Terry Williams-Willcock: Tech expert says community hubs could be the answer to black-outs during emergencies
More technology hubs could help pave a way forward in addressing communication black-outs during large storms.
Some New Zealanders were left in the lurch when critical communication links broke during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Earlier, a technical glitch hit ANZ, holding up overnight payments and leaving customers without access to internet banking.
Rush Digital chief customer officer Terry Williams-Willcock says having community hubs could make a difference, especially for those living in rural areas.
He says it would mean they could come to central locations and gain access to technology.
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