In New Zealand Huawei is a technology supplier for the following companies, which Computerworld has sought comment from this morning:

Huawei is the technology partner for two companies awarded the contracts under the UFB - Ultra Fast Fibre in the central North Island and Enable Networks in Christchurch. Ultra Fast Fibre was not commenting about the US report today.

Enable Networks spokesperson says: "We selected Huawei on the basis of their ability to meet the requirements for the UFB project. We understand our role in ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of our network."

Crown Fibre Holdings -- the government agency overseeing the UFB contracts -- has also been contacted, however a spokesperson says it is not able to comment on matters of security policy and has forwarded our query to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.