New Zealand

IXP Tracker

There are 8 active Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in New Zealand, with a combined total of 159 members as of February 2026.

IXPs are present in 3 of the 4 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.

Flag of New Zealand
Region
Oceania
Sub-region
Australia and New Zealand
Population
5,287,500
8

Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated February 2026.

IXP membership and capacity

One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.

Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in New Zealand, as shown in PeeringDB as of February 2026.

Domestic network coverage at IXPs in New Zealand

The proportion of 435 active networks in New Zealand that can exchange traffic through IXPs.

85%

of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.

Region

  • Oceania average71%
  • Australia and New Zealand average76%

Locally cached content

84%

of the 1000 most-visited websites in New Zealand can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.

Country profile

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Broadband coverage per 100 inhabitants
37.6
Internet Resilience Score
71 / 100
Market competition
Fair
International connections
Good

Internet Exchange Points in New Zealand

This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse February 2026.

IXP Name Location Physical locations Number of members
Auckland Peering Exchange - APE Auckland 10 28
BGP.Exchange - Auckland Auckland 0 11
EdgeIX - Auckland Auckland 3 44
Megaport MegaIX Auckland Auckland 10 83
New Zealand Internet Exchange, Auckland - AKL-IX (Auckland NZ) Auckland 9 96
New Zealand Internet Exchange, Christchurch - CHC-IX (Christchurch NZ) Christchurch 2 16
Wellington Internet Exchange - WIX-NZ Wellington 4 21
WLG-IX (Wellington NZ) Wellington 2 20