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More rural connectivity opens the gate to smarter and safer farms
14 June 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone is providing a launching pad for rural entrepreneurs to showcase their ‘smart farm’ innovations at this year’s Fieldays from 15 to 18 June, 2016
Unearthing innovation and technology with Vodafone Rural Connect
8 June 2016
When Bill and Bev Ensor first bought their Waikato company in the late 1950s, the prospect of doing business in cyberspace was as good as having your head up in the clouds.
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.
Our mobile network named ‘Best in Test’.
27 May 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone’s mobile network has been named ‘Best in Test’ by the international leader in mobile performance testing, P3 Communications.
A Loyalty Scheme That's Worth The Loyalty
10 May 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - After years of faithful card swiping and complex point collecting – loyalty scheme fatigue is now on the cards for many New Zealand consumers.
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.
Boxing Academy goes another round for Wellington youth with extra $300K funding
20 April 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - The Naenae Boxing Academy is poised to reach more youth-in-need with an additional $300,000 in funding from the Vodafone Foundation.
$220K funding injection for youth not fitting mainstream education
20 April 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - Two University of Auckland academics are set to launch an innovative mentoring programme for vulnerable youth, thanks to a $220,000 grant from the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation’s Extension Partnership Programme.
Video Archive
Brave new world of 5G and communication devices Play
9 February 2017
So much has been made about the future of the internet, and world renowned futurist Thomas Frey believes 5G may not be that far away.
Keep your eye on sensors Play
9 February 2017
World renowned futurist Thomas Frey believes one of the key technical innovations we should now pay more attention to is sensors.
Behind the scenes: TGA Play
30 January 2017
The yellow cab of the digger slowly disappears behind a mound of sand as the cable is buried deep below the surface.
Young people find a voice through creative arts programme Play
25 January 2017
For Kiwi musician Marcus Powell, his teenage years at Massey High school were a confusing time, and he struggled with expressing himself.
Vodafone Foundation fuels champion change Play
25 January 2017
There are some relationships that transcend the typical corporate responsibility programmes, and become almost like family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J9SNPAo6SQ Play
8 November 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - With My Flex Prepay, Vodafone gives Kiwis flexibility to adjust the amount of data, minutes and TXT to suit their lifestyle
Helpful 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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