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Internet Access in New Zealand FAQ
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Maintained by Simon Lyall maintains this FAQ
which is basicly about everything and anything to do with New Zealand
and it's people/culture. Phil's FAQ is available via ftp from
ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/new-zealand-faq as well as a
couple of other places.
Read the Usenet newsgroup soc.culture.new-zealand to find out other places
where to get it and to find general discussion about New Zealand (watch out
for the "soc.culture.new-zealand FAQ reminder" post by Phil which gives more
info about his FAQ). Please do not Email Phil asking for a copy or for
information about New Zealand as he pays for his Email and does not have the
time nor money to answer requests.
FAQ: The nz.* Usenet Hierarchy.
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Simon Lyall posts this guide to the nz or New
Zealand newsgroups every month. It contains a list of current nz.* groups
as well as directions on how to create new groups and access the groups
from outside New Zealand.
Network Connected Organisations in New Zealand
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At the start of each month Mark Davies posts a
automaticly generated list of all organisations who are registered in the
DNS as having a *.nz name. Only the top level domain for each organisation
is listed so some smaller sites (usually BBS's) that do not have full
names registered may not be listed.
The list is posted to nz.general and nz.net.announce along with a diff from
the previous month and is available at:
http://www.comp.vuw.ac.nz/~mark/netsites.html
Christchurch ISP lists
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http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Library/Internet_ChCh.html
http://www.mac.co.nz/remote.dir/connect.htm
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Subject: Section 2.0: Structure of the Internet in New Zealand
Reviewing this section I have found that everything in it was pretty much
out of date. I would welcome any contribution to this section.
Someone sent me some information but I appear to have lost this, could you
please contact me again.
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Subject: Section 3.0: What public access sites are there in my area?
This section lists public access sites. It is organized by regions:
Section 3.1: National providers.
Section 3.2: Auckland Area.
Section 3.4: Waikato and Upper North Island.
Section 3.5: Central and Lower North Island.
Section 3.6: Wellington Area.
Section 3.7: The South Island.
I may re-arrange these regions as needed.
If your site is not listed or you know of other sites (especially those
offering full ip access or outside the main cities) not mentioned then
please get the manager(s) to contact me about being included.
Please Note: In order to prevent this FAQ from becoming too long and
unwieldy, I have decided that in regions where there are many sites offering
a range of Internet access I will only list those sites that offer full
Internet connections or are otherwise special.
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Subject: Section 3.1: National providers.
This part is intended for organisations that provide Internet access in
more than one region. This can be by various means including pacnet, 0800 and
0900 numbers or co-ordination of a number of regional sites. If access is
through a series of local sites you should also see the entry for the site
in your region.
Could any National provider please contact me about getting an entry in
this area.
CLEAR NET
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Organisation --> CLEAR Net
Site name -----> www.clear.net.nz
Location ------> Nationwide - local access (15 points of presence), 0800 access
Dialins -------> 33K6 V.34+ digital modems
System --------> Fault tolerant Sun Sparc servers
Link ----------> Fault tolerant redundant links direct to USA
Services ------> Domain registration, Mail-hosting
Usenet --------> Full feed
Charges -------> Pricing information at
Charges -------> http://www.clear.net.nz/common/services/pricing.html
Features ------> Connection pack for Win3.1, Win95 and Macintosh
Features ------> Local Calling access from 15 cities and towns around NZ.
Features ------> Nationwide access through 0800 number
Features ------> Have as many User IDs for your family, or company, as you like.
Features ------> Your access is charged to you CLEAR account.
Features ------> 7 day 24 hour helpdesk service.
Comments ------> Look at our homepage at http://www.clear.net.nz/
Contact Email -> Sales: account@clear.net.nz
Contact Email -> Support: help@clear.net.nz
Contact Voice -> 0800 888 800 residential, 0800 555 500 business
Contact Fax ---> 0800 777 432
Contact Postal-> CLEAR Commmunications
Contact Postal-> Private Bag 92143
Contact Postal-> Auckland
Last Update ---> 20 Feb 1997
COMPUSERVE PACIFIC
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Columbus, Ohio based CompuServe is the world's leading commercial online
Information service, including Databases, Email, File Transfer, Special
Interest Groups on every subject with Commercial worldwide support for
leading computer applications. In addition, CompuServe has several
hundred servers on Internet to allow an easy "on ramp". CompuServe's CIM
front end software provides point and click Internet Email, Newsgroups, FTP.
