Telecommunications Development Levy
The Telecommunications Development Levy subsidises telecommunications capabilities in the public interest which are otherwise not expected to be available commercially, or which are unaffordable.
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Telecommunications Relay Service
The NZ Relay range of services is provided by the Crown for people with communications disabilities. MBIE funds NZ Relay to provide equal work and lifestyle opportunities for those with speech, hearing and vision disabilities. These services assist people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, have speech communication difficulties or are deafblind to communicate with others over the phone, with the help of a relay assistant.
Telecommunications service obligations
The telecommunications service obligations (TSO) regulatory framework established under the Telecommunications Act 2001 enables specific telecommunications services to be available and affordable.
Fibre Regulations
The Telecommunications (Regulated Fibre Services) Regulations 2021 were initially made on 13 September 2021 and took effect from 1 January 2022. They were further revised as of 29 March 2023. The Regulations specify anchor broadband and voice services and one direct fibre access service (DFAS) that Chorus must provide to retail service providers (RSPs).
Fibre regulatory framework
The Telecommunications Act 2001 includes a regulatory framework for fibre connection.
Postal services in New Zealand
New Zealand's postal market was opened to full competition in 1998. We are responsible for laws and regulations relating to postal services.
Our role in the telecommunications sector
We are responsible for maintaining a robust regulatory environment for the telecommunications sector.
Discussion document: Moving towards a financially sustainable mail service
Submissions on this discussion document closed on 10 December 2024 and we are currently working through next steps.
Postal Deed of Understanding
The postal Deed of Understanding sets out the minimum obligations of the national mail carrier, New Zealand Post, for the sale and delivery of postal products.
Postal operators in New Zealand
This page provides information on applying to be a postal operator and your obligations and rights as a postal operator in New Zealand.