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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 breaks down barriers with innovative service Play
10 August 2017
For Yun-Ho (Andy) Lin, today marks one of his proudest moments in his Vodafone career.
Stadium Live App brings Vodafone Warriors fans closer to the action than ever before Play
27 July 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone Warriors fans can now get closer to the team than ever before, thanks to the launch of the new Vodafone Stadium Live App for the Vodafone Warriors.
The digital technology injecting fresh life into the healthcare system Play
13 July 2017
Vensa Health Founder and Chief Executive Ahmad Jubbawey’s passion for innovation is fuelled by some fairly sobering health statistics.
Vodafone xone opens the door to the next leap forward in AI and IoT Play
13 July 2017
Parkable Director Toby Littin understands the horror of trying to find a decent park in New Zealand’s major cities. It is, pun acknowledged, what drives him.
The Kiwi innovation exploding in vineyards around the globe Play
13 July 2017
Wine Grenade CEO and Co-Founder Hamish Elmslie isn’t afraid to go against the grain when it comes to wine production.
How IoT will change New Zealand, according to Vodafone's Head of Sales, Internet of Things, Tony Guerion Play
7 July 2017
IoT (Internet of Things) technology that’s used in Formula One racing has the power to transform farming in New Zealand, says Tony Guerion, Global Head of Sales at IoT Vodafone Group Enterprise.
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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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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