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Spark launches version 2.0 of Maori language app
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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Spark has launched Kupu 2.0, a mobile app that supports the teaching of Te Reo Maori in New Zealand classrooms.
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Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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streaming
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video
Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.
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Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.
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Spark-owned Qrious pushes for more analytics power through acquisition
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Spark-owned Qrious is set to acquire data consulting firm NOW Consulting, bolstering its workforce to 170 and enhancing its analytics and AI capabilities.
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Spark backs homegrown parking app Parkable
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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technology funding
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parkable
Parkable is a sharing economy platform for car parking that allows companies and individuals to rent out their empty parking bays.
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Advanced Security named as NZSA Security Integrator of the Year
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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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.
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Spark opens Newmarket concept store
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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westfield
The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.
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Broadband and mobile: Rural New Zealand gets more of the good stuff
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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rural broadband initiative
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telco
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees launch broadband and mobile services across 20 rural NZ locations, bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity.
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Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.
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Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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it management
Spark launches Leaven, a new digital transformation consultancy led by ex-Revera CEO Robin Cockayne, with a focus on cloud adoption and innovation.
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Spark recalls power back-up kit for wireless landline phones
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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Although Spark says it is not aware of any fire incidents or harm caused as a result of the defects, the company is recalling all devices immediately.
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ComCom says its time to deregulate copper voice services
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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The Commerce Commission has cited the range of alternative voice offerings and shrinking consumer numbers as reasons to let Spark take the reigns.
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Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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smart cities
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surveillance
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iot
New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
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Canstar Blue’s SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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uc
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smb
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slingshot
Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.
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Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.
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Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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Spark New Zealand’s charitable arm ‘Spark Foundation’ is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.
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Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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spark
Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its support for the Spark Sport smart TV app, in a move that makes it the first brand to do so.
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Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Tue, 28th May 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.
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Commission warns Spark for misleading in-contract customers
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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commerce commission
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consumer rights
The warning follows an investigation into representations Spark made on its website and in emails in August and September 2018.
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Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smartphones
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telco
Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.