Central Governemnt has announce additional funding for broadband in rural communities. Auckland Council is making a submission to Central Government about where the priorities should be in Auckland for better broadband.

Some parts of Oratia have been complaining of really really bad broad band  – less than 3mbph.  If you want to check what your current broadband speed is you can do it here.  Check it at a few different times of the day.

Then if you’d like to make a submission check out the full information and the proposed maps (Oratia and Waitarua do  not appear to be  a current priority. Priority is Henderson Valley, Bethells and Huia)  on Shape Auckland.  Submissions Close 29/5/2015