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Tuatahi First Fibre Announces Appointment Of New Chief Financial Officer
Press Release – Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Cleaver as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 4 August 2025. Anna brings more than 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance, strategy, advisory and business development. She joins Tuatahi from Kingfisher, where she served as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, she led innovative technology initiatives for telecommunications clients globally, with a more recent focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Her previous roles include Head of Growth, Mergers and Acquisitions at Orica (a global ASX listed mining services and technology company) as well as strategy, innovation and mergers and acquisitions roles at both Chorus in NZ and Telstra in Australia, giving her deep insight into the telecommunications sector and the New Zealand market. Tuatahi First Fibre Chief Executive John Hanna says Anna's depth of experience and leadership style make her a strong fit for the business. 'We're pleased to welcome Anna to Tuatahi,' says Mr Hanna. 'Her commercial and strategic acumen, along with her experience in high-growth and technology-led environments, will be a valuable asset to our growing business. Anna also brings strong values, a calm and thoughtful presence, and a real commitment to collaboration – all of which strongly align with our culture and aspirations.' Anna is equally enthusiastic about joining Tuatahi. 'I am thrilled to be joining Tuatahi at such an exciting stage in the company's journey. It is an honour to be part of a collaborative, caring and innovative organisation that is making a real difference to New Zealand.' Alongside her corporate career, Anna competed globally as a professional triathlete and represented New Zealand in swimming. She brings that same high-performance mindset to her leadership approach. Anna replaces Chief Financial Officer Joel Bettley, who stepped down in June after six years with Tuatahi. Tuatahi First Fibre thanks Joel for his significant contribution and leadership, and wishes him all the best for the future. About Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is a fibre telecommunications wholesale business established in 2010 to deliver the ultrafast broadband (UFB) initiative with the government. Majority owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we operate New Zealand's second-largest fibre network, with approximately 15% of the nationwide UFB footprint, and employ approximately 240 staff. We partner with internet service providers (ISPs), who in turn offer a diverse range of plans and services to customers using our robust network. This collaboration has enabled us to reach over 254,000 households and businesses across regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay,Taranaki,Manawatū-Whanganui,and Wellington.
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an hour ago
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Tuatahi First Fibre Announces Appointment Of New Chief Financial Officer
Tuatahi First Fibre is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Cleaver as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 4 August 2025. Anna brings more than 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance, strategy, advisory and business development. She joins Tuatahi from Kingfisher, where she served as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, she led innovative technology initiatives for telecommunications clients globally, with a more recent focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Her previous roles include Head of Growth, Mergers and Acquisitions at Orica (a global ASX listed mining services and technology company) as well as strategy, innovation and mergers and acquisitions roles at both Chorus in NZ and Telstra in Australia, giving her deep insight into the telecommunications sector and the New Zealand market. Tuatahi First Fibre Chief Executive John Hanna says Anna's depth of experience and leadership style make her a strong fit for the business. 'We're pleased to welcome Anna to Tuatahi,' says Mr Hanna. 'Her commercial and strategic acumen, along with her experience in high-growth and technology-led environments, will be a valuable asset to our growing business. Anna also brings strong values, a calm and thoughtful presence, and a real commitment to collaboration - all of which strongly align with our culture and aspirations.' Anna is equally enthusiastic about joining Tuatahi. 'I am thrilled to be joining Tuatahi at such an exciting stage in the company's journey. It is an honour to be part of a collaborative, caring and innovative organisation that is making a real difference to New Zealand.' Alongside her corporate career, Anna competed globally as a professional triathlete and represented New Zealand in swimming. She brings that same high-performance mindset to her leadership approach. Anna replaces Chief Financial Officer Joel Bettley, who stepped down in June after six years with Tuatahi. Tuatahi First Fibre thanks Joel for his significant contribution and leadership, and wishes him all the best for the future. About Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is a fibre telecommunications wholesale business established in 2010 to deliver the ultrafast broadband (UFB) initiative with the government. Majority owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we operate New Zealand's second-largest fibre network, with approximately 15% of the nationwide UFB footprint, and employ approximately 240 staff. We partner with internet service providers (ISPs), who in turn offer a diverse range of plans and services to customers using our robust network. This collaboration has enabled us to reach over 254,000 households and businesses across regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay,Taranaki,Manawatū-Whanganui,and Wellington.
