Wairarapa farmers struggle with mobile coverage after 3G shutdown
Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 1 outlet · 2 reports · updated In this story Federated Farmers
A Federated Farmers survey reveals that some Wairarapa farmers are experiencing worsening mobile coverage following the 3G network shutdown. The report found that many farmers cannot reliably reach 111 from their properties, with approximately two in three farmers nationwide facing similar connectivity issues.