred million water meters connected globally. If you're at the conference, be sure to take a break at our Neura Chill Out Zone and meet the team. Neura’s Richard Fry, Joe Caccioppoli, and Lauren Taylor will be there to chat about how Neura can help cut costs, improve operations, and support your sustainability efforts with real-time data. Come say hi and find out how Neura can make your water asset management easier. For more information, head to www.neura.co.nz

Introducing Neura - the latest IoT asset management solution by Chorus and NNNCo (National Narrowband Network Co). Catering for councils, utilities, and businesses in New Zealand, Neura provides near real-time monitoring and management of critical assets like water systems, public lighting, power, smart communities, and more. Powered by LoRaWAN technology (a purpose-built technology for IoT) and backed by NNNCo's global IoT expertise and our network-building experience, Neura can reduce costs, optimise operations, and can help improve sustainability efforts through accurate data and near real-time insights. Richard Fry, Business Manager at Neura, says, “We're proud to be launching Neura and sharing this complete, flexible IoT solution across NZ, tapping into global best practice technologies”. We’re looking forward to sharing more about Neura at the Water New Zealand conference in Hamilton. For more information, head to www.neura.co.nz.