Stories

Media Stories
Latest News
Kiwis’ data use reveals connected Christmas cheer
27 December 2017
Media Release - Kiwis have once again put their mobile devices through their paces this festive season, notching up another record for data usage across Vodafone’s networks.
Vodafone Foundation opens the doors on a digital future
21 December 2017
Media release - The Vodafone Foundation’s newest funding innovation to help communities access an exciting digital future is already paying dividends.
Vodafone lends a hands up for the festive season
20 December 2017
Vodafone teams have been putting their Hands Up this month to support local community organisations across the country.
Vodafone supports new Evidence Based Policing Centre Play
15 December 2017
Vodafone New Zealand’s CEO Russell Stanners was on the frontline in Wellington this week as the new Evidence Based Policing Centre was opened by Police Minister Stuart Nash.
Vodafone keeps Kiwis connected this Christmas
11 December 2017
With summer holidays approaching many are preparing to relax and switch off – but for most Kiwis that doesn’t mean leaving their gadgets at home.
Stopping Disease Outbreak with a Smartphone Camera and an App
8 December 2017
Health experts around the world continuously worry about the next disease outbreak and where it’s going to start.
New Zealanders highlight te reo Māori names to be updated on Google Maps Play
1 December 2017
Vodafone is honoured to have received special recognition at this year's Māori Language Awards run by the Māori Language Commission.
25 Years Since World's First Text Message
1 December 2017
In 1992, Neil Papworth, a 22-year-old software programmer working for Vodafone, sent the first ever text message from a computer to his colleague Richard Jarvis in the UK.
Innovative Kiwi tech start-up with global goals
30 November 2017
In the past six months Vodafone xone innovator Thematic, has gone from a small Kiwi start-up to a million dollar business with well known clients - and it's growing fast.
Video Archive
Vodafone supports Mini Robot Rumble Play
4 May 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - New Zealand’s first Mini Robot Rumble is set to bring robotics to life in smashing fashion for a new generation of Kiwi kids, in the country’s first such competition.
Taking commentating from the couch to the world Play
28 April 2017
It’s not often the top brass from a company that’s in talks with the NBA rocks up to meetings on a bicycle, but then Spalk’s Ben Reynolds is a big fan of doing things differently.
Shining a light on clever roads that save lives Play
19 April 2017
When Solar Bright’s Pat Martin has a great idea, he isn’t prepared to let anything get in his way.
Enhancing broadband and mobile services for rural communities Play
4 April 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees today announced a joint proposal to improve rural broadband and mobile infrastructure. The three telecommunications providers have made a submission to the Government for the delivery of high speed broadband and mobile infrastructure using the Rural Broadband Initiative Extension (RBI2) and Mobile Black Spot Fund.
Vodafone launches world’s largest recruitment programme for women on career breaks Play
8 March 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone today announced a major initiative designed to increase opportunities for women in the workplace.
Vodafone marks 10 years of improving lives with M-Pesa Play
22 February 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - As Vodafone marks the 10th anniversary of the world's leading mobile money service, M-Pesa, it was revealed that a record 614 million M-Pesa transactions were processed during December 2016.
Switch on date nears for Trans-Tasman Global Access (TGA) Play
20 February 2017
Telecommunications companies Spark, Vodafone and Telstra have jointly invested USD $70 million to build the undersea Tasman Global Access (TGA) cable, connecting New Zealand to Australia.
Pullen family enjoy speed boost after FibreX upgrade Play
20 February 2017
In November last year Vodafone launched FibreX – the long anticipated technology upgrade to its cable-fibre network in Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch.
Welcome to your new life says Vodafone sponsored futurist Play
9 February 2017
World renowned futurist Thomas Frey, (video above), has a way of making the most startling of glimpses into your near future seem rosy hued, even when he’s talking about your entire way of life changing.
Resources
TCF-Industry-Report.jpg
5 March 2019
This toolkit was produced for Vodafone Foundation by Dr Jane Pillinger, Independent Gender Expert

Download | application/pdf | File 974 KB
Network5.jpg
6 October 2017
On behalf of Vodafone, Futerra invited a group of leading futurists to reflect on what could go right, rather than what might go wrong.

Download | application/pdf | File 104.66 KB
TCF-Industry-Report.jpg
18 March 2017
Telecommunications services have become a key staple of modern life. As consumers, we expect fast, ubiquitous access to networks that allows us to get on with our digitally-connected lives.

Download | application/pdf | File 4.64 MB
creating-a-gigabit-society_0.jpg
21 February 2017
A report by Arthur D. Little for Vodafone Group Plc

Download | application/pdf | File 4.55 MB
Vodafone-tax-report.jpg
18 February 2017
Taxation and our total economic contribution to public finances 2015-16

Download | application/pdf | File 6.24 MB
Sustainability.jpg
19 January 2016
The saying 'waste not want not' has never felt more meaningful. In today's world, it's more important than ever to consider the impact we have on the environment.

Download | application/pdf | File 3.99 MB

Looking for some other information about Vodafone?

Feel free to get in touch with us

Contact Us

Network Status

Mobile ›
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Low No Connection
Landline & Broadband ›
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Low No Connection

Internet Explorer Not Supported

Please note that we do not support Internet Explorer. For optimal browsing we recommend Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.