WWW access is via CompuServe with no Slip/PPP account needed, using
Microsoft Explorer or Netscape (or any browser of choice). CompuServe
allows "global roaming" with local POP's in 500 cities over 170 countries
Home Page Wizard software to build and publish your own Web Page to 5 MB
in size free of charge.
CompuServe won both the TUANZ and PC World Awards for NZ's "Best online
Service Provider" in 1995. The main reason for this appears to be that
the combination of orderliness of an online service mixed with easy
Internet access makes it an easier adventure for people new to "online".
Access in New Zealand through Pacific area Licencees, Fujitsu:
Access is now 33.6 in all Sites
Network is COMPUSERVE. Script is the standard default in CIM s/w.
9.6/14.4/28.8/33.6 bps
AUCKLAND 09 357 6642
WELLINGTON 04 473 7949
CHRISTCHURCH 03 338 9387
HAMILTON 07 838 9966
DUNEDIN 03 477 8839
PACNET: 1745 all sites
PACNET REVERSE CHARGE NOW AVAILABLE..ring or email for Script to go
into CompuServe's CIM s/w. Extra cost 16c/min over CompuServe rates
TELNET: to compuserve.com
Login as "CIS" and "HELP"
COSTS: NEW PRICING FROM APRIL 1ST
Super Value Plan:
$39.50 per month for 10 hours (ie. $3.95/hr equiv.) Extra hours $3.95
Standard Pricing Plan:
$17.00 per month for 2 hours (ie $8.50/hr equiv ) Extra hours $5.50
Education Pricing Plan ( open to registered and chartered educational
institutions ) :
$25.00 per month for 20 hours (ie. $1.25/hr equiv) Extra hours $5.50
New Members get their first 5 hours online FREE (except Premium Services)
NO JOINING OR REGISTRATION FEE
Please note, there is no longer any distinction CompuServe and Internet
or "Time of Day" pricing.
No megabyte download charge...so for the sake of comparison, solid downloading
at 28.8 can bring around 9 meg, a mix of browsing and download about 6 meg
CONTACT INFOMATION.
Sales:0800 442 374. Service Helpdesk: 0800 446 113 (answered in Sydney)
9am to 9pm weekdays: (best times 9 to
11am, also 7 to 9pm)
And Saturdays 10am to 2pm
Also call them for latest information on access speeds and locations.
New Zealand Marketing Manager
Colin Wallis
voice: 04 495 0769
Email: colin_nz@cis.compuserve.com
WWW Address: http://www.compuserve.com (but please note pricing and
other details are shown as per USA and may differ in NZ)
Also, http://www.compuserve.com.au
IBM Global Network
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IBM New Zealand Ltd offers the IBM Global Network solution for Internet
Access. Facilities include World Wide Web, Gopher, NewsReader for 22,750
Usenet Newsgroups, Email, FTP, Telnet etc via SLIP access. Access
software is included for WARP and Warp Connect in the free Bonus Pack,
or Windows free for download from http://www.ibm.net. We provide scripts
for other platforms. (Call 0800-801-809 for details). Billing is simple
via credit card, and registration is child's play. Credit card details
are transmitted over IBM's secure network.
IBM provides local dial access from 840+ points of presence on the IBM
Global Network in 46 countries - soon to include China and India. Each
account can have up to 5 additional userids for no extra charge. You can
also have an e-mail alias up to 32 characters long. You can make all
these changes yourself, online, via the User Services area at
www.ibm.net.
You register via a toll free call. Subsequent access is via local
phone calls in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. You need no script,
as the connection uses intelligent handshaking for both registration and
subsequent calls with the IBM Dialer. Phone numbers are already imbedded
in the WARP and Internet Connection for Windows software, but are
included here for your information:
Registration only 0800 105-765 Speed
Auckland 09 356-3984 14,400 bps + compression
09 359-8488 33,600 bps + compression
Wellington 04 576-5998 14,400 bps + compression
04 576-8324 33,600 bps + compression
Christchurch 03 372-8954 28,800 bps + compression
TBA 33,600 bps + compression
COSTS (All prices INCLUDE GST)
First 3 hours free
Registration (valid world-wide) Free (Until Jan '97)
Option 1: 5 hour commitment per month $12 per month
Excess rate after commitment period $2.50 per hour
Option 2: 20 hour commitment per month $45 per month
Excess rate after commitment period $2.25 per hour
Option 3: 50 hour commitment per month $90 per month
Excess rate after commitment period $1.50 per hour
Data transfer rates no volume charges
We now have business Internet pricing, allowing companies/businesses
to have *any* number of user-ids - invoiced locally monthly.
