Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 27, 2019 17:42:03 GMT 12
FAAFOI SEEKS ENDURING IWI FRAMEWORK FROM 5G SPECTRUM TALKS
Communications Minister Kris Faafoi wants a framework for iwi radio spectrum allocations that will endure beyond the current discussions over 5G technology.
The minister said he's had positive conversations over Treaty of Waitangi issues and doesn't think they will slow the spectrum allocation process.
Iwi are "of the mind that previous engagement with other spectrum allocations have been sub-optimal," Faafoi told Parliament's economic development, science and innovation select committee today.
"I'm trying to investigate ways we can put a framework around these types of issues so we don't have to reinvent the wheel every time we come to spectrum allocation."
The New Zealand Maori Council has urged a slower response, given iwi missed out on a special allocation in the 4G auction in 2013 and instead received a $30 million development fund to help Maori benefit from new technology.....
www.sharechat.co.nz/article/0190d13a/faafoi-seeks-enduring-iwi-framework-from-5g-spectrum-talks.html
Communications Minister Kris Faafoi wants a framework for iwi radio spectrum allocations that will endure beyond the current discussions over 5G technology.
The minister said he's had positive conversations over Treaty of Waitangi issues and doesn't think they will slow the spectrum allocation process.
Iwi are "of the mind that previous engagement with other spectrum allocations have been sub-optimal," Faafoi told Parliament's economic development, science and innovation select committee today.
"I'm trying to investigate ways we can put a framework around these types of issues so we don't have to reinvent the wheel every time we come to spectrum allocation."
The New Zealand Maori Council has urged a slower response, given iwi missed out on a special allocation in the 4G auction in 2013 and instead received a $30 million development fund to help Maori benefit from new technology.....
www.sharechat.co.nz/article/0190d13a/faafoi-seeks-enduring-iwi-framework-from-5g-spectrum-talks.html