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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 5 MIN

Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company posting an 83 percent increase in net profit

from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB

Telecommunications company Spark's mobile and broadband businesses delivered some revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent increase in net profit. The company is reporting a net profit after tax of $64 million, compared with $35 million from a year ago.  Spark CEO Jolie Hodson says the company's still recovering, but there's clear signs things could go up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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