Spark to remove public phone booths across New Zealand

Friday 16 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 17 Oct, 5:30am

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Spark will begin removing its network of public phone booths nationwide after plans to modernise the infrastructure failed. The company had previously explored options with local and central government to provide services such as free calling, Wi-Fi, and phone charging.

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First reported by 1News, Fri 16 Oct, 6:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 23 hours

1NewsFri 16 Oct, 6:00am

Last calls for New Zealand’s public phone booths (opens in new tab)
Otago Daily TimesSat 17 Oct, 5:30am

Phone booths set to disappear as Spark fails to find agreement (opens in new tab)Premium