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Harvest uses Vodafone IoT network to deliver smart farming solutions
25 May 2018
At this year’s Field Days, remote monitoring company, Harvest, is launching the country’s first remote electric fence monitor and a stand-alone remote water tank monitor.
The Road to Rainbow Tick
18 May 2018
When it comes to receiving the official Rainbow Tick certification, Vodafone's Rainbow Whānau – a staff led LGBTQI+ committee is extremely proud, but also adamant that it's just the start.
DreamLab users help accelerate cancer research Play
17 May 2018
Media Release - Thousands of Kiwis have taken up the opportunity to say goodnight to cancer through the Vodafone Foundation DreamLab app.
Vodafone buys remaining 30% stake in Farmside for $3 million
16 May 2018
Media release - TeamTalk Limited (NZX: TTK), the publicly listed telecommunications services provider today announced that it has reached an agreement with Vodafone NZ to sell its remaining 30% stake in BayCity Communications Limited, trading as Farmside, for $3.0 million.
DreamLab users help accelerate cancer research Play
9 May 2018
Media Release - With one in three Kiwis affected by cancer in their lifetime, Vodafone and the Vodafone Foundation have teamed up to launch an innovative app which harnesses the processing power of your smartphone to speed up cancer research.
New App supported by Vodafone gives teens the tools to combat cyberbullying
4 May 2018
Teen-led charity Sticks ‘n Stones (SNS) proudly supported by the Vodafone Foundation, has developed a free web app to help young people dealing with online negativity and harm.
Vodafone welcomes changes to Telecommunications Amendment Bill
4 May 2018
Media Release - Vodafone commends the Select Committee for recommending changes to the draft legislation that will ensure Kiwis continue to benefit from a competitive, innovative and sustainable telecommunications market.
Vodafone Broadband now with TV like never before
3 May 2018
Media Release - From today Vodafone Broadband customers will see Vodafone TV included on eligible Ultimate Home plans, providing the perfect marriage of broadband and television like never before.
Vodafone and ESL announce international esports partnership
27 April 2018
Media release - Vodafone New Zealand is excited to announce that Vodafone globally has become a Premium Partner of ESL, the world’s largest esports company, and will sponsor ESL’s flagship event series: Intel® Extreme Masters, ESL One and ESL Pro League.
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.
Helpful Resources
TCF-Industry-Report.jpg
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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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.

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