#GigatownDunedin, the Smart City of the future.

Well done Dunedin in winning the national #Gigatown competition. It was a close race with Gisborne, Wanaka, Nelson and Timaru close behind.

To quote from "Stuff"

"After a year of social media lobbying, Dunedin has been crowned victor in the Gigatown broadband competition.

Dunedin mayor Dave Cull said he was thrilled with his city's win but promised to share with all.

"I look forward to the fruits of this win being shared and leveraged for communities across New Zealand."

He praised the enormous efforts by all communities nationwide in vying for the title.

"Win or lose, Dunedin community has built a momentum that won't stop because the competition is over."

The competition, which began in October last year, was run by communications company Chorus. 

Dunedin is the first town in the Southern Hemisphere to have ubiquitous 1 gigabit broadband, a $200,000 development fund and a $500,000 community fund.

Timaru, Nelson, Wanaka, Gisborne and Dunedin were the five finalists." 

It is now for the city to take advantage of this great opportunity.

More information on the successful proposal will be detailed in later posts.