You in the Auckland eastern suburbs like Remuera? I was told this was indeed a cable tv network that was installed but no longer viable to use. Others might have more informed knowledge. https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=49&topicid=18661 has some reference to this network.

They have also used those in other areas for normal copper joins, I guess they had a lot left and didnt want to waste them.

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You in the Auckland eastern suburbs like Remuera? I was told this was indeed a cable tv network that was installed but no longer viable to use. Others might have more informed knowledge. https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=49&topicid=18661 has some reference to this network.

 

 

We're in Avondale

I'd like to remove the box without getting into the "danger zone"

Found out from Chorus that it's a plinth.

Plinths
These sit above the ground and are usually placed right outside a property’s boundary. They connect our copper or fibre network from the cabinet to the property boundary. The copper or fibre cables are then connected from the pillar or pedestal to the premise.

As you can see from this wideshot, the fibre optic cable is on the corner boundary and there are two other plinths

You wont be able to get rid of them (properly/legally) without incurring significant cost from Chorus (who would most likely just move them anyway)

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You wont be able to get rid of them (properly/legally) without incurring significant cost from Chorus (who would most likely just move them anyway)

 

Yes, after speaking with Chorus, I realised how difficult and expensive it'll be