Business rates available on request. Contact Steve Withers
swithers@vnet.ibm.com or (04) 576-5818 for more info.
ACCESS FACILITIES
IBM has a pool of 106 modems available to callers to Auckland, Wellington
and Christchurch access numbers. Two physically separate frame relay
links connect the customers on a 512Kb link from Auckland and 512Kb from
Wellington via Sydney, directly to US-based servers over IBM's ATM
network. Statistics show that the IBM Global Network rarely experiences
a situation where all lines in the pool are busy. Users transfer data
typically at 6 - 8 MB per hour, with maximum 8 MB per hour for compressed
data.
The IBM Global Network also maintains multiple ATM backbone paths from
Sydney to USA and Asia/Pacific countries to ensure high reliability
and availability for its access offerings. All backbone operations are
duplexed by design to avoid having any single point of failure.
IBM New Zealand also offers Internet Leased line services as well as
industrial strength content hosting. We will also soon be offering
our Net.Commerce Internet business platform - with the SET (Secure
Electronic Transactions) functions up and running early in 1997.
For more info, contact:
Steve Withers (04) 576-5818
Nick Romaniuk (09) 358-8880
Network Contact Email bowden@vnet.ibm.com (Terry Bowden)
Marketing Contact Email swithers@vnet.ibm.com (Steve Withers)
Contact Email--> jimbo@vnet.ibm.com (James Kyd - Internet/IGN Product
Manager)
Contact WWW ---> http://www.ibm.co.nz/newzeal.html
Contact Voice -> 0800-801-809 (Direct Response Marketing)
0800-733-222 (Technical Support)
Free technical support can also be obtained online
via http://www.ibm.net/helpdesk.html
You should get a response via e-mail or phone within
24 hours.
THE INTERNET GROUP
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Organisation --> The Internet Group
Site name -----> ihug.co.nz & es.co.nz
Location ------> North Island: 108 Newton Rd, Auckland
Location ------> South Island: 50 Filleul St, Dunedin; 160 Manchester St, Chch.
Area Serviced -> Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch,
Area Serviced -> Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, Balclutha, Oamaru,
Area Serviced -> Timaru, Alexandra, Sydney
Dialins -------> 1000's of lines served by Ascend 4400's and 28.8 Kbps modems
System --------> SPARC 420 Quad CPU SMP server's, Silicon Graphics
System --------> Challenge + Indy's
Link ----------> 8 Mb International multigateway.
Services ------> slip, ppp, limited shell for Web pages.
Usenet --------> Full feed, access to 30,000 News Groups
Charges -------> See price list at http://www.ihug.co.nz/ Flat fee available.
Features ------> Banner power with over 17,000 hits per day.
Features ------> Each ad recieves 5,000+ visuals per week!!!
Other Services-> Free 6 day help service
Other Services-> KALI & Quake Servers
Comments ------> SECURE WEB SERVER only $499.00 per annum
Comments ------> ISDN made easy
Contact Email -> North Island: timwood@ihug.co.nz; South Island: sales@es.co.nz
Contact Voice -> North Island: 09-3585067 or 0800-22 22 25;
Contact Voice -> South Island: 03-4777474 or 0800-66 66 68
Contact Fax ---> North Island: 09-3584112; South Island: 03-4777030
Contact Modem -> 09-3581332
Contact Postal-> P.O.Box 7281 Wellesly St, Auckland; P.O.Box 5677 Dunedin
Last Update ---> 19 May 1997
PlaNet (New Zealand)
====================
The PlaNet (NZ) Trust can provide Internet connectivity to about 90% of New
Zealand without toll or Pacnet charges. There are PlaNet operations in:
PLACE CONTACT PERSON PHONE E-MAIL
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Wellington Peter Hall-Jones 04-4997250 peter@wgtn.planet.co.nz
Christchurch Robert Hunt 03-3485822 roberth@chch.planet.org.nz
Dunedin Brett/Adam Shand 03-4790303 bretts@otago.planet.org.nz
Palm North Alan Brown 025-480204 alan@manawatu.planet.org.nz
Wanganui Dave and Sarah 06-3453092 dave.pate@wanganui.planet.org.nz
Taupo Gregg Sheehan 06-3786223 gregg@reap.org.nz
Rotorua Tim Morgan 07-3489042 tim@rotorua.planet.co.nz
Nelson Chris O'Donoghue 03-5267805 chris@nelson.planet.org.nz
Auckland 025-428153 peter@planet.apc.org
* If you are interested in setting up a PlaNet (NZ) operation in your
area, contact national@wgtn.planet.co.nz.
