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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.
Journalist Pat Pilcher reviews Vodafone TV
21 November 2017
OPINION PIECE - Not so long ago, we made do with a mere two TV channels. Nowadays, the number is a boggling 60+ channels. Then there's also Online video streaming services such as Netflix.
Vodafone’s reminder to set up free service before emails close
20 November 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone New Zealand is today reminding customers to set up a free auto-forwarding service for their old Vodafone email accounts, before they close in two weeks’ time on 30 November.
Vodafone finds cure for FORO:  Fear of Running Out
16 November 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone today announced the launch of Vodafone Pass, a New Zealand-first innovation offering the best value, endless* mobile data for Music, Social, Chat or Video on Kiwis’ favourite apps.
Vodafone’s Fantastic Fridays brings multi- screen innovation to this years’ VNZMAs
14 November 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone’s Fantastic Fridays rewards program is bringing extra content including artist encores to complement the broadcast at this year’s Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Vodafone honoured by inclusion in Equal Pay Awards
9 November 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone is honoured to have been nominated in tonight’s 2017 YWCA Equal Pay Awards held in Auckland, after implementing initiatives to address equal pay in New Zealand.
Internet of Things (IoT) crucial for digital transformation
8 November 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Businesses need to look at the implications of digital transformation in order to survive, Vodafone Enterprise Director Ken Tunnicliffe says.
3,000 soldiers, 13 NGOs and the Vodafone Instant Network
7 November 2017
The Vodafone Foundation’s Instant Network team has returned from a rare opportunity to participate in an exhausting but fulfilling New Zealand Defence Force military exercise. Team Leader, Lise Mackie, shares her experience.
Video Archive
Vodafone's massive life hack for young Kiwis Play
21 March 2018
At the end of the week-long Vodafone Hackathon there’s a palpable energy in the air.
Vodafone launches world's largest future jobs programme Play
21 March 2018
Media release - Vodafone has launched a ground-breaking international future jobs programme in 18 countries including New Zealand, to provide career guidance and access to training in the digital economy.
The innovative company bringing sharing to the cut-throat world of parking Play
15 March 2018
Media release - Today Vodafone is ushering in the next leap forward in AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things), with applications open for the successful accelerator programme, Vodafone xone.
Reflecting with Pride Play
12 March 2018
Opinion piece - Sam Sutherland is Vodafone's Social Media Advisor, and gives us his behind the scenes take on Vodafone's first Pride parade march.
Vodafone’s innovative approach to boost women in technology Play
6 March 2018
Media release - Vodafone is today launching a three pronged strategy to address worryingly low levels of representation of women in New Zealand technology companies.
Why Vodafone wants you to give a hoot about our fine feathered friend Play
1 March 2018
For Vodafone Enterprise Director Ken Tunnicliffe supporting an innovative fundraising event for Child Cancer Foundation was an easy decision.
Vodafone reveals New Zealand's most connected Hotspots Play
18 January 2018
Media Release - Opito Bay has been named the most connected holiday hotspot in New Zealand, according to data that’s just been released by Vodafone.
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.
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.
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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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.

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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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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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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.

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