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Taranaki ISP Demands Action on Internet Outages

6/9/2025

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A Taranaki internet provider has voiced frustration over the government's lackluster response to recent internet outages linked to the HMAS Canberra. Managing director Matthew Harrison called for more radio spectrum to avert future disruptions. In response, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon assured that Defence Minister Judith Collins would look into the matter, while Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith intends to engage with officials.

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A Taranaki internet provider has voiced frustration over the government's lackluster response to recent internet outages linked to the HMAS Canberra. Managing director Matthew Harrison called for more radio spectrum to avert future disruptions. In response, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon assured that Defence Minister Judith Collins would look into the matter, while Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith intends to engage with officials.