There are a few stories in the last week. Seems like it's in testing but has been waiting for lower satellites with appropriate capabilities: https://www.interest.co.nz/technology/130898/telco-one-nz-be...

Probably not happening until next year:

> But in September the telco (and Optus across the Tasman and other Direct to Cell exclusive partners) removed “launching 2024″ references from its website. -- https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/commerce-commission-take...