Excellent
5G Available
This area has excellent mobile coverage with 15 nearby base stations. 5G is available from select operators, providing ultra-fast data speeds. 4G coverage is widespread across all major networks, ensuring reliable connectivity for calls, data, and messaging.
15 base stations nearby
Operator Coverage
Spark NZ
5G-47 dBmexcellent
4G-60 dBmexcellent
3G-48 dBmexcellent
2G-52 dBmexcellent
One NZ
5G-58 dBmexcellent
4G-59 dBmexcellent
3G-57 dBmexcellent
2G-51 dBmexcellent
2degrees
5G-53 dBmexcellent
4G-64 dBmexcellent
3G-55 dBmexcellent
2G-56 dBmexcellent
Skinny Mobile
5G-62 dBmexcellent
4G-66 dBmexcellent
3G-58 dBmexcellent
2G-52 dBmexcellent
Area Intelligence
Crime Rate
Moderate
34 incidents
Broadband
117 Mbps
Fiber available
Population
High
Density indicator
Elevation
26m
Signal propagation
Air Quality
Moderate
Environmental index
Property Value
NZ$639k
Trend: rising
Aviation & Airspace
Nearest Airport: Auckland Airport (AKL)
17.5km away
17.5km away
Drone Status: PERMITTED
Open airspace for recreational drone use (CAA NZ regulations apply)
Open airspace for recreational drone use (CAA NZ regulations apply)
Weather & Signal Impact
Weather
Slight showers
17.6°C
Signal Impact
None
Rain fade effect
Flood Risk
Low
Infrastructure risk
Nearest Data Centres
Datacom Auckland — 0.4km • Est. latency: 1ms
Datacom Auckland
Tier 3 • 0.4km
Equinix AK1 Auckland
Tier 3+ • 1.1km
DCI Auckland
Tier 3+ • 1.8km
Free WiFi Locations
Council Building Council
135m • ~29 Mbps
Travelodge Hotel
473m • ~27 Mbps
Council Offices Council
515m • ~35 Mbps
Council Building Council
651m • ~34 Mbps
Closest IT & Telecoms Businesses
50 IT & telecoms businesses found within 5km
2degrees Mobile Phone Shop
Wellesley Street West
151m
V-Phix Mobiles Mobile Phone Shop
440m
2degrees Mobile Phone Shop
468m
Techpro Mobile Phone Shop
501m
Cin7 IT Services
City Road, Auckland
538m
Xtreme System Computer Shop
580m
Nearest Emergency Services
Police Stations
Police Recruiting
4.2km
Fire Stations
Remuera Fire Station
4.3km
Mast Planning Applications
Auckland • Approval rate: 0%
Equipment SwapApproved
Spark NZ • 2.14km • Permitted Activity (District Plan) • Est: NZ$10k
Ref: PLAUC/2026/7311
5G Small CellApproved
Spark NZ • 0.64km • Permitted Activity (District Plan) • Est: NZ$7k
Ref: PLAUC/2026/7868
5G Small CellApproved
Spark NZ • 1.49km • Permitted Activity (District Plan) • Est: NZ$22k
Ref: PLAUC/2026/2942
Macro Tower 25mUnder Assessment
One NZ • 2.06km • Resource Consent (Resource Management Act 1991) • Est: NZ$108k
Ref: PLAUC/2026/2455
4G UpgradePending
One NZ • 1.35km • Permitted Activity (District Plan) • Est: NZ$13k
Ref: PLAUC/2024/2988
Mixed planning outcomes - applications assessed on individual merit
Mast Installation Cost Estimate
Standard Area — Standard area - exempted development provisions available for most small installations
Small Cell
6-10m
NZ$39,330
Permitted Activity (Telecommunications Act 2001) • 2-4 months
Rooftop Antenna
Up to 6m above building
NZ$43,998
Permitted Activity (under 6m) • 3-6 months
Monopole 20m
15-20m
NZ$76,538
Resource Consent (Resource Management Act 1991) • 4-8 months
Lattice Tower 30m
25-30m
NZ$124,402
Development Application + grid connection • 6-12 months
Infrastructure Sharing
100% shared
MBNL: 2 • CTIL: 0 • Multi: 13 • Single: 0
High infrastructure sharing - operators collaborate effectively in this area
Mast Regulations & Permitted Development
Permitted activity for smaller structures, resource consent for larger
Permitted activity provisions apply for smaller installations under the Telecommunications Act 2001. Larger structures require resource consent.