We offer PPP, Slip, BBS and UUCP access (with some regional exceptions).
We are also the NZ member network for the Association of Progressive
Communications, an international federation of networks with a list of
conferences which rivals Usenet (and is almost totally flame free!).
NOTE: The PlaNet (NZ) Trust shares a Charter with the PlaNet FREENZ network,
but otherwise we are completely separate entities.
What is the APC??
=================
The Association for Progressive Communications is an international
federation of with more than 40 partner networks. PlaNet (NZ) is
the New Zealand member. Collectively the APC provides the world's major
alternative to Usenet conferences. For a list of conferences contact
chris@wgtn.planet.co.nz.
What else does PlaNet offer?
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* Standardisation of services and rates for groups interested
in networking nationwide
* User-defined national conferences and/or mailing lists
(for public or private use)
* Public Terminals!
* Software installation, configuration and user support
* Internet tuition services
* World Wide Web home page creation
* Comprehensive desktop publishing services
* Discount rates on modems, hardware and disks
For more information contact your closest local operator or
support@wgtn.planet.co.nz
PlaNet FreeNZ
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Independent Internet Cooperative supplying local-call access
(Whangarei, Keri Keri, Dargaville, Kaikohe, Auckland(3), Warkworth,
Hamilton(2), Tauranga, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Kapiti Coast,
Masterton, Wellington, Blenheim, Christchurch) to all internet
services, including Usenet, web page hosting, DDS and ISDN.
We can also help you set up as an Internet provider in your area and
connect into our low-cost national and international network
capacity. Infopack and sub form available on request from..
Email: support@pl.net
FreePhone: 0800-TO-SURF (0800-867-873)
Fax: (09) 818-3141
Tel: (09) 813-0088
Guest Dial-up BBS: (09) 818-9978
Post: PO Box 6594, Auckland 1.
WWW: http://pl.net
FTP: ftp://ftp.ak.planet.gen.nz/pub
<<<< DirectEX (Directory Express) <<<<
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Searchable, classified, free (to use and be part of) online
business directory. Email your free text listing today to
listings@directex.co.nz Include Name of Business; Description
of Products and Services; Contact Details (postal, tel, fax,
email, url).
URL = http://pl.net/directex
..or go to the above URL and fill out the online entry
form
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Subject: Section 3.2: Auckland.
Organisation --> CyberNet Ltd.
Site name -----> cybernet.co.nz
Location ------> Auckland, New Zealand.
Dialins -------> V.34 + 33k6bps lines + ISDN
System --------> SPARC, NT Servers, Cisco Access Servers
Link ----------> 256kbps Frame Relay Clear.
Services ------> WWW Storage, Email, PPP, ISDN, Leased Lines.
Usenet --------> 5GB Pentium News Server - 7000+ Newsgroups.
Charges -------> From $19.95 per month incl first 7 Hours Free.
Other Services-> World Wide Web Virtual Hosting - No Hit charges.
Other Services-> Auckland CBD - 128kbps Links from $499 per month
Comments ------> Reliable System with 99.9% Uptime. Try out CyberNet at
Comments ------> the Livewire or the Auckland Public Library.
Contact Email -> info@cybernet.co.nz
Contact WWW ---> http://www.cybernet.co.nz/
Contact Voice -> 09-912-7500
Contact Fax ---> 09-912-7501
Contact Modem -> For customers only.
Contact Postal-> Cybernet Ltd, PO Box 90-690,
Contact Postal-> Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland.
Last Update ---> 9 Dec 1996
Organisation --> Internet Company of New Zealand (ICONZ).
Site name -----> iconz.co.nz
Location ------> Auckland, New Zealand
Dialins -------> 500 lines.
