Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 26, 2018 17:37:44 GMT 12
TOUGH CALLS AHEAD ON 5G MOBILE ROLL-OUT
A boat race, Chinese espionage fears, and a Māori spectrum claim may all play a part in deciding how long New Zealanders have to wait to experience the next generation of mobile technology.
MĀORI CLAIM IN PLAY
Complicating matters further, there is an existing Waitangi Tribunal ruling – ignored or danced around by previous governments – upholding a Māori claim to radio spectrum when new property rights are created.
Antony Royal, who has been a key figure in Māori spectrum discussions in the past, says there is no need for Māori to make a separate or fresh claim for 5G spectrum.
But iwi have raised the issue of 5G in discussions with the Government and had received "an indication that the Crown is considering Māori interests", he says.
"There is an expectation there will be a conversation with Māori prior to any auction of rights.".....
www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/109443592/tough-calls-ahead-on-5g-mobile-rollout
A boat race, Chinese espionage fears, and a Māori spectrum claim may all play a part in deciding how long New Zealanders have to wait to experience the next generation of mobile technology.
MĀORI CLAIM IN PLAY
Complicating matters further, there is an existing Waitangi Tribunal ruling – ignored or danced around by previous governments – upholding a Māori claim to radio spectrum when new property rights are created.
Antony Royal, who has been a key figure in Māori spectrum discussions in the past, says there is no need for Māori to make a separate or fresh claim for 5G spectrum.
But iwi have raised the issue of 5G in discussions with the Government and had received "an indication that the Crown is considering Māori interests", he says.
"There is an expectation there will be a conversation with Māori prior to any auction of rights.".....
www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/109443592/tough-calls-ahead-on-5g-mobile-rollout