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The 2degrees team hit the pavement for Southern Cross Healthcare Round the Bays on Sunday, embracing the sunshine, the energy, and the incredible spirit of giving! 🏃♂️☀️ Whether we were running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, it was an unforgettable day spent connecting with colleagues and supporting a fantastic cause. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and those who backed us along the way! Special thanks to Amelia Kay and Eva Thomson for organising such an incredible 2degrees space and yummy food for the team to enjoy afterwards. 💙 #RoundtheBays isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s about making a difference. Over the years, this event has raised more than $3.5 million for causes close to Kiwis' hearts. This year, we’re part of rallying behind the Make-A-Wish Foundation New Zealand and other incredible charities with Round the Bays having an ambitious $400,000 fundraising target across the series of runs. Proud to be part of a movement that brings people together for good. See you at the next one! 💙

We kicked off our International Women’s Day celebrations early with an inspiring event featuring Olympic gold medallists Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis! 🏅 As the first rowing crew of mothers to win gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Lucy and Brooke are true trailblazers. They shared powerful insights on resilience, dedication, and the importance of strong support systems—both in elite sport and in life. We also launched our Women@2degrees Awards, celebrating the incredible wāhine at 2degrees who inspire us every day. Creating an inclusive and supportive workplace is a commitment we take seriously at 2degrees. 💙 A huge thank you to Kathy Meads FCA, Mark Callander, and Emma-Kate Greer for supporting this event and to everyone who joined us.

Over the weekend, three of our Business team members - Julian Smith, Ian Pringle, and Scott Page – kicked off their incredible journey from Cape Reinga on the “Postie Bike Challenge.” Their mission? To ride 2,500km all the way to Bluff on 109cc Honda Postie bikes, which max out at just 80km/h. This isn’t your average ride – it’s a true test of endurance and spirit, taking them 12 days to complete and with an important goal. Along the way, they’re aiming to raise $20,000 for Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ - Te Kāhui Mate Pukupuku Repe Tātea o Aotearoa Manatōpū, a cause close to their hearts. As Julian, Ian, and Scott note, “We are all males over the age of 50 and statistically any one of us has a high chance of being impacted by Prostate Cancer. This journey was originally conceived as a few mates on an adventure, but we quickly realised it was something people wanted to get behind and Prostate Cancer was a logical charity for us to support.” 💙 You can support their fundraiser here: https://lnkd.in/gGyCAP5x And if you want to follow their journey and see how they're doing, check out their Instagram: @postie_bike_challenge 📸 Best of luck, Julian, Ian, and Scott – we’re all cheering you on! 👏💙

2degrees is committed to connecting with and providing support to our LGBTTQIA+/Rainbow employees, customers, and the wider community. So sponsoring Big Gay Out again was a no brainer! 🌈 Another fantastic day thanks to the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa! Our team had so much fun running our Data Piñata Dance Party game and giving away plushies, keychains and more throughout the day. A huge thank you to Rhys Jones, Brynley McDonald, Amy Deperrois, Anna Gorman, Eva Thomson, our Rainbow Heroes team and the crew at Smile Dealers for organising, setting up and welcoming people to the incredible 2degrees space at the event! Did you come say hi?

We’re thrilled to welcome our 2026 cohort of graduates, who are kicking off their journey across our Technology and Corporate teams. They spent last week onboarding with our incredible Senior OD Advisor, Grace Kowalenko, and are now rotating through different teams over the next 18 months, bringing fresh energy, ideas, and perspectives. Our graduate programme helps us build specialist talent for critical skills needed at 2degrees while fostering a more diverse and innovative workforce.  Grads, we’re looking forward to being part of your journey! 

2degrees is committed to connecting with and providing support to our LGBTTQIA+/Rainbow employees, customers, and the wider community. So sponsoring Big Gay Out again was a no brainer! 🌈 Another fantastic day thanks to the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa! Our team had so much fun running our Data Piñata Dance Party game and giving away plushies, keychains and more throughout the day. A huge thank you to Rhys Jones, Brynley McDonald, Amy Deperrois, Anna Gorman, Eva Thomson, our Rainbow Heroes team and the crew at Smile Dealers for organising, setting up and welcoming people to the incredible 2degrees space at the event! Did you come say hi?

Today we farewell our summer interns who’ve spent the past few months with us at 2degrees. From tackling real-world projects to bringing fresh ideas and energy to our teams, they’ve made a real impact – and we couldn’t be prouder! Whether they were diving into data, solving customer challenges, or shaking up the status quo (true 2degrees style 😉), they’ve shown curiosity, resilience, and a drive to Fight for Fair in everything they did. Our intern ambassadors, Sophia Fox and Jamie-Lee Bird, challenged them to create a solution to enhance our social media presence and boost visibility and customer engagement. They attended workshops to equip them with new skills and then, over 10 weeks, they worked together to come up with strategies to achieve this. Yesterday they presented their incredible strategies to a panel of judges including Aaron Smith, Haley Featonby, and Andrew Fairgray. To our interns: We hope you leave with new skills, great connections, and fond memories. Keep being awesome – and who knows, maybe we’ll see you back at 2degrees one day!

We're proud to support the Blues Charitable Trust in empowering rangatahi. At 2degrees, we believe connectivity is more than a convenience—it’s a vital link to education, opportunity, and success. By donating devices for both digital inclusion at workshops and in-person giving initiatives at Eden Park, we’re working together to bridge the digital divide and ensure every young person has the tools they need to thrive. Thank you to The Blues team for your vision and collaboration. 💙

新年快乐！xīn nián kuài lè! Happy Lunar New Year! We celebrated Lunar New Year across 2degrees, with celebrations brought to life by our Chinese, Malaysian, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese communities with delicious food, a drumming performance, music, games and a whole lot more! A big thanks to everyone involved in making it an amazing afternoon of celebrations – it was a real team effort to deliver and a shining example of how everyone contributes to building our inclusive 2degrees culture. Pictured here are highlights from our Auckland event. 恭喜发财 gong xǐ fā cái! Happy Lunar New Year everyone! May the Year of the Snake bless every step you take with prosperity, success, and everlasting happiness!

Exciting news for Christchurch businesses! We’re proud to announce the launch of the Crusaders Business Club, with 2degrees as the presenting partner. This exclusive platform offers premium hospitality, networking events, and exclusive offers to local business leaders. As our Chief Business Officer, Andrew Fairgray, shared:  "At 2degrees, we believe in the power of connection, not just through technology, but by bringing people together to share ideas and drive progress. We are celebrating our 10th year of partnership with the Crusaders, continuing our strategic partnership with Business Canterbury, and alongside our focus on delivering for NZ Inc, we see the Crusaders Business Club as the perfect opportunity to support and empower businesses within our community, helping them thrive in an increasingly connected world. "