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Vodafone Foundation to provide free primary and secondary education to five million children in Africa Play
20 June 2017
On World Refugee Day The Vodafone Foundation has announced it's expanding its education programmes in sub-Saharan Africa to benefit more than five million children who are marginalised and excluded from traditional education.
 Vodafone calls on rural Kiwis to check their coverage
15 June 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Thousands of rural Kiwis are within reach of better broadband and Vodafone is on a mission to end their ‘buffering blues’ at this year’s Fieldays.
Vodafone customers score SKY Sport free for 12 months
9 June 2017
MEDIA RELEASE -Vodafone is offering fans a front row seat to an epic year of sporting action – all from the comfort of their own homes with a special SKY Sport package launching today.
Well-loved Kiwi commentators add familiar flavour to  America’s Cup coverage
8 June 2017
As Emirates Team New Zealand battles to bring back the Cup, the familiar faces and voices of Kiwi yachting commentators Martin Tasker and Peter Lester are providing special behind the scenes coverage on Vodafone’s Facebook page.
Vodafone blocks advertising on hate speech and fake news outlets worldwide
7 June 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone today announced new global rules intended to prevent its advertising from appearing within outlets focused on creating and sharing hate speech and fake news.
Vodafone New Zealand completes transaction deal to acquire 70 per cent stake in Farmside
31 May 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone New Zealand Limited (Vodafone NZ) and TeamTalk Limited (TeamTalk) (NZX: TTK) today announced that they have completed a transaction enabling Vodafone NZ to acquire 70 per cent of the shares in BayCity Communications Limited for $10 million in cash.
Technology start-ups empowering women receive a boost
25 May 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - An Initiative by the Vodafone Institute to accelerate social ventures that utilise technology to empower women worldwide is open for applications.
New Vodafone partnership powers the All Blacks Play
22 May 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Vodafone New Zealand have announced that Vodafone will become an official sponsor of the All Blacks and NZR in a four-year agreement that will create world-class digital experiences for rugby fans inside and outside the stadium.
SAR and Vodafone test ‘Search and Rescue Network’ helicopter innovation Play
13 May 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone and Police Search and Rescue (SAR) have successfully tested a unique network prototype that has the potential to save lives by supporting real life search and rescue operations in future.
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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.
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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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