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Chorus Copper Outage Leaves 1,500 Without Service

3/18/2025

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A significant copper network outage by Chorus has left nearly 1,500 customers in Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga, particularly in rural areas like Whakamarama, without service. The disruption forced the closure of the Waihi Beach library and service center. Chorus is actively working to restore connectivity after discovering a cut cable, keeping the affected communities informed.

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Story summary

A significant copper network outage by Chorus has left nearly 1,500 customers in Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga, particularly in rural areas like Whakamarama, without service. The disruption forced the closure of the Waihi Beach library and service center. Chorus is actively working to restore connectivity after discovering a cut cable, keeping the affected communities informed.