Media Statements

Telecom Separation a Fact - Minister for Communications and Information Technology media statement [ Published 31 March 2008 ]
A robust plan for the operational separation of Telecom NZ has been approved by Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe.
Minister declines Telecom's Amended Separation Plan - Minister for Communications and Information Technology release [ Published 29 February 2008 ]
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has today notified Telecom NZ that he will not approve their Amended Separation Plan.
Telecom Operational Separation Update - Minister for Communications and Information Technology Media Statement [ Published 24 December 2007 ]
Telecom Operational Separation Update Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has today called for public submissions on Telecom's Amended Separation Plan. "Telecom has made a number of improvements and other changes that will be of interest to industry stakeholders, " Mr Cunliffe said. "While I am conscious of the need to complete the details of Telecom's...
Consultation on Telecom's Draft Separation Plan - Minister of Communications Media Statement [ Published 26 October 2007 ]
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has today called for public submissions on Telecom's Draft Separation Plan.
Operational Separation of Telecom - Minister of Communications Media Statement [ Published 26 September 2007 ]
The operational separation of Telecom is a key part of the government's strategy to deliver a more effective telecommunications sector. It will underpin increased competition and efficient investment for the long-term benefit of all New Zealanders.
Update on the Separation of Telecom - Minister of Communications Media Statement [ Published 05 July 2007 ]
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has provided an update on the process for the separation of Telecom.
Update on Telecom Separation Process - Minister of Communications Media Statement [ Published 16 May 2007 ]
Interest in the issues surrounding the separation of Telecom remains high, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
Comment Sought on Telecom Separation Proposal - Minister of Communications Media Statement [ Published 01 May 2007 ]
Public comment is invited on the structural separation proposal made by Telecom in response to the government's operational separation document, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
Views Sought on Telecom Operational Separation - Minister of Communications Media Statement [ Published 05 April 2007 ]
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has released the government's consultation document on the operational separation of Telecom New Zealand.