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Spark New Zealand
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As New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, Spark's purpose is to help all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. Spark provides mobile, broadband and digital services to millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses.
Spark New Zealand - Latest News [Page 1]
Spark Completes 3G Network Shutdown
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 9:56 am | Spark
Shutting down 3G allows Spark to continue investing in its modern 4G and 5G mobile network, supporting faster speeds, improved reliability, and the growing data demands of everyday life. More >>
Four Days To Go Until Spark’s 3G Shutdown – All 3G Phones Won’t Be Able To Call 111 From 31 March
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 10:58 am | Spark
Greg Clark, Chief Customer Officer at Spark says, “We have now sent nearly 4 million notifications to our customers who are still using 3G devices, alerting them of the impending shutdown and what they need to do to stay connected.“ More >>
Spark Acts To Protect Customers By Blocking Phones Unable To Call 111 After Its 3G Shutdown
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 1:12 pm | Spark
Spark’s decision to block these devices was informed by the 3G shutdown in Australia, where devices that were not able to make Triple Zero calls were blocked from all mobile operators’ networks. More >>
3G Voice Usage Down 70%, With 9 Weeks To Go Until Spark’s 3G Network Shuts Down
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 1:02 pm | Spark
Michael Molony, General Manager of Network Evolution at Spark says, “Building a network requires constant futureproofing. It’s been almost 17 years since we first launched our 3G network and now it’s time to say goodbye.” More >>
Spark Retains Top Spot For The Widest Coverage Experience Across Aotearoa
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 12:16 pm | Spark
Renee Mateparae, Spark’s Network and Operations Director, said the recognition underscores Spark’s focus on delivering a world-class network that’s reliable today and ready for the future. More >>
Spark Accelerates Industrial Innovation With Private 5G: Partners With Ericsson To Transform Connectivity Across NZ
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 11:33 am | Spark
Spark will showcase its mobile private 5G demonstration capability at Spark Accelerate this year, highlighting how the technology can transform industrial settings. More >>
Spark And Compax Unveil New MVNO Platform For New Zealand Businesses
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 10:09 am | Spark
As the most reliable network with the widest coverage in New Zealand, as recognised by Opensignal, Spark is the ideal partner for businesses looking to expand into telecom services. More >>
Ready To Bring The Ding? Spark’s Public Triangle Audition Hits A High Note With Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra
Friday, 11 July 2025, 2:18 pm | Spark NZ
Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra will debut on 26 July at Spark Arena. This will mark the first time the team behind SYNTHONY and Come Together has brought rock and metal legends alongside a 29-piece classical orchestra to the stage More >>
Cloud Spend To Hit $9.6B By 2028 – But Just A Third Of NZ Businesses Are Cloud-Ready
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 10:11 am | Spark
The report shows a growing disconnect between strategic importance of cloud and readiness of organisations to use it effectively. While 70% of NZ businesses acknowledge the critical role of cloud in their future growth, only 34% have the necessary infrastructure, More >>
Hundreds Of School Students Receive Laptops Through Spark Partnership With Quadrent’s Green Lease
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 9:20 am | Spark
Through the arrangement with Quadrent’s Green Lease, Spark leases the laptops its employees use. Once the lease has ended, the laptops are then donated to schools, helping to bridge the digital divide for students without access to essential learning More >>
Spark Shakes Up The Data For Dollars Ratio In Aotearoa With New Mobile Plan Line Up
Monday, 4 November 2024, 2:32 pm | Spark
SME and Consumer Director, Greg Clark, says recent figures show average monthly mobile data usage grew by almost 30% in the year to June 20231, and the telco’s research shows that data for dollars is valued above everything else. More >>
Spark Helps Fidelity Life With Data Governance
Monday, 30 September 2024, 10:09 am | Spark
The collaboration, which includes tapping into Spark’s security consulting service and Microsoft Purview tools, will give Fidelity Life greater visibility and control over sensitive data, improving the insurer’s overall resilience and competitiveness. More >>
Spark To Power Transpower’s TransGO Network Refresh
Friday, 20 September 2024, 12:30 pm | Spark NZ
TransGO is a fully converged fibre optic telecommunications network, connecting substations and sites with critical services including protection signalling, SCADA control system architecture and communication technology services. More >>
68% Of New Zealand’s Small And Medium Businesses Have No Plans To Adopt AI
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 11:16 am | Spark
Spark to launch new AI Foundations course, designed to help New Zealand SMEs and business professionals kickstart their AI journey, delivered in partnership with New York’s Section Business School. More >>
Spark Announces New Tech Summit To Bring Global Expertise To New Zealand And Showcase Advanced Digital Technologies
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:22 am | Spark
Spark Accelerate Summit is coming to Auckland this November, featuring technology showcases and an international keynote series More >>
Spark Game Arena Live: The Gaming Festival That Was A Giant Co-op Game Itself
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:17 am | Spark NZ
Auckland hosted the groundbreaking Spark Game Arena Live, blending immersive gaming experiences with esports, culminating in a major Fortnite tournament and featuring innovative interactive elements for attendees. More >>
Technology And Generosity Helping Restore The Mauri Of The Kaipara Moana
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:14 am | Spark New Zealand Trading Limited
Spark IoT and Phathom are enhancing research on sediment and nutrient dispersal in Kaipara Moana, aiding PhD student Anne-Fleur van Leeuwen in environmental restoration efforts. More >>
Spark Completes First Data Session In Model 5G Standalone Network
Monday, 26 August 2024, 10:59 am | Spark New Zealand
Spark New Zealand, together with Ericsson and Red Hat, has successfully completed the deployment of the first network slice of Spark’s 5G Standalone network in a lab environment, with its first data session completed in July. More >>
Spark Announces Departure Of Spark Foundation Lead And Appointment Of First Digital Equity Lead
Monday, 29 July 2024, 10:10 am | Spark
New role to unite Spark investments aimed at closing the digital divide More >>
Spark Business Group Achieves Premier Tier Status Within The AWS Partner Network
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 3:58 pm | Spark
This recognition further validates CCL and Spark Business Group expertise & leadership in cloud transformation & in helping its customers create customised AWS business cases, develop cloud strategies, deliver digital transformation services, & provide ... More >>
