New Next Generation Critical Communications Board Member Appointed to Continue Public Safety Network’s Momentum in New Zealand

Next Generation Critical Communications (NGCC) is the government’s leading advisor on critical communications for public safety in New Zealand.

Chair of Next Generation Critical Communications Poutama Whai Tikanga Pāpāho, Rob
Fyfe, today announced the appointment of business leader Greg Lowe as an
independent member on the Executive Governance Board of Next Generation Critical
Communications (NGCC).

The Next Generation Critical Communications Executive Governance Board was
established in 2020 to oversee the establishment of the NGCC Lead Entity and to have
ongoing oversight of the development and delivery of the Public Safety Network Te
Kupenga Marutau for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Police, Hato Hone St John and
Wellington Free Ambulance.

Rob Fyfe said:

I am delighted to welcome Greg Lowe to the Next Generation Critical Communications
Executive Governance Board. Greg brings a proven track record in governance and is
recognised as a business leader who successfully delivers complex infrastructure builds.
He has a strong service ethos which is well-aligned with the Public Safety Network’s
emergency services customers evidenced by his earlier Navy career and contribution to
multiple government advisory groups.

Greg joins NGCC at an important time as delivery of the Public Safety Network’s Cellular
Services continues on time and on budget, and there’s good progress on the new Land
Mobile Radio network with a pilot underway in South Canterbury.

Greg Lowe said:

I’m so pleased to be joining the NGCC Board to build on the organisation’s
significant achievements for New Zealand’s emergency services. This investment in
common communications infrastructure and services for our emergency responders is
an intelligent, strategic move benefitting our frontline teams and ultimately, the wellbeing and prosperity of all communities.