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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.
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.
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Vodafone New Zealand Foundation unveils commemorative mural for March 15 Play
31 October 2019
A commemorative art piece following the March 15 terror attacks in Christchurch has been unveiled in Wellington by the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation, in association with the International Muslim Association of New Zealand, Muslim Students Association (VicMuslim) and members of the Kilbirnie mosque community.
Vodafone helps Police spread the word about new 105 number Play
28 May 2019
New Zealand Police technology partner, Vodafone New Zealand has today announced plans to help educate Kiwis about the New Zealand Police non-emergency number, 105.
Introducing Vodafone's "Kiri" Play
26 October 2018
Vodafone today revealed the identity of the newest member of its team, a Digital Assistant. Introducing Kiri. She’s down-to-earth, easy to talk to, warm and empathetic. Kiri is tech savvy and loves to help customers get the most out of their products and services.
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.
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.
Vodafone shines a light on a 5G future Play
18 April 2018
For Vodafone CEO Russell Stanners a recent technology showcase displaying the kind of cutting edge innovation that a 5G world will bring to New Zealand was the perfect opportunity to reveal the hard work that’s already been done.
The woman at the centre of the war on annoying forms Play
28 March 2018
For 1Centre founder and CEO Miriana Lowrie, it was the numbers that did it.
Vodafone shines a light on a 5G future Play
27 March 2018
Media Release - Vodafone has put a spotlight on the kind of cutting edge innovation it expects to see in a ‘Future 5G’ world at a technology showcase in Auckland today.
The Kiwi company with a plan to quake-proof your life Play
26 March 2018
For the team at Tectonus, finding a solution to keep buildings standing strong in the face of an earthquake is a true calling.
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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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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