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17 April 2025
*Updated 11:30am, 19 April: Now power is being restored to cell sites, we are returning to normal services. This means One NZ Satellite TXT will continue to work on eligible phones and plans only - see one.nz/satellite for eligibility.*
11 April 2025
One NZ has been named the “most zombie resilient network” by the US-based Zombie Research Society.
9 April 2025
More Kiwi can stay connected wherever they are in Aotearoa, following the announcement that One New Zealand Prepay customers with an eligible phone can now enjoy nationwide satellite texting at no extra cost as part of a free trial for a limited time, with an RRP of $5 per month after the trial period.
7 April 2025
Across NZ in February, we upgraded or built a total of 16 sites throughout the motu, with 12 of those providing new 5G coverage to areas and a further 4 providing capacity improvement.
5 March 2025
By Summer Collins, Chief AI & Data Director
Using Satellite Text messaging in remote New Zealand.
20 February 2025
Initial service widens eligibility and message delivery is speeding up
Greg Patchell as CEO of DEFEND.
17 February 2025
The appointment will complement the current leadership as cybersecurity business enters its next phase of growth.
George Hilary testing One NZ Satellite Text service.
5 February 2025
One NZ customers with an eligible Pay Monthly plan can now access One NZ’s satellite TXT service on iPhone 14 or later, bringing the benefits of nationwide coverage to even more New Zealanders.
The new Samsung S25 Ultra phone.
31 January 2025
The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+ and S25 are all One NZ Satellite TXT ready with eligible plans* and available for pre-order with One NZ.
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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