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One New Zealand says old phones unlock NZD $10.6 million

Customers could offset the cost of a new handset by recycling older devices, with One New Zealand unlocking more than NZD $10.6 million in value this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Financing

Kiwi are shopping for smartphones the wrong way

Rising handset prices are pushing buyers to factor in trade-ins, bills and financing, not just the sticker price, when upgrading.

By Sam Bruce • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

How One NZ cut provisioning time from 10 days to 10 minutes using AI

Customers now get new mobile services activated in under ten minutes, after One NZ used AI to replace a 10-day process.

By Cy Wright • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

There is no simple guide to AI transformation, just adaptable leaders

AI projects stall without trust, process changes and staff buy-in, and the firms that adapt fastest are likely to gain the edge.

By Natalie Burrows • 4 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

Wellington stadium says it can't afford $42m maintenance bill for the next decade

Falling corporate suites and memberships are leaving Wellington's regional stadium unable to fund a GBP £42 million maintenance programme itself.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • Last month

Architecture

Brian Hayes wins top Building People award in Auckland

More than 600 guests saw the One New Zealand Stadium lead scoop the top prize, after being delivered on time and below budget.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Gaming

Netsafe launches nationwide online safety programme

A third of young New Zealanders have sought personal advice from AI, highlighting a trust gap that Netsafe hopes to tackle with its new programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Unified Communications

One New Zealand names CFO, CTO in executive succession

The telecoms group has filled three senior roles from within as Jason Paris prepares to depart after nearly eight years in charge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Data Protection

New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact

A growing share of consumers want businesses to prove AI is powered responsibly, with younger New Zealanders most worried about its environmental costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

Beyond automation: Why AI is forcing us to rethink how work gets done

Businesses that treat AI as a mere efficiency tool risk missing bigger gains from redesigning workflows, according to One NZ's Chief Executive Officer.

By Neeharika Chowdhary • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

One NZ wins TM Forum award for AI telecoms project

New Zealand telecoms could gain a software-led revenue stream after One NZ's AI project was named among TM Forum's top Catalyst awards.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026

Unified Communications

One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions

Verified climate targets have pushed One NZ to cut its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions 82% from a 2024 baseline by FY2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026

Agricultural Technology

Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy

Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026

Broadband

One New Zealand names Nick Judd as Chief Executive

The telecoms group is turning to an internal finance chief to keep strategy on track as Jason Paris steps down after nearly eight years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Customer Relationship Management

One New Zealand expands Rimini Street Oracle support

Support for core Oracle and billing systems is freeing One New Zealand to shift staff and budget towards AI work without major upgrades.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

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Mobile Virtual Network Operator

Boost Mobile launches prepaid service in New Zealand

Households facing tighter budgets may soon get a new prepaid option, as Boost Mobile New Zealand enters the market on the One NZ network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

One NZ reshapes executive team ahead of Judd's rise

Leadership continuity will be tested as One NZ promotes two insiders and hires Sonia Fernandes before Nick Judd takes over as Chief Executive Officer.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026