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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 7 MIN

Spark’s plan to modernise New Zealand phone booths

from Midday Report

Spark wants to modernise the 2000 or so phone booths across New Zealand by offering free calling, Wi-Fi, and phone charging. But a stand off with Auckland Council over ad revenue threatens that plan for the whole country. Spark chief brand and corporate affairs officer Leela Ashford spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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