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TICS bill passing under urgency
by Mike Forbes 09 May '13

09 May '13

Hi list(s) The Government is pushing through this amended bill under urgency - along with the GCSB Amendment bill. I've only had a quick read but it already made me feel pretty angry. Instead of just bitching about it on IRC and twitter and at bus stops to confused elderly people, I thought I'd try and do something - and I had a chance to speak with Clare Curran (Labour MP) recently about it. She suggested she would support fighting / commenting against this bill, with help and advice. The problem is most people voting for it have no idea what it means or is for. We (you - Network Operators and IT Professionals, hi!) need to advise and talk and share information about what these changes really mean - and if they're good. The Tech Liberty NZ website has some good reading and a bit of a summary on the TICS Bill - http://techliberty.org.nz/govt-proposes-gcsb-control-over-nz-communications… and the scoop links to the full bills are here: http://img.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/1305/Telecommunications_InterceptionCapab… http://img.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/1305/wstGovernment_Communications_Securit… TL;DR: The new TICS bill has some changes that could impact the way you do networking in New Zealand - and if you care you should say something. Beers, -- // Mike

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SDN users group
by Josh Bailey 08 May '13

08 May '13

Hi all; I'm thinking of starting an SDN users group in Wellington (meeting approx once a month). To save time, especially the time of those that have no interest, there would be a modest entry requirement - members would have to demonstrate a working SDN device to participate. If you assert that it's not possible so sorry to trouble you - you won't hear from me again. :-) If you would be interested in such a group please send me mail directly - we are fortunate to have a number of research activities ongoing in NZ and I invite your participation. Thanks,

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FYI : ANZIA - Australia & New Zealand Internet Awards
by Elly Tawhai 08 May '13

08 May '13

Hi NZNOG Community, Entries are now open for the 2013 Australia and New Zealand Internet (ANZIA) Awards. If you would like to make a nomination on behalf of your organization, or another in Australia or New Zealand, please submit by 28 June 2013. The categories for the 2013 ANZIAs are: - Security and Privacy - Internet Access & Digital Skills - Information - Diversity - Innovation ANZIA winners receive recognition for setting new standards in making the Internet a more inclusive, accessible, and safe place. The Awards also offer winners public and industry exposure, positive media coverage, networking opportunities, and recognition of the hard work undertaken by staff or volunteers. Eligible winners are awarded AUD 2500. For more information about ANZIA 2013, please visit: http://www.internetawards.org.au Kind regards, Elly APNIC

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12 minute blips?
by Simon Lyall 07 May '13

07 May '13

Anyone else seeing a drop in traffic every 12 minutes today? I'm seeing it on domestic hits going in to both my POPs. The Pop that is datacom->Orcon is seeing it a worse than the Telstraclear connected one. Really shows up when I look at 60.234.0.0/16 (Orcon) which goes almost to zero for a minute or two. -- Simon Lyall | Very Busy | Web: http://www.simonlyall.com/ "To stay awake all night adds a day to your life" - Stilgar | eMT.

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Underwater exchange
by Kyle Carter 07 May '13

07 May '13

I'm getting farmed off by a support desk for some connection issues into the Orcon datacentre. They claim there's a telecom exchange underwater up that way and that's why they are having issues. Sounds very fishy as I'm not aware of any other issues. They can't provide details. Sent from my iPhone

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APE issues 6th May 2013
by Sid Jones 07 May '13

07 May '13

Citylink are aware that there are issues on the APE this morning. We're currently working with our vendor to resolve the issue. I'll update when I have more.

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Fwd: [AusNOG] AusNOG 2013 Call For Presentations
by Mark Prior 06 May '13

