
Kereone Rugby and Sports Club welcomed five Gallagher Chiefs players yesterday, after winning a special visit through a Tuatahi First Fibre social media competition.
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Leadership changes at Tuatahi First Fibre
Following John Hanna's planned retirement, the Tuatahi First Fibre Board has appointed Richard Riley as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Inspiring the next generation of tech leaders
Tuatahi First Fibre welcomed 18 students from Te Awamutu College for ShadowTech Day, a TechWomen initiative that opens the door to exciting careers in technology.
Tuatahi First Fibre kids colouring comp: Our winners!
At Tuatahi First Fibre, we love bringing colour and creativity to the community, and this year’s #TuatahifibreColourComp was no exception!

Tuatahi First Fibre announces appointment of new Chief Financial Officer
Tuatahi First Fibre is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Cleaver as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 4 August 2025.

Chiefs season 2025: Game on!
It’s been a thrilling season so far, and as proud major sponsors, we have been right there in the action – helping to fuel the fan experience and support the next generation of rugby talent.
Tuatahi First Fibre joins the Magic Whānau
Tuatahi First Fibre is now a major partner of the AVIS Magic for the 2025 ANZ Premiership season.

Tuatahi First Fibre extends service partner agreement with Ventia
Tuatahi First Fibre has signed a new service partner agreement with Ventia, strengthening a partnership that continues to support the delivery of fast and reliable fibre broadband.

Tuatahi First Fibre welcomes Government announcement to remove regulatory barriers
Tuatahi First Fibre (Tuatahi) applauds the Government’s announcement to remove regulatory barriers for local fibre companies (LFC) to improve connectivity options for New Zealanders.
Commerce Commission’s fibre deregulation review welcome, but falls short of addressing competitive realities
The Commerce Commission’s decision to further investigate the deregulation of select fibre services offered by local fibre companies (LFCs) is a step in the right direction but falls short of keeping up with the competitive realities of today’s market, says Tuatahi First Fibre Chief Executive John Hanna.
Tuatahi First Fibre welcomes new guidelines supporting private sector-led infrastructure innovation
Tuatahi First Fibre welcomes the release of the Government’s updated guidelines for market-led proposals (MLPs).

Tuatahi First Fibre continues to reduce carbon emissions and drive sustainability
We are proud to have completed our second annual audit as part of the Toitū Envirocare Carbonreduce certification programme.
Bringing innovation and diversity together for a brighter future
Tuatahi First Fibre welcomed nine students and two teachers from Te Kuiti High School for ShadowTech Day a TechWomen initiative.
Congratulations to our PlayStation® 5 winners!
We're thrilled to introduce Logan Koha and Kaeli Cooper, the remarkable artists who emerged as the champions of our #TuatahifibreColourComp!
Chiefs players inspire young rugby fans at Te Awamutu Marist
In a recent social media competition, Tuatahi First Fibre gave junior rugby clubs across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty the chance to win an unforgettable experience with the Gallagher Chiefs.
Tuatahi First Fibre achieves Toitū Carbonreduce certification
Tuatahi First Fibre is proud to be a Toitū Envirocare Carbonreduce certified organisation, setting the foundation for continued work in sustainability.

Tuatahi First Fibre completes acquisition of Unison Fibre Limited
This marks a significant expansion of Tuatahi’s operations into the key areas of Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.
Advancing gender equity
Tuatahi First Fibre has been formally recognised with GenderTick accreditation, setting the foundation for continued work to eliminate gender inequity.

Tuatahi strengthens support for Chiefs Rugby Club with expanded sponsorship
Tuatahi First Fibre is thrilled to continue sponsorship of the Gallagher Chiefs, and announce our exciting new sponsorship of the Chiefs Manawa.

Tuatahi First Fibre to acquire Unison Fibre offering customers greater choice
Tuatahi First Fibre to deliver greater choice and hyper-fast speed to internet users in Hawke’s Bay, Taupo, and Rotorua through the purchase of Unison Fibre.

Congratulations to our winner!
Meet Gabby the winner of our colouring competition who received a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition!
Tuatahi First Fibre connects Riding for the Disabled
Tuatahi First Fibre has gone above and beyond to bring better internet to an organisation changing lives in Cambridge.
Legal & Regulatory team nominated for excellence award
Our Tuatahi First Fibre Legal & Regulatory Team has been selected as a finalist for the Simpson Grierson People and Culture Excellence Award in the ILANZ Awards.

