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New Zealand Government endorses Vodafone as an official supplier of telecommunications services
11 November 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone has won a significant endorsement from the New Zealand Government, now named an official supplier in telecommunications services.
Vodafone’s $22million network upgrade paves the way for Wellington and Christchurch
9 November 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Today Vodafone announced Christchurch and Wellington are set to receive gigabit speeds at accessible prices as a result of a world-leading technology upgrade to Vodafone’s ultra-fast broadband network; in partnership with Huawei.
Not going to the Vodafone NZ Music Awards? Get the inside scoop through Vodafone Fantastic Fridays and Snapchat
27 October 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - With a crowd capacity of 8500, tickets to the Vodafone NZ Music Awards are always in hot demand. But this year, thousands more will get to experience the event and join in remotely through social media.
The fastest just got faster
20 October 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone New Zealand rolls-out innovative network technology
New online study shows widespread effects of cyberbullying among Kiwi teens
15 October 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Recent research shows that more New Zealand teens experience cyberbullying than those surveyed by Vodafone in 10 other countries worldwide. Nearly one in three (30%) Kiwi teens surveyed have experienced cyberbullying, compared to the global average of 18%.
Vodafone welcomes new targets for rural broadband
6 October 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone congratulates the Government with today’s announcement of new connectivity targets for rural broadband. Rural New Zealand is the powerhouse of New Zealand’s economy where access to high-speed broadband and mobile has become a critical tool on the farm and in the home. The peak broadband speed target of at least 50Mbps announced today is one which we are confident of delivering.
Vodafone demonstrates emergency network options in live civil defence simulation
14 September 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone has this week demonstrated its portfolio of emergency network options for remote, zero-coverage areas, as part of a live civil defence simulation for customers and the emergency services - highlighting Vodafone’s commitment to investing in coverage solutions that cater to New Zealand’s diverse terrains.
Vodafone CEO Celebrates Success at 2015 Diversity Awards
28 August 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone was proud to take home the Walk the Talk award at the Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Trust Diversity Awards held in Auckland this week, acknowledging the inspirational leadership and commitment to workplace diversity of its CEO, Russell Stanners.
Vodafone completes nationwide $14 million 4G upgrade programme - launches new network guarantee for customers
14 August 2015
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone’s $14 million investment delivers on its promise to extend the benefits of 4G to more of New Zealand by bringing superfast network speeds to Kiwis living in New Zealand’s provincial areas – in some cases for the first time. The programme has seen 4G coverage across the country increase to over 85% from approximately 74% in February this year.
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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.
Pullen family enjoy speed boost after FibreX upgrade Play
20 February 2017
In November last year Vodafone launched FibreX – the long anticipated technology upgrade to its cable-fibre network in Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch.
Welcome to your new life says Vodafone sponsored futurist Play
9 February 2017
World renowned futurist Thomas Frey, (video above), has a way of making the most startling of glimpses into your near future seem rosy hued, even when he’s talking about your entire way of life changing.
An Instant Network in time of need Play
9 February 2017
When disaster strikes, there’s a special kind of person who races in when everyone else is trying to get away from the danger.
Helpful Resources
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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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