30816 (2025). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister for Media and Communications

Written Question

Published date: 26 Jun 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	30816 (2025)
Question asked:	11 Jun 2025
Member asking:	Hon Peeni Henare
Portfolio:	Minister for Media and Communications
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	22 Jun 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_30816_2025
Document guid:	249afe68-05f8-42ea-807a-0d0fd3d183dc

30816 (2025). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister for Media and Communications: What long-term economic risks exist, if any, for rural regions if spectrum interference incidents become more frequent or remain unaddressed?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: A number of technologies are available to provide rural connectivity, which are not limited to spectrum. Rural connectivity technologies include wireless ISPs, mobile cellular, satellite and fixed line networks.