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Tuatahi First Fibre

Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui· 8 districts

Service area
Hamilton City, Waikato District +6 more
Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui
Operates
Telecommunications
Category
Communications
Other operators in region
45
see below

About Tuatahi First Fibre

Tuatahi First Fibre (formerly Ultrafast Fibre) is the LFC for the central North Island, owning the UFB fibre network across Hamilton, Tauranga, the wider Waikato, parts of Taranaki and Whanganui.

Tuatahi First Fibre provides the underground telecommunications infrastructure used by retail providers across their network area. Their cables sit alongside power, water and gas, so striking one during excavation can knock out entire neighbourhoods.

Tuatahi First Fibre is one of 46 utility operators active in Waikato. Most building or landscaping work in this area touches multiple operators' networks at once — power, water and communications cables routinely share the same trench. The list further down shows the other utilities you'll likely need to contact alongside Tuatahi First Fibre.

Where Tuatahi First Fibre operates

Operators
few
more
Regions covered
WaikatoBay of PlentyTaranakiManawatū-Whanganui
Districts & cities
Hamilton CityWaikato DistrictWaipa DistrictSouth Waikato DistrictTauranga CityNew Plymouth DistrictSouth Taranaki DistrictWhanganui District

Before you dig in Waikato

Striking an underground cable can cause injury, large repair bills and outages for your neighbours. Three steps to do it safely.

  1. 1

    Find every operator that serves your site

    Map your worksite on UtilityFinder to find every operator that serves the area — power, water, gas and comms in one view — so you don't miss anyone when sending locate requests.

    Create your map
  2. 2

    Request a locate from Tuatahi First Fibre

    Contact Tuatahi First Fibre and any other operators in your area to confirm the position of their underground assets before excavation.

    Tuatahi First Fibre website
  3. 3

    Mark, protect, dig carefully

    Mark the locate paint or pegs on site, hand-dig within 0.5 m of marked assets, and never assume a clear trench means clear ground.

Other utilities serving Waikato

Most building or excavation work touches more than one operator's network. Here's who else you may need to contact.

Find every operator serving your site in 30 seconds

UtilityFinder shows every utility operator that serves Waikato — power, water, gas and comms — with contact details and locate-request links in one shareable view. Plan your dig with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I request a cables location from Tuatahi First Fibre?
Call Tuatahi First Fibre on 0800 342 735 to request a locate of their underground assets.
What areas does Tuatahi First Fibre cover?
Tuatahi First Fibre operates across Hamilton City, Waikato District, Waipa District, South Waikato District, Tauranga City, New Plymouth District, South Taranaki District, Whanganui District — within the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui regions.
Who else operates utilities in Waikato?
45 other utility operators serve Waikato, including Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Electra, First Gas. Use UtilityFinder to find locate-request links and contact details in one place.
Is Tuatahi First Fibre an electricity / gas retailer?
Tuatahi First Fibre owns the underground infrastructure in their service area — they are not a retail provider.