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One NZ sells refurbished phones in New Zealand pilot

One NZ sells refurbished phones in New Zealand pilot

Customers in New Zealand can now buy lower-cost refurbished iPhones as the operator tests demand for circular phone sales.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ

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2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ

2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Kiwis: recycle your old, unwanted phones

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Kiwis: recycle your old, unwanted phones

New Zealanders urged to recycle unwanted phones through RE:MOBILE scheme, helping charity and reducing landfill.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016

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Dead phones raise millions for Starship

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Dead phones raise millions for Starship

Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014