06 May '13

Hopefully some of you are interested in presenting at AusNOG in September. Mark. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Gavin Tweedie <gav(a)narx.net> > Date: 7 May 2013 12:02:54 AM GMT+03:00 > To: ausnog(a)lists.ausnog.net > Subject: [AusNOG] AusNOG 2013 Call For Presentations > > Call for presentations for AusNOG 2013 > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > > Swissotel > **Sydney** > 5 & 6 September, 2013 > > Notes > =-=-=- > > AusNOG 2013 is being held in Sydney after a successful event in Melbourne last year. We hope some of our new attendees from last year are able to follow us back to Sydney this year! > > Topics > =-=-=-= > > Internet operations can be a broad topic and the presentation selection > committee will be short-listing presentations in the following focus areas: > > * Improving the redundancy/resiliency/sustainability of your network > * Making leaps in service or network availability > * Taking the network operations BCP to the next level > * Using 'offline' communications tools to keep the network working > * How technology is changing network architectures > * Evolution in network architectures and scaling issues > * Analysis of relevant major operational events of the year > > Other topics which are of interest to the network operator community are also welcome at AusNOG 2013. Naturally, presentations of a marketing nature are not welcome at this technical event. > > Notes to presenters > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > > Preference will be given to presentations that result in actual operational outcomes. > > Session speakers should be prepared to present for 30 minutes. Keynote > speakers will be expected to present for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Short > presentations of strong operational content are also acceptable. > > Once the final slides are submitted, changes will only be permitted where the presentation requires the most up to date information or data. > > By submitting a presentation for consideration in the AusNOG 2013 programme, and if selected the presenter will allow AusNOG to: > > * Take photographs of the presentation and presenter. > * Record and rebroadcast video and audio of the presentation > and presenter. > * Redistribute, the presentation slides, audio, video, and photographs > electronically, on the AusNOG website, or otherwise but leaving > all intellectual property in the hands of presenter or rightful > property holder where possible[1]. > > Deadlines > =-=-=-=-=- > > 10 June: Submission of presentation title, presentation description > (300 words), and presenter biography (200-400 words) > > 01 July: Presenters notified of their acceptance status as an > AusNOG 2013 presentation. > > 28 August: Submission of final presentation slides as Portable Document > Format (pdf), PowerPoint, or Keynote. Provision of a > recent digital photograph (<500k) of the presenter. > > All submissions must be sent to organisers at ausnog.net. > > A separate call for lightning talks will be made closer to the AusNOG 2013 event. > > [1]: AusNOG accepts that some speakers are unable to allow us to archive their presentation due to company or corporate policy, and if the situation arises AusNOG will delete all copies in its possession after the presentation. > > Gavin > For the AusNOG Board > _______________________________________________ > AusNOG mailing list > AusNOG(a)lists.ausnog.net > http://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog

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Hazard Notification - ntp3.ntp.net.nz unreachable due to power shut down
by Sebastian Castro 01 May '13

01 May '13

To the NZNOG Community: NZRS would like to inform that ntp3.ntp.net.nz will be unreachable from Friday May 3rd at 4:00pm until Monday May 6th at 8:00am due to power work being carried out in the building where it's located. Although backup power is available for the computer room, the planned work exceeds the generator's autonomous runtime, so we've decided to shut the power down for the duration of the event. ntp1.ntp.net.nz and ntp2.net.ntp.nz will continue to work as usual. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Kind Regards, -- Sebastian Castro DNS Specialist .nz Registry Services (New Zealand Domain Name Registry Limited) desk: +64 4 495 2337 mobile: +64 21 400535

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Mumbai: Carrier Neutral Datacentres
by Bill Walker 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Hi All, We are looking to put a rack's worth of tin in Mumbai and are looking for a well connected carrier Neutral DC to put it in. We haven't had much luck so far, our local vendor contacts pointed us at TATA and Sify. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks, Bill

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Fwd: [wellylug] WellyLUG Social Meetup
by Hugh Davenport 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

Sorry for the cross posting. See below for details of the first WellyLUG meeting in a while... 15 year anniversary as well -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [wellylug] WellyLUG Social Meetup Date: 2013-04-26 11:35 From: Hugh Davenport <hugh(a)davenport.net.nz> To: Wellington Linux Users Group <wellylug(a)lists.wellylug.org.nz> Reply-To: Wellington Linux Users Group <wellylug(a)lists.wellylug.org.nz> Hi All, I'm organising a social meetup for WellyLUG, with a meeting planned for the month after. As the first ever WellyLUG meeting was on 13th of May 15 years ago [1], I suggest having the meeting then. Unfortunately I won't be available then (I'll be pretending to be harry potter wearing a gown with some pansy colours...), but can join later in said gown. If you all gather around a popular beer bar called LBQ [2] any time after 5pm. They have excellent food [3], and many drinks. I shall aim to join at ... some point later ... but I'm sure you can make social niceties by yourselves. Make this meeting a good one, as it is the 15th Anniversary of the start of WellyLUG!!! Cheers, Hugh [1] https://groups.google.com/d/topic/nz.reg.wellington.general/b2rvWgTSBCU/dis… [2] http://littlebeerquarter.co.nz/

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