Tuatahi First Fibre's new parental policy empowers working parents
An inside look at how two of our team members are being supported as their families grow.

Gallagher Chiefs visit United Matamata Sports Club
Aspiring rugby stars win a much-anticipated giveaway by Tuatahi First Fibre.
Super fan makes duvet cover out of Tuatahi-branded Chiefs flags
The fans are so excited about the Tuatahi-branded Chiefs flags this season that they’re turning them into homewares.
Chiefs fans meet their heroes
Chiefs fans had an incredible experience at New Zealand's largest shopping centre, The Base, last week.
Tuatahi First Fibre awarded Cadet Forces Employer of the Year
We’re honoured to have won the Cadet Forces Employer of the Year award in the Tohu Awards 2022.
Tuatahi First Fibre proud sponsors of the NZ Compare Awards 2022
We’re proud to sponsor the Best Bundled Plan 2022 category in the NZ Compare Awards.

Latest research proves fibre still superior on performance
FibreMax is the superior broadband performer according to new research.
Tuatahi in battle to be the fittest firm in town
Eight Tuatahi team members are sweating it out in an inspiring wellbeing initiative.
Chelsie Foley shortlisted for New Zealand Law Awards 2022
Congratulations to our in-house lawyer Chelsie!
Ngāruawāhia and Te Kowhai prepare to Connect Better
Tuatahi First Fibre team connects residents to better internet.
Fibre broadband performs!
We’re thrilled to see fibre has once again been proven to be up there with the best!

Fibre Connect team in Te Awamutu and Kihikihi now
Fibre Connect ambassadors available to talk with residents about how to connect better.

Unforgettable visit from the Gallagher Chiefs for young rugby players
Junior rugby players from Ngaruawahia Rugby Sports Club had a special treat on Saturday when three Gallagher Chiefs players joined them for the morning.

Tuatahi First Fibre team connects Cambridge to better internet
Waikato-based fibre broadband company Tuatahi First Fibre is on a mission to get Cambridge residents to connect better.

Fortnite fans triple down on fibre speeds
New Zealand fans of the popular online video game Fortnite were able to download the latest season at triple the speed if they were connected on a standard fibre broadband plan.

Tara Christison – Tuatahi First Fibre, finalist in Making a Difference award
Congratulations to Tuatahi First Fibre project manager Tara Christison for making it to the finals of the supreme award category ‘Making a Difference’ in the 2021 NZ Compare Power and Broadband Awards!

Tuatahi First Fibre proud sponsors of the NZ Compare Awards
We’re proud to sponsor the Best Bundled Plan category in the NZ Compare Awards to recognise and celebrate the efforts of all the internet service providers across Aotearoa.
Tuatahi First Fibre announced as major sponsor of the Gallagher Chiefs
Tuatahi First Fibre is thrilled to announce we’re partnering with the Gallagher Chiefs as a major sponsor and their official broadband fibre network.
New research confirms fibre as the greenest broadband technology
Research released on 2 December by Chorus, Enable, Tuatahi First Fibre and Northpower Fibre has confirmed that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.

Broadband speed set to triple by Christmas for Tuatahi First Fibre customers
Around 120,000 customers on the Tuatahi First Fibre networks across Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Whanganui are now able to benefit from a free upgrade of the performance of their broadband fibre.
Ultrafast Fibre rebrands as Tuatahi First Fibre
Ultrafast Fibre Limited announced on 1 November that it is changing name to become Tuatahi First Fibre Limited and unveiling a new brand identity and logo.
Investor News
Electricity distributors WEL Networks Limited (WEL) and Waipa Networks Limited (Waipa) have agreed to sell their shares in UFF Holdings Limited, the holding company for Hamilton-based fibre business Ultrafast Fibre Limited (UFF).
UFF readies for an influx of fibre orders after lockdown
As businesses look to how they will operate when the country moves out of the Covid-19 Alert Level 4, essential service provider UltraFast Fibre (UFF) is preparing for a surge of demand for new fibre connections when this happens.
UFF waives fibre wholesale costs for student households without broadband
Central North Island fibre company Ultrafast Fibre will waive its monthly wholesale connection charges for families with school-aged children living in homes without broadband connectivity.
Ultrafast Fibre welcomes change to Tenancy Act
Ultrafast Fibre welcomes this week’s Government announcement to change tenancy laws to ensure renters can also access ultra-fast broadband (UFB).
Fibre uptake soaring as UFB network expansion completed 2 years early by Ultrafast Fibre
Hamilton-based Ultrafast Fibre (UFF) is announcing 27 towns and 30,000 more customers can now access the benefits of fibre thanks to its early completion of the second phase of the government’s Ultra-fast Broadband rollout programme (UFB2 and UFB2+).
Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband as it nears the end of UFB2 rollout
Forget 5G….The Future of Fibre is Exciting!
Today Hamilton-based Ultrafast Fibre is launching a trial of exponentially faster internet speeds of up to 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for the 52 internet retailers servicing the 230,000 residents and businesses in the Central North Island region.

