InternetNZ has already engaged in discussions with APNIC about the possibility of having a delegation of supplier independent IP address space. Generally, the numbers people prefer the ccTLD's to stay away from IP numbers, but APNIC appears sypathetic to the concept of such a space. The difficulties would arise for InternetNZ in how to broadcast - it would still require a degree of co-operation by the upstream provider, and may not always lead to the best use of the space. But sure, InternetNZ is interested in providing for the needs of the local Internet community. If someone would like to prepare a more formal position paper as to how InternetNZ should engage, we'd be happy to promote the concept through APNIC at APRICOT 2005, to seek approval from the numbers community for us to have some space, either the legacy addresses or a whole new block. Keith Davidson h Johnathan Brewer wrote:
This is where someone from InternetNZ should say: "It's our job. We'll do it."
"The mission of InternetNZ is to promote and protect the Internet, ensuring that it operates in an open and uncapturable environment."
With vast tracts of address space now falling under the control of a monopoly who have not demonstrated in the past that they know how to play nicely, it would be a good thing if some organization such as InternetNZ would step up to the plate.
As for the policies and endless streams of meetings, they might actually be worth it in the end.
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