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Techday NZ
6 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Tuatahi & Ventia sign NZD $110 million fibre network deal
Tuatahi First Fibre has signed a new agreement with Ventia, appointing the company as its primary partner for service delivery across its fibre broadband network. The agreement, which has an initial five-year term and is valued at more than NZD $110 million, builds upon a partnership between the two companies that dates back to 2011. Ventia will deliver network build, customer connections, and maintenance activities, supporting Tuatahi's growing network across several key regions in New Zealand. Extending a longstanding partnership Ventia brings significant experience to its role, providing services that include design, build, and maintenance, as well as reactive support, field service supervision, and project management. The expanded arrangement covers fibre network operations in areas served by Tuatahi, which operates the second-largest fibre network in New Zealand, reaching over 254,000 households and businesses. According to John Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of Tuatahi First Fibre, the new agreement is a significant step in continuing to meet increasing demand for fibre broadband and delivering service expectations to both retailers and consumers. "We've built a strong and trusted relationship with Ventia over the past 14 years, and this new agreement is a critical step in our ongoing commitment to delivering excellent service to fibre broadband retailers and consumers," Mr Hanna said. He also commented on the partnership's ability to scale to the demands of New Zealand's digital economy and sustain a high standard of network performance. "As demand for reliable, high-speed broadband continues to grow, we're confident this partnership will help us scale effectively, respond quickly, and maintain high performance across our network – connecting more New Zealanders to world-class fibre broadband." Ventia's role in supporting connectivity Dean Banks, Ventia Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, stated that the company remains committed to supporting New Zealand's digital infrastructure as it takes on the role of Tuatahi's primary service delivery partner. "We are proud of our long-term partnership with Tuatahi and are excited to further extend our relationship with a model that enables growth and operational efficiencies," Mr Banks said. He added, "Ventia maintains a strong presence in New Zealand and is committed to supporting the country's digital future as a leading provider of telecommunications and digital infrastructure services." Supporting local communities and digital priorities The arrangement forms part of Tuatahi's strategy to ensure ongoing quality in fibre broadband delivery while supporting local communities and future connectivity needs. The company's fibre network footprint covers regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, and Wellington. By partnering with internet service providers, Tuatahi's approach enables a range of broadband services tailored to meet the needs of households and businesses. Ventia, operating across over 400 sites in Australia and New Zealand, provides a broad range of services across various industry segments, including defence, social infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, resources, telecommunications, and transport. The company has a workforce of more than 35,000 people across the two countries. With the renewed agreement, Tuatahi and Ventia aim to address the growing demand for high-speed, reliable fibre broadband and ensure the ongoing performance of Tuatahi's network infrastructure.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ambedkar Sports City moves a step closer to reality, tender process begins
Kochi: Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) will soon issue a tender inviting project management consultancy, which is first step towards beginning construction of Ambedkar Sports City in the city. Executive committee of the authority, held recently, gave green signal to issue the tender. The authority plans to implement the project using corporate social responsibility funds. Total estimated cost of the project is Rs 90 crore. The project is being implemented after demolishing the existing Ambedkar Stadium. The stadium, located in the city centre, was in a dilapidated condition. It was around two years ago that the executive committee of GCDA granted approval for demolition of the existing stadium to set up a sports city. Design of the new stadium is almost finalized. GCDA completed demolition of galleries of the existing stadium using Rs 2 crore allotted by 2024-25 state budget. "We are considering appointing a govt-accredited agency like Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society for the construction works. Discussions are ongoing," said a source. A football stadium will be constructed along with other sports facilities. Adequate lighting and toilet facilities will be ensured. There will be an exclusive parking area for the new stadium. Before starting the work, GCDA has to shift 72 shops that are functioning in the old stadium building. A GCDA official said the project to rehabilitate vendors will be completed soon.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Sad Virat Kohli retired like this, I'd have made him Test captain: Ravi Shastri
Former India coach Ravi Shastri expressed his disappointment over the manner in which Virat Kohli retired, offering a candid assessment of how events unfolded following the tour of Australia. Shastri stressed that better communication was needed among the stakeholders of Indian cricket, adding he would have had no hesitation in appointing Kohli as Test captain ahead of the England Kohli retired from Test cricket in May, taking many by surprise. The former captain announced his decision in an emotional social media post midway through the IPL 2025 when you go, that's when people will realise how big a player he was. I feel sad that he is gone, the way he's gone. I think it could have been handled better. There should have been more communication. If I had anything to do with it, I would have made him captain straight away after Australia,' Ravi Shastri told Sony Sports. Kohli's decision came just days after Rohit Sharma called time on his own Test career. While Rohit's retirement was somewhat expected, Kohli stepping away from the format he loved most caught many off guard." , ..." - Ravi ShastriWatch 'Bharat Tum Chale Chalo, Kahani 21-22 ki' from 15th June, only on Sony LIV & Sony Sports Network TV channels Sony LIV (@SonyLIV) June 11, 2025Sources told India Today that Kohli had informed the BCCI and selectors of his decision in May, and that a key board member had attempted to convince him to stay on for the England Kohli proceeded with his retirement, sharing a heartfelt farewell message in which he explained his reasons for leaving behind the format that 'tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life'.Earlier in May, Ravi Shastri also confirmed that Kohli had spoken to him before taking the major decision regarding his Test career. Kohli finished his red-ball journey with 9,230 runs from 130 will now be without three of their biggest match-winners—Kohli, Rohit, and R Ashwin—for the upcoming tour of England, starting 20 June. The series also marks the beginning of India's new World Test Championship Gill will lead the side, with Rishabh Pant named vice-captain for the five-Test Kohli will continue to play one-day internationals for India. He retired from T20I cricket after winning the World Cup in 2024. Kohli ended his 18-year-long wait for an IPL trophy earlier this month when RCB defeated Punjab Kings in the final to win the elusive crown. You May Also Like
