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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 ‘Smart Jacket’ shines a light on the future of bike safety Play
6 September 2016
BMX champion Sarah Walker and comedian Jon Bridges have teamed up with Vodafone to demonstrate the ‘Smart Jacket’ – a mobile technology innovation designed to keep cyclists safer at night.
Vodafone shakes up the youth market with Vodafone Mates Play
4 August 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Young kiwis are some of the most digitally savvy in the world, embracing all the latest gadgets, technology and social media apps to stay connected to their mates.
Mad Mike Whiddett’s “most extreme stunt ever” showcases reliability of 4G network Play
21 July 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Kiwi drift sensation Mad Mike Whiddett has demonstrated the reliability of Vodafone’s 4G network in a high octane experiment at Leadfoot track in Hahei.
Ten inspiring Kiwi entrepreneurs to watch Play
13 July 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Some of the country’s hottest start-ups and established entrepreneurs have made it through an intensive pitch process – selected to join Vodafone’s new global accelerator programme, Vodafone xone.
Vodafone disappointed Commerce Commission declined the proposed merger with SKY Play
8 June 2016
SKY and Vodafone NZ merging to create a leading integrated telecommunications and media group in New Zealand. The Combined Group will have the ability to offer New Zealand’s best entertainment content across all platforms and devices in a rapidly evolving media and telecommunications market.
Rural Kiwis get a broadband boost as final RBI site is switched on Play
3 June 2016
Since 2011, Vodafone has built 154 new rural cell sites around New Zealand in partnership with the Government and Chorus, with this final cell site delivered three months ahead of schedule.
Green energy cell site gives mobile safety boost to Kauaeranga Valley Play
20 April 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Tourists, police and locals are among thousands set to benefit from a newly built, green energy cell site in the Kauaeranga Valley.
Resources
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5 March 2019
This toolkit was produced for Vodafone Foundation by Dr Jane Pillinger, Independent Gender Expert

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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.

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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.

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21 February 2017
A report by Arthur D. Little for Vodafone Group Plc

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18 February 2017
Taxation and our total economic contribution to public finances 2015-16

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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.

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