kiwibob1:

 

Thanks nztim, Done exactly that with an old Fritzbox. Working 100%. 

 

Thanks to Geekzone I’ve got into the admin on the HG659 and I’ll see if I can fix the settings after Christmas.

 

OneNZ have never gotten back to me despite me sending several texts of the most amiable nature.  I am sure it doesn't need a new router and the transition copper to fibre should absolutely not require a 12 month contract for a replacement router. 

 

Why my friend is  unwilling to leave One NZ seems inexplicable to me. They don’t deserve that kind of loyalty.

 

Anyway thanks everyone for the help.

 

Have you emailed Maxine? (see above post).