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Opito Bay takes out top spot, again, for most connected holiday hotspot
17 January 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Opito Bay has topped Vodafone’s list of the most connected holiday hotspot in New Zealand for the second year running, according to data that’s just been released.
A simple guide to finding broadband happiness
9 January 2017
Whichever way you choose to live – knowing what type of broadband is right for you can be confusing.
Vodafone reaches 4G roaming milestone: 102 destinations and counting
21 December 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - As more Kiwis head away this Christmas, Vodafone is keeping them confidently connected to those back home and while overseas, in even more places thanks to four new 4G roaming destinations going live.
Northern Region DHBs sign significant mobile deal with Vodafone
9 December 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - healthAlliance, on behalf of the four Northern Region DHBs, has signed one of the biggest mobile deals in New Zealand.
MIT and Vodafone team up to offer young job seekers an edge
29 November 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) today announced plans to enable Contact Centre students to get much needed hands-on work experience.
More opportunities for youth supported by Vodafone Foundation
24 November 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - The Vodafone Foundation has announced five recipients in its World of Difference awards, working to bring change to areas as diverse as homelessness, bullying and youth employment opportunities.
Kiwis rally in support of Vodafone boost for earthquake affected communities
18 November 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone is thrilled with the way Kiwis have swung in behind a text fundraising campaign to support the Red Cross appeal for communities in Kaikoura and Blenheim areas struggling after Monday’s devastating 7.8 earthquake.
Telecommunications services restored in Kaikoura
17 November 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Work to restore telecommunications services in Kaikoura has been successful with broadband and IP voice services returning at 11pm last night. This followed Vodafone, Spark and Chorus collaborating to re-route traffic to Wellington and Christchurch through provisioned capacity on Vodafone’s Aqualink cable.
Worst-affected quake communities to benefit from Vodafone funding boost
16 November 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone has today contributed a significant donation to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal to help communities in Kaikoura and Blenheim left struggling after Monday’s devastating 7.5 earthquake.
Video Archive
The Kiwi social sports app taking on the world Play
8 May 2017
Hookdshot Founder and former Football Fern Rebecca Sowden is on the verge of a success that’s just as sweet as any of the goals scored representing New Zealand at an international level.
Vodafone supports Mini Robot Rumble Play
4 May 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - New Zealand’s first Mini Robot Rumble is set to bring robotics to life in smashing fashion for a new generation of Kiwi kids, in the country’s first such competition.
Taking commentating from the couch to the world Play
28 April 2017
It’s not often the top brass from a company that’s in talks with the NBA rocks up to meetings on a bicycle, but then Spalk’s Ben Reynolds is a big fan of doing things differently.
Shining a light on clever roads that save lives Play
19 April 2017
When Solar Bright’s Pat Martin has a great idea, he isn’t prepared to let anything get in his way.
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.
Vodafone launches world’s largest recruitment programme for women on career breaks Play
8 March 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone today announced a major initiative designed to increase opportunities for women in the workplace.
Vodafone marks 10 years of improving lives with M-Pesa Play
22 February 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - As Vodafone marks the 10th anniversary of the world's leading mobile money service, M-Pesa, it was revealed that a record 614 million M-Pesa transactions were processed during December 2016.
Switch on date nears for Trans-Tasman Global Access (TGA) Play
20 February 2017
Telecommunications companies Spark, Vodafone and Telstra have jointly invested USD $70 million to build the undersea Tasman Global Access (TGA) cable, connecting New Zealand to Australia.
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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