Thanks to Localist, people at places like Fan Zone Queens Wharf and Queen St from the wharf to Aotea Square can now get free Wi-Fi during the next few months.
Localist has teamed up with Auckland Council and Wi-Fi operator Tomizone to ensure locals and visitors alike will be able to enjoy free Auckland WiFi for eight weeks.
Users will be able to get free access for up to three 30 minute sessions a day per Wi-Fi device in the Auckland CBD and across the region at the following locations:
- Queens wharf
- Princes wharf
- Britomart including the train station
- Quay St
- Queen St from the wharf to Aotea Square
- Viaduct Central
- North Wharf
- Ponsonby Rd
- K Rd (Symonds St to Ponsonby)
- Newton Rd
- Kingsland
- Newmarket railway station
- Kingsland railway station
- Morningside railway station
- Takapuna CBD
- Devonport CBD
- Waiheke's Matiatia wharf
- Devonport wharf
- Ferry terminal
- Parnell Rd
- Onehunga CBD
- Parnell Rd
- Onehunga CBD
- Mission Bay waterfront and shops
- Kohimaramara shops
- St Heliers waterfront and shops
- RWC training venues -Onewa Domain, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Unitec
- Possibly Blockhouse Bay, Glen Innes, Otahuhu and Panmure roundabout CBDs
- Am interconnected paid service will be available at Esquire and Starbucks stores and Westfield malls
“Localist is all about getting the most out of Auckland, as recommended by people who live here. We want everyone – locals, visitors and tourists - to enjoy the best of Auckland during the exciting two months we’ve got coming up. That’s why we’ve agreed to sponsor this great initiative for free WiFi in Auckland,” says Localist head of marketing Sheryl Nichols.
“It’s a perfect illustration of what Localist does,” Mrs Nichols said. “People can log on for free sessions and find the best café or bar in the area, get information on essential local amenities and services, or even what the weather will be like in Auckland for the next big game.
“Localist provides not only core contact information through a comprehensive directory, but ratings, review and tips from inside the Localist community of users, so visitors can experience Auckland like a local.”
Mayor Len Brown says that the free WiFi will make it much easier for visitors and locals to navigate around the city, especially during matches and other RWC-related events.
“Securing sponsorship to provide free Wi-Fi on the expanded Auckland network is great news for both Aucklanders and visitors without putting a financial burden on our ratepayers,” he says.
"It is great that we can offer the expanded service and free access in time for Rugby World Cup."
Watch Localist on TVNZ about the free Wi-Fi
Lorraine Breheny, Localist's Marketing manager Consumer was interviewed by TVNZ's Breakfast about the deal. Watch it here
How to access free Wi-Fi
Green signs saying “Free WiFi Here” will indicate where the free Auckland WiFi service is available. Any Wi-Fi gadget (mobile, tablet, laptop) will pick up the signal within the coverage area. To connect to the network:
- Connect the Wi-Fi gadget to the “Auckland Wi-Fi @ Tomizone” signal displayed in the wireless network list.
- Open the internet browser and visit any site to be redirected to the welcome screen
OK now lets get it in the city permanently -no Localist you shouldn't need to pay for it, it should be a local government initiative!
Hooray for free wi-fi! And in Kingsland, too :)
Thanks Tomizone. This is is great for our visitors hopefully can go permanent like Wellington waterfront