Jolie Hodson stories
Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital entertainment
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financial results
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streaming
Spark has reported a $837 million profit for the six months to the end of December, thanks to the sale of a majority stake in its cellphone towers.
Spark sells 70% of TowerCo for $900 million to Ontario Teachers
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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spark
Spark expects $900 million at completion but that's subject to OIO approval which is anticipated to occur in the first half of FY23.
Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.
Spark NZ launches Beyond Binary Code for gender inclusion
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Spark NZ has launched a new tool intended to promote visibility and inclusion for non-binary communities online.
Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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network infrastructure
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cable
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southern cross cable
Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.
Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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government
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internetnz
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vodafone
More than 50 organisations have now signed the plan, which was shared with Government and the public in May this year.
Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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financial results
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spark
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mobile plan
Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.
5G arrives in Palmerston North - Spark
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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spark
Spark launches 5G in Palmerston North, making it the first city in New Zealand with 5G on both mobile and wireless broadband. Four more locations to follow.
Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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nzta
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2degrees
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police
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees join forces with police and NZTA to combat texting while driving in NZ through educational campaigns and research initiatives.
Spark rallies Kiwi innovators to share their 5G ideas
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark is calling on New Zealand’s most innovative businesses to pitch their best ideas about how 5G could benefit the country.
Spark New Zealand reveals financial results, delivers strong revenue growth
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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telco
Spark New Zealand reports its strongest revenue growth in three years, with 4% increase to NZD $1,824 million, driven by mobile, cloud, and digital services.
Telecom job cuts takes a turn for the worst
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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telco
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labour party
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telecom
Telecom faces backlash as job cut rumours intensify, with Labour Party alleging up to 1500 redundancies on the horizon, sparking concern among staff.
Finally some good news for Telecom, new Kiwi CFO appointed
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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telco
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yahoo xtra
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it services
Following a week of playing catch-up to rival Vodafone, Telecom looks ahead by hiring new chief financial officer.