Ground-Based Masts
Up to 30m may be a permitted activity under Telecommunications Act 2001. Over 30m requires resource consent.
Permitted ActivityBuilding-Mounted Equipment
Antennas up to 6m above the building may be a permitted activity
Permitted ActivitySmall Cells & Street Furniture
Equipment on existing structures (power poles, light poles) up to 2.5m
Permitted ActivityRSM Licensing
Operators must hold RSM spectrum licences. All installations must comply with NZ RF exposure guidelines.
RSM Licence RequiredPlanning authority: Auckland • Height limits: 30m (ground) / +6m (building-mounted) • Legislation: Telecommunications Act 2001, Resource Management Act 1991, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014
Listed Buildings & Conservation Status
41 listed structures
Conservation Zone: No
Moderate - Multiple listed structures may affect planning decisions
Schools, Hospitals & Sensitive Sites
Planning Objection Risk: High - School within 200m increases public objection risk
Schools (5)
KÅwhai Intermediate School - 0m
Mount Eden Normal Primary School - 0m
Richmond Road School - 0m
Hospitals (5)
Mercy Ascot Hospital - 0m
Cancer Society - 0m
Auckland City Hospital - 0m
Building Age Profile & Indoor Signal Loss
Dominant Era: Modern (post-2000) • Indoor Signal Loss: 5-8 dB
Generally good signal penetration expected in this area
Fibre Backhaul Availability
Good backhaul rating
5G Ready: Yes
Chorus UFB Fibre - Full Fibre • 1 Gbps
Full fibre backhaul available (Chorus UFB/Enable) - area supports 5G small cell deployment
Digital Deprivation Index
66/100 Average Connectivity
Decile 7/10
Average digital connectivity - some residents may face access challenges
Network Congestion Risk
20/100 Low Risk
Peak: 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00
Shopping Centre / Main Street - Weekend and holiday peaks, especially on 4G data
3G Sunset Impact Assessment
3G has been largely phased out. Ensure all devices support 4G VoLTE minimum.
Spark NZ
Completed (November 2024)
3G network fully shut down in November 2024. All spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.
One NZ
Completed (December 2024)
3G network shut down in December 2024.
2degrees
Completed (March 2025)
2degrees 3G network shut down in March 2025.
Skinny Mobile
Completed (March 2025)
Skinny Mobile operates on the 2degrees network. 3G shutdown completed March 2025.
Replace 3G-only devices before shutdown completion. Ensure VoLTE is enabled on your handset for voice calls over 4G.
Terrain & Signal Propagation
34/100 Poor
Terrain: Valley
Difficult propagation environment - consider external antenna or satellite broadband alternatives
Satellite Broadband Alternatives
Terrestrial broadband (Chorus UFB) likely sufficient, but satellite is a viable backup option
Starlink
LEO Constellation • 50-200 Mbps
NZ$159/month + NZ$699 hardware
Farmside Wireless
Fixed Wireless • 25-50 Mbps
From NZ$65/month
Apple Satellite SOS
Emergency Service • Emergency only
Included with iPhone 14+
OneWeb
LEO Constellation • 50-195 Mbps
Enterprise pricing
Electromagnetic Interference Sources
Overall Risk: Low
Railway Electrification (0.3km) - 25kV AC overhead lines produce harmonics that can affect nearby equipment
Electrical Substation (0.2km) - Transformer corona discharge can affect very nearby receivers
Transport & Rail
Nearest stations:
Britomart Auckland (1.0km) Hamilton Station (113.5km) Palmerston North Station (396.2km)
Connectivity Score
C
Overall connectivity grade for 1010
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