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Judge removal involves several steps. Here's how it proceeds
Judge removal involves several steps. Here's how it proceeds Once a judicial inquiry committee concludes in its report about wrongdoing by a constitutional court judge, the CJI, on being satisfied with the committee's finding, offers an opportunity to the judge concerned to resign. If the judge refuses, then the CJI forwards the inquiry report to the President, who is the appointing authority, and the PM. The PM and the Union Cabinet, after discussing the report, may ask the law ministry/parliamentary affairs ministry to initiate a motion for removal. A notice for motion of removal against the judge can be moved in Rajya Sabha if 50 or more MPs sign the motion, and in Lok Sabha if 100 or more MPs agree to put their signatures to it. Once the motion is placed before the LS Speaker or RS chairman, in either case, he carries out a preliminary review of the report as well as the accompanying motion and has the power to 'admit or refuse to admit' the notice of motion for removal (Section 3 of Judges Inquiry Act, 1968). In the event of admitting the notice of motion for removal, the head of the House concerned will keep the motion pending and constitute a three-member committee for 'the purpose of making an investigation into the grounds on which the removal of a judge is prayed for'. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The committee will comprise either the CJI or a judge of the SC, an HC chief justice and a distinguished jurist. The committee will then frame charges against the judge concerned. 'Such charges, together with a statement of the grounds on which each such charge is based, shall be communicated to the judge and he shall be given a reasonable opportunity of presenting a written statement of defence within such time as may be specified in this behalf by the committee,' the Act provides. Section 4 of the Act provides, 'The committee shall have power to regulate its own procedure in making the investigation and shall give a reasonable opportunity to the judge of cross-examining witnesses, adducing evidence and of being heard in his defence.' The committee, after conclusion of the investigation, will present a report to the head of the House concerned where the motion for removal is pending. If the report finds the judge 'not guilty', then no further steps will be taken, and the motion will be treated as infructuous. If the report finds the judge guilty, then the head of the House will lay the report before the House as soon as possible and the House will take up the motion for removal for debate. The motion will then have to be passed by each House, supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than twothirds of the members of the House present and voting. It will then be presented to the President for removal of the judge. A notice for motion of removal against the judge can be moved in Rajya Sabha if 50 or more MPs sign the motion, and in Lok Sabha if 100 or more MPs agree to put their signatures to it
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
How IUML broke the glass ceiling with key national appointments
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) appointing two women, one of them a non-Muslim, into its national leadership is a watershed moment in the party's 77-year-long leader Jayanthi Rajan, from Kerala, and Fathima Muzaffer, the Egmore ward councillor in the Greater Chennai Corporation, bring with them rich public service experience that they will now invest in the party in their capacity as national assistant secretaries in the national two appointments should somewhat help break the IUML's image of being a male-centric entity. Dr N.P. Hafiz Muhammed, social scientist and a popular Malayalam writer, welcomed it, telling INDIA TODAY: 'It's a strategic move to project the party as more secular, democratic and women-friendly. The IUML can't afford to remain isolated as a male-dominated political entity in a world where women are making themselves heard. The party will need to honour their views for expanding nationally.'The IUML, a major constituent of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, never encouraged active participation of women in politics and treated them as silent followers. Women leaders could not share public platforms with their male counterparts or address their followers. The IUML has 15 MLAs in the 140-member Kerala legislative assembly and secured 8.2 per cent of the popular vote in the 2021 polls. For the past decade, the party has been facing strong challenges from Islamic radical groups and the CPI(M)-led Left liberals. So the support of women voters and leaders could count much in its political 46, hails from Poothadi in Wayanad and won local body polls for her party in 2010. She had joined the party's women's wing and was appointed as a member of its Wayanad district committee. Later, she was nominated to the state committee of the Dalit League, the tribal wing of the party, and won panchayat polls in 2015.'I've been in public service for more than 20 years. I'm grateful to the leadership for offering me an opportunity to serve the party and the people,' Jayanthi said in a conversation with INDIA IUML faced several issues, including resistance from Muslim clerics, whenever it tried to promote women leaders. With 50 per cent of the seats reserved for women in the local body polls in 2010, the leadership was forced to put women in the fray. Now, many panchayats and municipalities have Muslim women as year, the IUML had for the first time inducted women into the state leadership of the Youth League, the party's youth wing. In the 2021 assembly elections, for the first time in 25 years, the party had fielded advocate Noorbeena Rasheed from the Kozhikode South constituency. Rasheed lost by over 12,000 IUML leadership has realised that without women leaders, they can't reach out to their women cadre. Muslim women are better informed now. They don't follow politics or leaders blindly,' said K.C. Rehna, a political commentator in decision to appoint two women as national assistant secretaries could encourage more women leaders to demand better space and recognition in politics, at least in Kerala and Tamil Nadu where the party has a sizeable following among to India Today Magazine