Ultrafast Fibre CEO Relishes The 5G Opportunity As Data Usage Surges
But for a very large rock, Ultrafast Fibre would have completed its UFB rollout – two years ahead of schedule.

Demand for Fibre Connections Double in Whanganui
Demand for fast fibre connections in the Whanganui area is soaring, with twice as many Whanganui residents and businesses ordering high speed internet connections in October compared to the previous six months.

Ultrafast Fibre Releases Provisional Unbundled Fibre Pricing
Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre has released its provisional Layer-1 unbundled point-to-multipoint service (also known as PONFAS) wholesale pricing that will apply from 1 January 2020 in their UFB1 areas.

New Chief Executive Appointed to Ultrafast Fibre
The WEL Group advises that John Hanna has been appointed as the Chief Executive of its 100% community-owned fibre business, Ultrafast Fibre Limited (UFF) replacing William Hamilton who retired in September 2018.

First ultra-fast broadband connection made in Matangi / Tamahere
Michael Cornelius has been hanging out for faster internet speeds and is very happy to be the first Ultrafast Fibre (UFF) connection in the Matangi/Tamahere area on the outskirts of Hamilton.

Fibre build for Huntly gets underway
Ultrafast Fibre (UFF) is now underway in Huntly to bring high-speed fibre broadband to the town.

100,000th connection milestone for Ultrafast Fibre
Central North Island fibre company, Ultrafast Fibre, has reached a significant growth milestone by making its 100,000th customer connection.

Next towns named for ultra-fast broadband rollout
Ultrafast Fibre has announced the next wave of towns for ultra-fast broadband rollout.

First ultra-fast broadband connection made in Ngāruawāhia
Teena Williams might own one of the older houses in Ngāruawāhia but she is the first to get the latest broadband technology installed in her home.

Second growth award for Ultrafast Fibre within a month
Hamilton based Ultrafast Fibre has once again lived up to its name, collecting a second business growth award within a month.

Ultrafast Fibre proves it is fast once again
Hamilton based Ultrafast Fibre has lived up to its name by once again taking out the title of the fastest growing technology company in the Central North Island. This is the third year in a row that Ultrafast Fibre has won this Deloitte Fast 50 category.

Ultrafast Fibre wins increased footprint for its high speed broadband fibre network
Ultrafast Fibre (UFF) has today welcomed the announcement from Rt Hon Prime Minister Bill English awarding them the Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) contract for a further 15 communities across the central North Island.

Ultra keen on technology
Hamilton based Ultrafast Fibre recently hosted a technology open day for girls from Matamata College, a day aimed at providing experience for young women who maybe considering careers in technology.

Ultrafast Fibre reaches 80,000 connections
Hamilton based Ultrafast Fibre has reached a major milestone having recently completed 80,000 customer connections.

Fibre uptake accelerating in the north of the city
The demand for fibre broadband is accelerating in the north of Hamilton following the building of a special fibre extension by Ultrafast Fibre.

Ultrafast Fibre encouraged by Tauranga optic fibre uptake
New Zealand’s largest community-owned fibre company, Hamilton based Ultrafast Fibre, says the high level of optic fibre connections in one of its key markets is extremely encouraging.

Questioning NZ’s actual fastest broadband cities
Claims by Chorus that it has the country’s top ten cities for ‘fast, fixed line broadband’ have been questioned by New Zealand’s three other Local Fibre Companies.

