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Vodafone acquires WorldxChange to bring enhanced benefits to customers
10 June 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone has today announced the acquisition of WorldxChange, a New Zealand based telecommunications business
Vodafone puts improved productivity into the hands of Kiwi farmers
8 June 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone is accelerating its support of agribusiness in New Zealand, harnessing partnerships with leading Kiwi-based innovators to help farmers navigate increasing pressures on profitability and productivity in the sector.
Bigger, faster Rural Broadband hits New Zealand
8 June 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone has today introduced new bigger, faster broadband plans for digitally-connected kiwis living in rural New Zealand. The news comes as Vodafone confirms further investment into its rural network, with 20 additional communities set to receive 4G coverage in the next 12 months.
Vodafone calls on passionate Kiwis to make a ‘World of Difference’ with youth
8 June 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - The Vodafone New Zealand Foundation has begun the search for passionate Kiwis who are focused on helping youth reach their potential – and will support six people to do just that. Successful applicants will be provided mentoring and a salary for a year, giving winners the chance to make a ‘world of difference’ to a cause dear to their hearts.
Vodafone unveils the best 4G smartphone in New Zealand for under $150
2 June 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Today Vodafone has made 4G a reality for even more New Zealanders - launching the Vodafone Smart prime – the best 4G smartphone in New Zealand for under $150.
Kiwi locals given a chance to star in New Zealand’s first crowdsourced weather report
2 June 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Kiwis are well known for discussing the weather, and from today, Vodafone is giving New Zealanders the chance to share and star in their own weather reports nationwide.
Vodafone introduces Piggy-Sue to show great things happen when we’re connected
22 May 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Piggy-Sue - an unexpected but endearing piglet - features as the new star in Vodafone’s latest brand campaign unveiled on Sunday night. Vodafone’s new campaign demonstrates the strength and breadth of its network with a quintessential Kiwi twist.
Vodafone achieves New Zealand’s first MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 certification success
14 May 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone New Zealand’s wholesale division today announced the achievement of Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) CE 2.0 E-Access certification. Vodafone is the first and currently only MEF Carrier Ethernet (CE) 2.0 certified service provider in New Zealand.
Vodafone provides support for Nepal
28 April 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone will credit its New Zealand customers’ calls and TXTs to Nepal following the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Saturday.
Video Archive
Moonshine Valley Play
7 November 2016
Watch the story of how Vodafone eco-site innovation brought wireless broadband to the entire rural community of Moonshine Valley for the first time.
#PhoneByDrone: Vodafone delivers its first iPhone 7 by drone Play
16 September 2016
This morning Vodafone made one of its first iPhone 7 customer deliveries by drone - the first iPhone delivery of its kind anywhere in the world.
Vodafone ‘Smart Jacket’ shines a light on the future of bike safety Play
6 September 2016
BMX champion Sarah Walker and comedian Jon Bridges have teamed up with Vodafone to demonstrate the ‘Smart Jacket’ – a mobile technology innovation designed to keep cyclists safer at night.
Vodafone shakes up the youth market with Vodafone Mates Play
4 August 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Young kiwis are some of the most digitally savvy in the world, embracing all the latest gadgets, technology and social media apps to stay connected to their mates.
Mad Mike Whiddett’s “most extreme stunt ever” showcases reliability of 4G network Play
21 July 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Kiwi drift sensation Mad Mike Whiddett has demonstrated the reliability of Vodafone’s 4G network in a high octane experiment at Leadfoot track in Hahei.
Ten inspiring Kiwi entrepreneurs to watch Play
13 July 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Some of the country’s hottest start-ups and established entrepreneurs have made it through an intensive pitch process – selected to join Vodafone’s new global accelerator programme, Vodafone xone.
Vodafone disappointed Commerce Commission declined the proposed merger with SKY Play
8 June 2016
SKY and Vodafone NZ merging to create a leading integrated telecommunications and media group in New Zealand. The Combined Group will have the ability to offer New Zealand’s best entertainment content across all platforms and devices in a rapidly evolving media and telecommunications market.
Rural Kiwis get a broadband boost as final RBI site is switched on Play
3 June 2016
Since 2011, Vodafone has built 154 new rural cell sites around New Zealand in partnership with the Government and Chorus, with this final cell site delivered three months ahead of schedule.
Green energy cell site gives mobile safety boost to Kauaeranga Valley Play
20 April 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Tourists, police and locals are among thousands set to benefit from a newly built, green energy cell site in the Kauaeranga Valley.
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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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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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.

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