http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/netw/C10B222A6ACCC7F5CC25733A0003FB01
Fascinating article...

    ..."Specialists and enthusiasts in InternetNZ and other online debating forums have been quick to leap on Freeth’s comments as having an obvious motive; his company has a broadband cable network and DSL service of its own in Wellington and Christchurch and may simply be trying to discourage competition."

    .."But Melbourne-based Ovum consultant Leith Campbell says “broadly speaking [Freeth’s] right. There is a considerable ongoing operational cost to these networks. You’ve got to be prepared for troubleshooting and repair and ongoing maintenance.”


Well...  To put in my 10c worth, I know for a fact that two of those people at InternetNZ know what they are talking about...