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Spark New Zealand to Deploy Wildfire Detection System at Waitangi Endowment Forest

Spark New Zealand (NZE:SPK, ASX:SPK) said it will roll out an advanced ultra-early fire detection system at the Waitangi Endowment Forest in partnership with the Far North District Council and Dryad, the first of its kind in New Zealand, according to a Tuesday statement.The company said the system uses sensors trained to detect variations in air quality and the presence of pollutants associated with smoldering and smoke to safeguard one of New Zealand's cultural landmarks against wildfires.Spark's New Zealand shares fell 2% in recent Tuesday trade.

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Asia10d ago

New Zealand Shares Rise; Infratil Allocates AU$200 Million of Capital Bonds Under Offer

New Zealand shares ended higher on Friday, while most Asian shares saw a sell-off as a peace deal in the Middle East remains elusive.The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 0.46%, or 60.36 points, to close at 13,161.97.The Lebanon-based Hezbollah has rejected a new ceasefire on Thursday, and Israel said it will not withdraw its troops from Lebanon, according to a Thursday Reuters report.In domestic news, New Zealand's total new lending decreased to NZ$14.17 billion in April from NZ$15.13 billion in March, according to data from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.In corporate news, Infratil (ASX:IFT, NZE:IFT) said its capital bond offer closed after it allocated AU$200 million of unsecured, subordinated, repayable, cumulative, interest-bearing capital bonds maturing on June 15, 2057, including AU$50 million of oversubscriptions.Spark New Zealand (NZE:SPK, ASX:SPK) launched Verified Call, a feature that helps customers identify legitimate Spark calls by displaying the company's name, logo, a verified badge, and the reason for calling on the mobile phone screen before picking up.

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Spark New Zealand Launches Verified Call Feature to Protect NZ Users From Scammers Impersonating Spark

Spark New Zealand (NZE:SPK, ASX:SPK) launched Verified Call, a feature that helps customers identify legitimate Spark calls by displaying the company's name, logo, a verified badge, and reason for calling on the mobile phone screen before picking up, according to a Thursday statement from the company.The company said Verified Call works by sending a notification to the Spark app just before the call connects, allowing Spark's verified branding and call intent to appear on the customer's screen while the phone is ringing and during the call."We're also exploring how this capability could be extended more broadly across other organizations, as part of a wider, coordinated approach to strengthening trust in phone communications," said Ross Dickson, Spark Fraud lead.The company's New Zealand shares rose past 1% in recent Friday trade.

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New Zealand Shares Rise; Spark New Zealand Unit Secures NZ$500 Million Bank Facility in Refinancing Deal

New Zealand shares ended higher on Friday, while most Asian stocks rose after a report said that the US and Iran agreed on a 60-day truce, pending US President Donald Trump's sign-off.The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 0.29% or 38.44 points, to close at 13,244.55.The US and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and continue talks on Tehran's nuclear program, according to a Thursday Bloomberg report, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.In domestic news, consumer confidence in New Zealand rose 6 points in May to 86.5, tracking a small uplift, although the index remained 21 points lower than its January peak, with Wellington remaining the most downcast region, ANZ Research said.Also, business confidence in New Zealand increased by 21 points in May, reaching +10, but still lower than pre-Middle East conflict levels, according to a report by ANZ.Further, the impact of the Middle East conflict will probably be supportive of New Zealand agricultural commodity prices in the short term, but prices could soften under a scenario of prolonged hostilities as product is diverted to markets that already have sufficient supply, Westpac said.Meanwhile, New Zealand housing loans increased in April, while personal, business, and agricultural lending declined from the previous month, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.In corporate news, Spark New Zealand's (NZE:SPK, ASX:SPK) wholly owned subsidiary Spark Finance has completed a refinancing of its bank debt, establishing a new NZ$500 million committed facility to replace existing arrangements.Chorus (ASX:CNU, NZE:CNU) said its fiber-regulated asset base (RAB) rose to NZ$6 billion in the 2025 disclosure year, up from NZ$5.9 billion in 2024.

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Spark New Zealand Unit Secures NZ$500 Million Bank Facility in Refinancing Deal

Spark New Zealand's (NZE:SPK, ASX:SPK) wholly owned subsidiary Spark Finance has completed a refinancing of its bank debt, establishing a new NZ$500 million committed facility to replace existing arrangements, according to a Friday New Zealand and Australian bourse filing.The facility will support general corporate funding needs following the sale of a 75% stake in its data center business in January, per the filing.The revised structure extends maturities to up to five years and preserves existing lender and bondholder undertakings along with the negative pledge provisions, the filing said.The company said the refinancing does not affect its fiscal 2026 guidance or its capital management framework, the filling added.The company's Kiwi shares were down 1% in recent Friday trade.

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Spark New Zealand Deploys Private 5G Network at Port Nelson in Partnership With Ericsson

Spark New Zealand (NZE:SPK, ASX:SPK) said Tuesday that Port Nelson has deployed a private 5G network in partnership with Spark and Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, covering about 30,000 square meters across three warehouses in Nelson and Blenheim.The company said in a statement that its 5G+ Private Network solution uses Ericsson Private 5G to provide a high-availability core at Port Nelson that connects to small cell radios, delivering reliable coverage inside the warehouses and across outdoor yard areas."Port Nelson is a great example of how private 5G is unlocking new value for New Zealand businesses operating in complex, production‑critical environments," said Greg Clark, chief customer officer at Spark.Spark's Australian shares and New Zealand shares both rose almost 1% in recent Tuesday trade.

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Asia62d ago

Spark New Zealand Named Exclusive Telecoms Partner at Auckland Airport Duty-Free Precinct

Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK, NZE:SPK) said it has been named the exclusive telecommunications partner at the international airport duty-free precinct in Auckland, strengthening its partnership with global travel retail operator Lagardère Travel Retail, according to a Tuesday New Zealand and Australian bourse filing.The agreement secures new prime store locations within the international arrivals area, making Spark the only telecommunications provider in a duty-free zone first to be seen by over 4.9 million overseas travelers annually, the filing added.

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