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13-06-2025
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Tuatahi First Fibre Extends Service Partner Agreement With Ventia
Press Release – Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre has signed a new service partner agreement with Ventia, strengthening a partnership that continues to support the delivery of fast and reliable fibre broadband. Ventia has been a strategic partner to Tuatahi since 2011 and has extensive experience delivering services including design, build and maintenance, reactive support, field service supervision and project management. The new agreement, valued at more than NZD$110 million over an initial five-year term, positions Ventia as Tuatahi's primary service delivery partner for network build, customer connections, and maintenance activities across their fibre network. The agreement takes effect from 1 July 2025. Tuatahi CEO John Hanna said Ventia has a proven track record in fibre services and shares their commitment to customer excellence. '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. '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 Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dean Banks said the company is proud to continue supporting New Zealand's connectivity needs. '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. '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.' The renewed partnership is part of Tuatahi's strategy to ensure ongoing quality and innovation in fibre broadband delivery, while continuing to support local communities and the evolving needs of New Zealand's digital economy. About Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is a fibre telecommunications wholesale business established in 2010 to deliver the ultrafast broadband (UFB) initiative with the government. Majority owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we operate New Zealand's second-largest fibre network, with approximately 15% of the nationwide UFB footprint, and employ approximately 240 staff. We partner with internet service providers (ISPs), who in turn offer a diverse range of plans and services to customers using our robust network. This collaboration has enabled us to reach over 254,000 households and businesses across regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay,Taranaki,Manawatū-Whanganui,and Wellington. About Ventia Ventia is a leading essential infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand, proudly providing the services that keep infrastructure working for our communities. Ventia has access to a combined workforce of more than 35,000 people, operating in over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand. With a strategy to redefine service excellence by being customer-focused, innovative and sustainable, Ventia operates across a broad range of industry segments, including defence, social infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, resources, telecommunications and transport.
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13-06-2025
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Tuatahi First Fibre Extends Service Partner Agreement With Ventia
Tuatahi First Fibre has signed a new service partner agreement with Ventia, strengthening a partnership that continues to support the delivery of fast and reliable fibre broadband. Ventia has been a strategic partner to Tuatahi since 2011 and has extensive experience delivering services including design, build and maintenance, reactive support, field service supervision and project management. The new agreement, valued at more than NZD$110 million over an initial five-year term, positions Ventia as Tuatahi's primary service delivery partner for network build, customer connections, and maintenance activities across their fibre network. The agreement takes effect from 1 July 2025. Tuatahi CEO John Hanna said Ventia has a proven track record in fibre services and shares their commitment to customer excellence. '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. '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 Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dean Banks said the company is proud to continue supporting New Zealand's connectivity needs. '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. '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.' The renewed partnership is part of Tuatahi's strategy to ensure ongoing quality and innovation in fibre broadband delivery, while continuing to support local communities and the evolving needs of New Zealand's digital economy. About Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is a fibre telecommunications wholesale business established in 2010 to deliver the ultrafast broadband (UFB) initiative with the government. Majority owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we operate New Zealand's second-largest fibre network, with approximately 15% of the nationwide UFB footprint, and employ approximately 240 staff. We partner with internet service providers (ISPs), who in turn offer a diverse range of plans and services to customers using our robust network. This collaboration has enabled us to reach over 254,000 households and businesses across regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay,Taranaki,Manawatū-Whanganui,and Wellington. About Ventia Ventia is a leading essential infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand, proudly providing the services that keep infrastructure working for our communities. Ventia has access to a combined workforce of more than 35,000 people, operating in over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand. With a strategy to redefine service excellence by being customer-focused, innovative and sustainable, Ventia operates across a broad range of industry segments, including defence, social infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, resources, telecommunications and transport.
