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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 18]
Spark to stop sales of Samsung Galaxy Note7
Sunday, 4 September 2016, 5:47 pm | Spark
Spark to stop sales of Samsung Galaxy Note7 Spark has announced that, following Samsung's global notice of a recall, it will stop selling the Samsung Galaxy Note7 until further notice. The announcement follows recently reported battery incidents of the Galaxy ... More >>
Spark responds to growing demand for data
Monday, 29 August 2016, 12:41 pm | Spark NZ
Spark has announced today that the majority of its home and many of its business broadband customers will receive up to 50% more data on their plans. More >>
Spark to credit costs of calls and texts to Italy
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 12:18 pm | Spark NZ
Spark announced today it will credit its customers for the cost of landline and mobile calls and texts to Italy following the devastating earthquakes on Wednesday morning local time. More >>
Spark celebrates 100th Rural Broadband Initiative cell site
Monday, 22 August 2016, 12:11 pm | Spark NZ
Today Spark has switched on its 100th Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) cell site, expanding 3G and 4G mobile coverage to the Reikorangi area. More >>
Spark announces gigabit fibre testing in Christchurch
Friday, 19 August 2016, 10:58 am | Spark NZ
Spark has announced today that it has started testing high speed gigabit connections over the Enable Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) fibre network in Christchurch, meaning more people will be able to upgrade their speeds significantly. More >>
Spark New Zealand announces financial results for FY16
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 9:11 am | Spark NZ
Spark New Zealand said today the financial results for the year ended 30 June 2016 demonstrate the company is performing well in the market as it continues its digital transformation. More >>
Spark New Zealand announces new CEO for Spark Ventures
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 3:35 pm | Spark NZ
Spark New Zealand announced today the appointment of Ed Hyde as the new CEO for Spark Ventures and a member of the Spark Leadership Team. More >>
Spark New Zealand formally opposes Sky TV / Vodafone merger
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 10:19 am | Spark NZ
Spark New Zealand said today it has made a submission to the Commerce Commission, New Zealand’s competition regulator, formally opposing the proposed merger between Sky Network Television Ltd (“Sky”) and Vodafone New Zealand (“Vodafone”). More >>
‘Spark Pay’ raises prospects for front-line roles
Monday, 15 August 2016, 11:42 am | Spark NZ
‘Spark Pay’ raises prospects for front-line roles Spark has made a commitment to a higher wage economy by introducing a benchmark that ensures all staff are paid a fair, competitive salary above minimum pay levels. The company’s new ‘Spark ... More >>
Spark New Zealand appoints David Chalmers as CFO
Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 8:50 am | Spark NZ
Spark New Zealand announce today the appointment of David Chalmers as its new Chief Financial Officer. He will be a member of the Spark Leadership Team, reporting to Managing Director Simon Moutter. More >>
Spark Digital technology drives SkyBus into Auckland
Tuesday, 19 July 2016, 10:15 am | Spark NZ
SkyBus director Michael Sewards says Spark Digital's technology and innovation are some of the key reasons behind his company's decision to invest in New Zealand. More >>
Spark offers “2GB GO” data boost as NZ catches gaming fever
Friday, 15 July 2016, 11:04 am | Spark NZ
Spark has today launched a new “2GB GO” data pack for just $10. The pack, which is double the data and half the price of the extremely popular 1GB extra, is only available to buy during the school holidays and gives Spark customers an extra 2GB ... More >>
Spark Lab to explore a future of robots and more
Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 10:23 am | Spark
Today’s newest technology, and that of the future, will be the subject of Spark Lab’s ‘Tools and Tech Month’ throughout July, as industry leaders gather to discuss the implications and opportunities for New Zealand businesses in today’s ... More >>
NZ ISP Bigpipe releases app with unique new feature
Monday, 4 July 2016, 12:40 pm | Spark NZ
New Zealand ISP Bigpipe has created an app that gives users a never-before-seen level of control over their internet connections More >>
Spark New Zealand clinches No.1 in mobile market
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 9:26 am | Spark
Spark New Zealand is now the country’s number one mobile company in terms of revenue earned from customers, as more Kiwis choose to join the Spark mobile network. More >>
Spark ready to compete with merged SKY TV and Vodafone NZ
Thursday, 9 June 2016, 10:52 am | Spark NZ
“The announcement today of a proposed merger between Sky TV and Vodafone NZ is significant industry news, but it doesn’t change Spark’s business focus or our ambition to help New Zealanders make the most of the power of technology to unleash ... More >>
Kiwi Farmers plough through the most 4G data
Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 10:02 am | Spark
Spark has found that farmers and the rural sector are consistently the highest users of 4G data across all of New Zealand. More >>
Spark’s 4G mobile and Wireless Broadband coverage takes over
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 4:36 pm | Spark
Residents and visitors to the southernmost parts of New Zealand can now do more things with their mobile devices, as Spark has rolled out 4G across existing cell sites in the Southland region. Spark has recently upgraded 26 cell sites to 4G, with Ohai ... More >>
Spark opens pre-order for Huawei P9
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 10:57 am | Spark
Spark announced today that the new Huawei P9 is now available for pre-order online at http://www.spark.co.nz/p9 .. The first 50 customers who pre-order on a $59.99 open plan or above, interest free and no deposit, will receive a Huawei Classic Smart ... More >>
Better access to fast data services for Lake Okareka locals
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 10:32 am | Spark
Lake Okareka and Tarawera residents and visitors to the area will soon be able to do even more with their mobile phones, as Spark switches on its service on the Government’s new Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) cell tower. More >>