System --------> Sun including SPARCstations II,20 and NT Server
Link ----------> 768K to Waikato.
Services ------> Unix Shell, PPP, UUCP,ISDN, Leased lines.
Services ------> Microwave.
Usenet --------> Waikato NZ News Feed and full MCI feed.
Charges -------> Contact sales@iconz.co.nz or
Charges -------> see http://www.iconz.co.nz/products/prices.html
Features ------> File areas, Own national backbone, 0800 Help support
Features ------> National service
Other Services-> Hardware/software sales, Internet Connectivity consultation,
Other Services-> Unix consulting, full commercial web service http design,
Other Services-> WWW page hosting, training, modem sales.
Comments ------> Part of the Iconz group, National Internet Provider,
Comments ------> Local dialups nationwide - Auck, Rotorua, Palmerston North,
Comments ------> Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Napier, Dunedin
Contact Email -> Operations Manager : Lynn Harden ,
Contact Email -> General Manager : Hugh McKellar
Contact Email -> Misc:
Contact Voice -> 0800 THE NET (0800 843 638) or Help Desk (09) 358-3051
Contact Fax ---> (09) 300-3122
Contact WWW ---> http://iconz.co.nz/
Contact Modem -> (09) 303 2900 Akl (04) 473 6633 Budget/Cruiser accounts
Contact Modem -> (09) 366 7799 Akl (04) 473 6888 Smart Net/Enterprise accts
Contact Modem -> (07) 574 8610 Tga, (06)835 9031 Nap, (06) 356 1439 PNorth
Contact Modem -> (03) 548 8292 Nels,(07) 349 2122 Rot,(03) 338 3008 Chch
Contact Modem -> Dunedin (03) 474 0698 and Hamilton to be advised shortly.
Contact Postal-> Internet Company of New Zealand, PO Box 6721, Auckland.
Last Update ---> 18 Apr 1997
Organisation --> Internet Group Northland
Site name -----> igrin.co.nz
Location ------> 25 Manse St, Whangarei, NZ
Area Serviced -> Whangarei / Kerikeri / Dargaville / Kaitaia free calling areas
Dialins -------> 80
System --------> Axil 85Mhz R4000 based Sun clone, SunOS
Link ----------> 256K with data compression to Planet Auckland
Services ------> PPP, uucp (mail only) , 24 hr leased / dedicated lines &
Services ------> radio links
Usenet --------> Own server - newsource.igrin.co.nz
Charges -------> Flat rate $38 + gst/mth OR OR $20.00 + gst/mth for 20hrs/mth
Contact Email -> frank@igrin.co.nz
Contact Voice -> 09-430-3540
Contact Fax ---> 09-430-3775
WWW page ------> http://www.igrin.co.nz/
Contact Modem -> 09-430-3120 (Whangarei) , 09-407-6450 (Kerikeri)
Contact Modem -> 09-439-3018 (Dargaville) , 09-407-6450 (Kaitaia)
Contact Postal-> PO Box 5002 Regent, Whangarei
Last Update ---> 18 May 97
Organisation --> InterNet Connectivity Associates Ltd
Site name -----> inca.co.nz
Location ------> Auckland
Area Serviced -> Auckland Region
Dialins -------> 14 28.8k lines , Leased Line Access
System --------> Axil 235
Link ----------> Leased Line to Crown Research Institute
Services ------> Terminal Emulation, SLIP, PPP, E-Mail
Usenet --------> Full
Charges -------> Contact admin@inca.co.nz
Features ------> Selection of Shareware software available on host.
Other Services-> Pre-configured installation diskettes. WWW page storage and
Other Services-> consultancy. Training & Installation. After hours Support
Other Services-> line.
Contact Email -> admin@inca.co.nz
Contact Voice -> (09) 358 1757
Contact Fax ---> (09) 846 7320
Contact Modem -> (09) 358 3536
Contact Postal-> InterNet Connectivity Associates Ltd,
Contact Postal-> PO Box 56515, Dominion Road, Auckland.
Last Update ---> 11 Oct 1995
Organisation --> Internet ProLink NZ Limited
Site name -----> iprolink.co.nz
Location ------> Downtown Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
Dialins -------> 100+ lines, 56k modems available
System --------> Fault tolerant IBM Risc System/6000 workstations
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