Stories

Media Stories
Latest News
Vodafone Foundation unveils new tech grants to mark 25th anniversary
25 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - The Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is celebrating 25 years supporting communities with the announcement of its first ever Technology Development Grants during a celebration at MOTAT on Tuesday 25 October.
Vodafone goes in to bat for customers with ‘Always Connected’ broadband promise.
25 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone has promised its home broadband customers who also have one of its latest mobile plans, that from 27 October 2016 they’ll never be without a connection.
Vodafone unveils competitive pricing and commits to three day connection of ‘FibreX’ services in Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch
20 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Following an investment of $22million to future-proof the FibreX network for customers in parts of Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch, Vodafone has today announced pricing plans for the services on its Gigabit network with a commitment to connect customers at eligible addresses within three working days, or they will receive a $100 credit.
Specialised undersea cabling ship ‘Ile de Re’ arrives in Auckland
18 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - The specialised undersea cable ship ‘Ile de Re’ has arrived in Auckland – en route to the middle of the Tasman Sea where it will continue laying the final section of the Tasman Global Access (TGA) undersea cable.
WaterForce selects Vodafone for global SIM and cloud-based data management services
14 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - WaterForce has selected Vodafone to supply its global SIM and cloud-based data management services in a deal that will clear the way for the irrigation company to scale its SCADAfarm innovation overseas.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – $100 Customer Credit
13 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone, in partnership with Samsung, today announced that Note 7 customers will be issued with a $100 credit to compensate them for the stress and inconvenience of having to replace and/or return their device.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – Advice for Vodafone customers
12 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Following recent announcements from Samsung, Vodafone New Zealand advises any customer with a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to back up your data, then stop using the device, turn it off and return it to the nearest Vodafone store.
Vodafone Ninjas add expert edge to customer experience
7 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone is introducing more of its flagship Ninjas to help customers solve their tricky technical questions.
Vodafone announces 1Gbps broadband services
5 October 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Superfast one gigabit per second (1Gbps) fibre broadband services will soon be available to Vodafone customers within reach of the government-backed ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network.
Video Archive
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.
Ten top Kiwi innovators launch smart technology with Vodafone xone Play
6 July 2017
Spend more than a few minutes with the Hectre team, and the jokes fly thick and fast. There are a lot of quips around snapping up the “low hanging” fruit market – but the passion this trio have for smarter orchards worldwide shines through.
Vodafone readies mobile network for ‘Internet of Things’ future Play
3 July 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone will deploy Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) in early 2018 to prepare for an expected surge in IoT applications over the coming years.
Cutting edge stadium technology to launch at  All Blacks Test Play
23 June 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - This Saturday’s Test match between the All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions will be the first chance for fans at the game to get a closer look at the action with the launch of the Stadium Live experience, as part of the new All Blacks app, powered by new sponsor Vodafone.
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.
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.
Resources
TCF-Industry-Report.jpg
5 March 2019
This toolkit was produced for Vodafone Foundation by Dr Jane Pillinger, Independent Gender Expert

Download | application/pdf | File 974 KB
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.

Download | application/pdf | File 104.66 KB
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.

Download | application/pdf | File 4.64 MB
creating-a-gigabit-society_0.jpg
21 February 2017
A report by Arthur D. Little for Vodafone Group Plc

Download | application/pdf | File 4.55 MB
Vodafone-tax-report.jpg
18 February 2017
Taxation and our total economic contribution to public finances 2015-16

Download | application/pdf | File 6.24 MB
Sustainability.jpg
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.

Download | application/pdf | File 3.99 MB

Looking for some other information about Vodafone?

Feel free to get in touch with us

Contact Us

Network Status

Mobile ›
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Low No Connection
Landline & Broadband ›
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Low No Connection

Internet Explorer Not Supported

Please note that we do not support Internet Explorer. For optimal browsing we recommend Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.