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Vodafone New Zealand delighted to move forward after overwhelming TeamTalk shareholder endorsement
12 April 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone New Zealand Limited (Vodafone NZ) and TeamTalk Limited (TeamTalk) (NZX: TTK) have today cleared a major hurdle, for Vodafone NZ’s proposal to acquire 70 per cent of the shares in BayCity Communications Limited for $10 million in cash.
8 Reasons why Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is the smartphone to watch
12 April 2017
Freelance technology writer Pat Pilcher reckons there are 8 reasons why Samsung's new Galaxy S8/S8+ will get snaffled up by discerning smartphone buyers.
Opening up the conversations that matter most online
10 April 2017
Mental health and its impact on Kiwis has been in the spotlight recently, with support for high profile calls for people to talk openly, and without stigma, about how they’re really feeling.
High tech ambitions - from the Far North to Silicon Valley
5 April 2017
As the tech world brings ever more exciting innovations, a bold new project aims to put rural and isolated young people in the Far North at the cutting edge.
Enhancing broadband and mobile services for rural communities Play
4 April 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees today announced a joint proposal to improve rural broadband and mobile infrastructure. The three telecommunications providers have made a submission to the Government for the delivery of high speed broadband and mobile infrastructure using the Rural Broadband Initiative Extension (RBI2) and Mobile Black Spot Fund.
TGA cable goes live
30 March 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Spark, Vodafone and Telstra have today announced the Tasman Global Access (TGA) cable is officially in service and ready to carry vast quantities of Internet traffic between New Zealand and the world.
How to shoot stunning photos with your phone
30 March 2017
Freelance technology writer Pat Pilcher's how-to guide to shooting stunning photos with your phone.
Vodafone New Zealand to acquire 70 per cent stake in TeamTalk’s Farmside for $10 million in cash
24 March 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone New Zealand Limited (Vodafone NZ) and TeamTalk Limited (TeamTalk) (NZX: TTK) have reached an agreement that would see Vodafone NZ acquire 70 per cent of the shares in BayCity Communications Limited for $10 million in cash. BayCity Communications and its wholly owned subsidiaries (trading as Farmside) own and operate TeamTalk’s rural broadband and satellite business.
Vodafone’s 4G network now covers 94 per cent of Kiwis
16 March 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone has today announced 94 per cent of New Zealand’s population is now within reach of its super-fast 4G mobile network.
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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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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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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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