About TIG

Overview of TIG

Purpose

Our purpose is to be the Voice of the Industry in New Zealand and increase the contribution of Telecommunications to NZ Society and Economy.

The objectives of the TIG are:

To raise awareness by the New Zealand business community and public of the contribution made by telecommunications to the New Zealand economy;
To develop and deliver key messages to the New Zealand business community and the public relating to telecommunications investment innovation and contribution;
To provide Members with high quality research on issues of shared interest;
To better align the industry members with other industry stakeholders;
To provide a forum for fresh thinking and debate on issues of telecommunications operation and infrastructure investment;
To provide input and advice from the telecommunications industry to the Government on telecommunication policies;
To work with Government to identify regulatory reform that would assist in the operation of telecommunications in New Zealand;
To work with Government to identify areas of telecommunication infrastructure where Government participation and/or funding is required; and
To do all other such acts that the Board deems appropriate.

A focal point for consolidated industry efforts, innovation and leadership.

Spearhead communication and dialogue between the Telecommunications Industry and other parties.

Develop and Champion consolidated Industry positions.

Central resource for Industry led research and data.

Consolidate and drive industry action on sustainability and environmental issues.

Develop and drive initiatives on skills and new blood into the industry.