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Spark strengthen ties with Māori Language Commission

The two have signed a mahi tahi Memorandum of Understanding for Spark to continue providing digital support for the promotion of te reo Māori.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Digital Entertainment

Spark to stream international hockey matches

Move over Sky and free-to-air TV – sports fans will soon have another choice of provider for all their shin-whacking hockey coverage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018

Nokia

Spark continues Nokia exclusivity partnership

Nokia builds on its plans to take on the NZ market as it releases its new 7.1 handset exclusively through Spark.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018

Absolute IT

Top 200 Kiwi IT companies show record profitability growth

According to a sneak preview of this year's TIN Report, due to be released next month, the TIN200 have seen their greatest growth in over a decade.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018

Commerce Commission

ComCom says national roaming stays, including 5G

Despite Vodafone and Spark's protests, the Commerce Commission decided there will be no changes to national roaming in order to promote competition.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018

Commerce Commission

Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study

The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018

Email Security

Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures

This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018

Coding

Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future

Code Club Aotearoa, Digital Natives Academy and 21C Skills Lab will be able to help young Kiwis explore their digital futures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018

Financial results

The impact of business transformation on Spark NZ's financial year

Spark New Zealand thrives amidst major Agile shift, posting a $35m revenue increase and robust operational gains.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018

Global Stories

Spark stories

Blockchain

Spark named as self-sovereign identity steward

The Sovrin Network ledger is operated by Stewards, trusted organisations within the ecosystem who have agreed to abide by certain requirements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Government Communications Security Bureau

Huawei & Spark get slugged again: GCSB terminates proposed 5G network plans

This afternoon the GCSB denied Spark's proposal to deploy Huawei 5G equipment across its future Radio Access Network.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018

Spark

Spark to launch emerging tech innovation unit in 2019

The as yet unnamed unit will be headed by Claire Barber and focus on R&D, operating as a distinct unit from the main business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018

Network Infrastructure

Huawei and Spark unveil world-first 5G trial network

Huawei and Spark have launched a multi-vendor 5G trial network in New Zealand, built to the global industry standard.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018

Partner Programmes

Gallery: Lenovo's glamorous top local partners for 2018

Lenovo honoured top partners at its Business Partner Gala Awards in Sydney, celebrating innovative solutions and exceptional service within ANZ.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018

Unified Communications

Spark to open triple-level flagship store in Commercial Bay

Spark will be one of the landmark retailers setting up shop in one of the country's newest shopping destinations next year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018

Unified Communications

IDC NZ: Telcos finally going digital

The report says New Zealand telecommunications companies are transitioning to become genuine digital services providers.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2018

Google

No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?

Google's offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018

Network Infrastructure

Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses

Spark's second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand's main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018

Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom recognises success at first ever ANZ Partner Awards

Polycom honoured top partners, including Telstra and Insync Technology, at its inaugural ANZ Partner Awards on Australia's Gold Coast.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Unified Communications

Spark details 5G rollout plans

By 2020, Spark expects its wireless-network specific capex to be between 25%-35% of Spark's overall capital expenditure envelope.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018