Winter planning urged for broadband connections
Fibre broadband network providers Ultrafast Fibre, Northpower Fibre and Enable are expecting increased demand for fibre broadband connections this winter and so are urging households to get in early.

Two new directors announced for Ultrafast Fibre
Hamilton based Ultrafast Fibre has announced the appointment of two new board directors.

Ultra-fast broadband access on its way to more Central North Island communities
Ultrafast Fibre has today welcomed the announcement from the Communications Minister awarding them the contract to connect a further 12 central North Island communities as part of the Government’s ultra-fast broadband (UFB) initiative expansion.

Locally-owned Ultrafast Fibre places 9th in this year’s Deloitte Fast50 Index
With a growth index of 600.6%, Ultrafast Fibre (UFF) is the only Central North Island company to have placed in the top 10 and UFF Chief Executive William Hamilton says the recognition is “a significant achievement” for his team.

Fibre boss urges Kiwis to get on board with free-installation
Consumers in many central North Island locations canget their standard fibre broadband connection free of charge, but they should sign up now to make the most of this opportunity says Ultrafast Fibre Chief Executive William Hamilton.

Game changing Gigabit UFB now available
New Zealand has reached a significant digital technology milestone with Gigabit fibre broadband in reach of tens of thousands of Kiwis.

Ultrafast Fibre moves to WEL Networks ownership
Ultrafast Fibre Limited (Ultrafast Fibre) says it fully supports today’s announcement from Communications Minister Amy Adams, that WEL Networks Limited (WEL) will purchase all of the Government’s shares in Ultrafast Fibre.

Ultrafast Fibre recently featured in the National Business Review
Increasingly, New Zealand businesses are leaving the shrinking herd and making the switch to UFB. Many are forward-thinking businesses looking to innovate and maintain a competitive edge in the national and global marketplace by harnessing the power of high-speed internet to transform many aspects of their business operations.

Ultrafast Fibre celebrates 50,000th UFB connection
Ultrafast Fibre Limited (UFF) has today welcomed the 50,000th connection to its Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) network.

Hamilton network completion significant for Ultrafast Fibre
Ultrafast Fibre Limited has welcomed this evening’s announcement from Communications Minister Amy Adams, that the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) network in Hamilton has been completed.

Hamilton businesses encouraged to make the most of UFB
Waikato Chamber of Commerce is encouraging Hamilton businesses to maximise the opportunities that the new ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network brings to the city.

Ultrafast Fibre proud to have completed Tauranga network
Ultrafast Fibre Limited has welcomed today’s announcement from Communications Minister Amy Adams that the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) fibre network in Tauranga has been completed.

Hamilton set to Go Faster with UFB
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) has proved to be a “game changer” for Hamilton’s Southwell School, which will be sharing its success at an event next month to showcase UFB in action.

Mayor encourages Tauranga to make the most of UFB
Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby says he is pleased at the level of Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) uptake locally, and he is encouraging all local residents to find out how they can maximise the benefits of access to the network.

Ultrafast Fibre welcomes Government’s Land Access Reforms
Ultrafast Fibre Limited has welcomed today’s announcement from Communications Minister, Amy Adams, that the Government will be streamlining the consenting rules for Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) installations.

Tauranga set to Go Faster with UFB
Local company Booking Rooster is joining a number of Tauranga businesses sharing their success in operating online, at an event to showcase Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in action.

UFB rollout in New Plymouth completed
Alan Baker worked hard on Friday trying to programme a robot to rescue people from a burning building.
Ultrafast Fibre proud to have completed New Plymouth fibre network
Ultrafast Fibre Limited has welcomed today’s announcement from Communications Minister, Amy Adams, that the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) fibre network in New Plymouth has been completed.

Government signs off another UFB completion
The $31 million UFB build in New Plymouth has reached completion, Communications Minister Amy Adams has announced.

Mayor encourages New Plymouth to make the most of UFB
New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd is encouraging all local residents to find out how they can maximise the opportunities that access to the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network brings to the City.

New Plymouth schools get faster broadband
New Plymouth electorate schools are all now able to connect to faster, more reliable broadband.

Exhibition to show off New Plymouth’s ultra-fast broadband network
New Plymouth’s ultra-fast broadband network has been set up and a free two-day showcase is being held to celebrate.
