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New 'future director' for Spark board
Marketing Technologies

New 'future director' for Spark board

Ana Wight joins Spark as a future director under its programme, bringing 12 years of experience from Vend, McKinsey, and Microsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
Spark puts heartland NZ at forefront of 5G rollout
Unified Communications

Spark puts heartland NZ at forefront of 5G rollout

Spark will deliver 5G wireless broadband into five more South Island locations before Christmas, followed by other heartland communities from March 2020.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Unified Communications

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims
Unified Communications

NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims

New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Spark begins NZ's 5G roll out in Otago
Unified Communications

Spark begins NZ's 5G roll out in Otago

Spark has launched 5G in Central Otago's Alexandra, aiming to enhance network capacity by 80% and expand to five more towns by Christmas.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Spark-owned Qrious pushes for more analytics power through acquisition
Data Analytics

Spark-owned Qrious pushes for more analytics power through acquisition

Spark-owned Qrious is set to acquire data consulting firm NOW Consulting, bolstering its workforce to 170 and enhancing its analytics and AI capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Spark opens Newmarket concept store
Apple

Spark opens Newmarket concept store

The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services
Unified Communications

Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services

The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Spark New Zealand shakes up leadership squad
Chief Financial Officer

Spark New Zealand shakes up leadership squad

Spark New Zealand appoints Stefan Knight as CFO and Leela Gantman as corporate relations director, marking significant leadership shifts effective early 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Ingram Micro distributor of the year for Lenovo
Lenovo

Ingram Micro distributor of the year for Lenovo

Ingram Micro, Datacom, and Acquire are among the winners at Lenovo's Business Partner Gala Awards in Auckland.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Finalists named for 2019 Microsoft Partner Awards!
Microsoft

Finalists named for 2019 Microsoft Partner Awards!

The finalists for the Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2019 have been announced, spotlighting excellence across 12 competitive categories.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019
Spark launches version 2.0 of Maori language app
Apps

Spark launches version 2.0 of Maori language app

Spark has launched Kupu 2.0, a mobile app that supports the teaching of Te Reo Maori in New Zealand classrooms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Digital Entertainment

Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup

Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Sep 2019
Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Air New Zealand

Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal

Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
Spark backs homegrown parking app Parkable
Technology funding

Spark backs homegrown parking app Parkable

Parkable is a sharing economy platform for car parking that allows companies and individuals to rent out their empty parking bays.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Advanced Security named as NZSA Security Integrator of the Year
NZSA

Advanced Security named as NZSA Security Integrator of the Year

The company also won an award for staff retention and development, and one of its staff was recognised as professional of the year in his sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Broadband and mobile: Rural New Zealand gets more of the good stuff
Unified Communications

Broadband and mobile: Rural New Zealand gets more of the good stuff

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees launch broadband and mobile services across 20 rural NZ locations, bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm
Digital Transformation

Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm

Spark launches Leaven, a new digital transformation consultancy led by ex-Revera CEO Robin Cockayne, with a focus on cloud adoption and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019