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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 24]
Spark broadband gets even more naked
Friday, 19 September 2014, 3:19 pm | Spark
Naked VDSL and ADSL plans available on Spark Network without Ultra Mobile bundle Spark is offering its Ultra Broadband customers more choice and more value from today, with the launch of “standalone” Naked VDSL and ADSL plans, which mean customers ... More >>
Beatrice Faumuina Joins the Spark Foundation Board
Thursday, 18 September 2014, 2:51 pm | Spark NZ
The Spark Foundation has today announced the appointment of New Zealand sporting legend Beatrice Faumuina ONZM to the organisation’s Board of Trustees. More >>
Network update after extremely high traffic loads
Monday, 8 September 2014, 12:36 pm | Spark
Update time again! As far as our network goes, the status is the same from Sunday – we’ve isolated the malicious traffic and our DNS servers are back to normal load. More >>
Qrious announces appointment of Ed Hyde as CEO
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 10:54 am | Spark
Qrious, the smart data business launched by Spark New Zealand in March 2014, has announced the appointment of Ed Hyde as its Chief Executive Officer. More >>
Spark warns customers of fraudulent phone calls
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 3:50 pm | Spark
Spark has become aware that some of its customers have been contacted by fraudsters claiming to be from Spark. The fraudsters are reportedly telling customers that their Spark services are about to be cut off because of security issues and then asking ... More >>
Spark New Zealand selects OTT platform provider, Xstream
Friday, 29 August 2014, 2:35 pm | Spark
Spark New Zealand (formerly Telecom NZ), a New Zealand- wide communications and internet service provider, has selected Xstream’s award winning professional video management platform, Xstream MediaMaker™, for delivery of their new OTT video service, ... More >>
Spark customers offered special deal on Lightbox
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 2:29 pm | Spark
Spark home broadband customers who sign up to the new Internet TV service Lightbox will receive six months at half price1, Spark announced today. The offer is in addition to the 30 days free that all Lightbox customers are entitled to. More >>
Spark brings high speed mobile broadband to rural NZ
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 10:47 am | Spark NZ
Spark New Zealand announced today that it has begun its rollout of 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato, enabling 12 sites with 4G in the region. More >>
All Blacks score not the only figure to soar at Eden Park
Monday, 25 August 2014, 4:53 pm | Spark NZ
New statistics from Spark New Zealand show mobile data use soared during the Bledisloe Cup match on Saturday night. An increase in mobile data usage of 110-percent was seen in comparison with an All Blacks versus South Africa test match that took place ... More >>
SPARK New Zealand FY14 Results
Friday, 22 August 2014, 9:35 am | Spark
GREATER FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS LEADS TO STRONGER MOMENTUM IN SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR AND A MORE CONFIDENT OUTLOOK More >>
Spark Makes Mobile Payment Easy for Business
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 11:38 am | Spark NZ
Spark Business has partnered with local Kiwi company Optimizer to solve one of the most common ‘pain points’ for small business owners - keeping cash flow steady without spending precious hours chasing up payment from customers. More >>
Spark New Zealand launches new crowdfunding initiative
Friday, 8 August 2014, 10:54 am | Spark NZ
Spark New Zealand and the Spark Foundation have today announced the launch of a flagship new crowdfunding initiative that will help further the dreams of New Zealanders aspiring to do great things. More >>
Spark takes New Zealand into digital future
Friday, 8 August 2014, 9:21 am | Spark
The company that for the past 27 years New Zealanders have known as Telecom has today changed its name to Spark New Zealand. Managing Director Simon Moutter says the decision marks the latest and biggest step in the company’s transformation over the past ... More >>
Join The Great Monteith’s Meatpack Hunt
Monday, 3 March 2014, 8:33 pm | Spark
Join The Great Monteith’s Meatpack Hunt Sean Connolly and Monteith’s team up to launch mobile app celebrating beer, cider and food matching It’s not every day you get the opportunity to “hunt” your own meat and in your own backyard, but ... More >>
Gaming to help children on the autistic spectrum
Sunday, 28 September 2008, 2:48 pm | Spark
Entrepreneurs Dr Yvette Ahmad and Fraser Hurrell earn runner-up honours in New Zealand’s premier business creation competition. More >>
SPARK – Entrepreneurship Challenge Lights Up
Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 4:25 pm | Spark
Next week marks the launch of Spark - The University of Auckland Entrepreneurship Challenge for 2008. Spark is an exciting student-lead initiative that aims to help staff and students turn their ideas into viable businesses. With prizes valued at ... More >>
Kiwis grow a 2.3 Kilometre mo
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 11:52 am | Spark
It’s the middle of the Movember month and the tape measure is out; collectively Kiwi men have grown an estimated 2.3 kilometres of moustache. More >>
SPARK 07 – at a parking lot near you!
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 2:27 pm | Spark
This year Spark 07 is extending its walls, and broadening its horizons to embrace the city of Hamilton. With past presentations held only at the Wintec campus, this year Spark 07 is taking to the streets and beyond. More >>
Spark Set To Assist New Entrepreneurs In 2007
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 10:32 am | Spark
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Do you have an idea for a business? Do you want to make a difference in society? Do you want to learn business skills? Do you want to be inspired by those who have made it and learn how? Then you need to continue ... More >>
From ovaries to gum: the best ideas shortlisted
Friday, 30 June 2006, 11:45 am | Spark
Virtual ovaries and energy-boosting chewing gum were among the entrepreneurial ideas named as finalists in the Spark $40K Challenge at the University of Auckland last night. More >>
