Additional Applicant Resources
There are a number of resources available to Applicants to assist with the application process.
Know How Guide
This guide provides assistance and identifies “best practice” for the development of municipal fibre networks (MFN). Best practices in this Guide have been identified with the assistance of telecommunications experts and practical experience from both local and overseas municipal projects but the Guide is intended to be a ‘living document’.
Click on the following links to view the Know How Guide in RTF or PDF format:
Case studies
Indicative examples of projects that would successfully utilise the BIF.
Click on the following links to view the Case studies in PDF format:
Broadband Friendly Protocol
A guide for local government organisations on how they might co-operate with vendors to create a more broadband-friendly environment.
(note: This is currently being compiled and will be published when it is finalised)
Conflicts of Interest policy
Click on the following links to view the Conflicts of Interest policy in RTF or PDF format:
Cabinet Minute for Broadband Investment Fund
Click here to view the Cabinet Minute for Broadband Investment Fund
LGNZ Broadband Workshops
Powerpoint Presentations on BIF processes, Broadband Friendly Protocol and Know How Guide from the LGNZ Broadband Workshops held nationwide throughout September.
Click on the following links to view presentations:
Links Frequently Asked Questions page as well as the Questions & Answers page.
A ‘live’ record of any incoming queries from Applicants and the Ministry’s response.