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Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale

Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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Spark New Zealand's charitable arm 'Spark Foundation' is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.
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Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport

Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its support for the Spark Sport smart TV app, in a move that makes it the first brand to do so.
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Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity

Tue, 28th May 2019
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Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.
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Commission warns Spark for misleading in-contract customers

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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The warning follows an investigation into representations Spark made on its website and in emails in August and September 2018.
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Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Mon, 20th May 2019
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Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.
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Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition

Thu, 16th May 2019
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The study found indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.
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Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch

Thu, 16th May 2019
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Chief executives from New Zealand's largest internet providers have jumped on board with the Christchurch Call to Action.
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Red Hat's role in Spark's digital transformation strategy

Wed, 8th May 2019
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Red Hat plays pivotal role in Spark's digital overhaul, helping the NZ telco embrace Agile, boost infrastructure resilience and cut costs with JBoss Fuse.
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Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch

Wed, 1st May 2019
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Spark debuts eSIM in NZ, but only for Pay Monthly Customers with Spark-bought devices. Enjoy untethered connectivity on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G.
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Spark New Zealand announces Grant McBeath as new customer director

Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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Grant McBeath appointed as customer director on Spark Leadership Squad, replacing Jolie Hodson who will become Spark's Chief Executive.
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Spark's Simon Moutter resigns; insider Jolie Hodson to take charge

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Spark New Zealand's managing director, Simon Moutter, will be replaced by Jolie Hodson effective July 1. Moutter has been in the role since 2012.
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Spark to stock Cat's new rugged smartphone

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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The rugged device is designed for people with outdoor lifestyles or rugged professions, where mainstream devices are too easily damaged or destroyed.
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ISPs take top honours at Genesys partner awards

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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NZ's Spark was named the Australia/New Zealand Partner of the Year, while Telstra took the top honour for APAC.
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NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.
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Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings

Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.
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Introducing Spark & Ohmio's first 5G-connected driverless vehicle

Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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Spark and Ohmio unveil New Zealand's first 5G-connected autonomous vehicle, currently being tested in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter.
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Kiwis spending large on phones… for now

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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While New Zealanders are spending per device on smartphones than ever before, sellers should be wary that we will only go so fare.
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2degrees lays down the gauntlet with price promise

Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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2degrees guarantees no broadband price hikes for 2019, setting itself apart from competitors Spark and Vodafone who announce increases.
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Mainfreight uses Spark's IoT Asset Tracking service to locate hazardous goods

Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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Mainfreight leverages Spark's IoT Asset Tracking to seamlessly monitor and locate hazardous goods, boosting efficiency and safety with real-time data.
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Nokia's new phone has so many cameras, guys

Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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The Nokia 9 PureView boasts a world first - a five-camera array system, capturing every shot with all five cameras and 10x the amount of light.