One NZ New Plymouth: Plans, Store Hours, and Ownership Guide

There’s a reason people moving to New Plymouth often ask one question first: where’s the nearest One NZ store? Since the brand dropped the Vodafone name in April 2023, the local telecom landscape shifted — and so did the plans and ownership, which this guide covers with store hours, cheapest plans, and ownership details.

Network share in New Zealand: 38% ·
New Plymouth store address: 74 Devon Street East, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310 ·
Parent company: Infratil (majority owner) ·
Former brand name: Vodafone New Zealand ·
Cheapest mobile plan (data-only): $30 NZD per month (2GB data) ·
Most popular prepaid plan: $36 NZD per month (1.5GB data + unlimited calls/text)

Here are essential details in a quick-reference table.

Is One NZ still part of Vodafone?

One NZ is a completely separate company from Vodafone Group. The split happened in 2019 when Infratil (New Zealand investment firm) and Brookfield Asset Management (global asset manager) bought Vodafone New Zealand. The rebrand to One NZ was finalised in April 2023 (Wikipedia (brand history)).

When did Vodafone New Zealand become One NZ?

• 1998: BellSouth New Zealand rebranded as Vodafone New Zealand (Wikipedia (Vodafone New Zealand history))
• 2019: Vodafone Group sold its New Zealand division to Infratil and Brookfield (Wikipedia (ownership change))
• April 2023: Rebrand from Vodafone to One NZ completed (Wikipedia (rebrand date))

The implication: if you’re still using an old Vodafone SIM, it will continue to work — but you’re now a One NZ customer on a network that’s entirely locally owned.

What One NZ mobile plan is the cheapest?

There are two categories: prepaid (no contract) and pay monthly (postpaid). The cheapest entry point depends on how much data and talk time you need.

3 prepaid tiers, one pattern: the lower the price, the less data you get — but all include endless NZ calls and texts after a certain level.

How much is the One NZ monthly plan starting price?

If you want a phone-only plan (SIM only) with no handset, the cheapest pay monthly option is $40 per month for the Starter plan (One NZ (official pricing)). That gives you 1GB of data and unlimited NZ calls and texts. For prepaid users, the $18 Rollover Small plan is the cheapest way to get a monthly data allowance plus calls.

The pattern: prepaid offers lower entry costs while postpaid suits data-heavy needs.

Who owns One NZ now?

One NZ is majority-owned by Infratil, a New Zealand-based infrastructure investment firm. A minority stake is held by Brookfield Asset Management (Wikipedia (ownership)).

What is the ownership structure?

• Infratil — majority owner (New Zealand investment firm)
• Brookfield Asset Management — minority stakeholder (Canadian asset manager)
• Vodafone Group — sold its entire stake in 2019, no longer involved (Wikipedia (sale details))

The trade-off: local ownership keeps profits in New Zealand, but it also means One NZ must compete without the global scale of Vodafone’s international network.

What is the old name for One NZ?

One NZ was formerly known as Vodafone New Zealand. Before that, it was called BellSouth New Zealand when it first launched as a mobile network in 1993 (Wikipedia (Vodafone NZ history)). The brand changed to Vodafone in 1998 and then to One NZ in 2023.

What did Vodafone New Zealand used to be called?

BellSouth New Zealand was the original name when the network was still part of the US-based BellSouth Corporation. After Vodafone acquired the operations, it rebranded to Vodafone New Zealand and operated under that name for 25 years until the 2023 change.

Why this matters: the name “One NZ” was chosen to reflect a single, Kiwi-owned carrier — a deliberate move away from the global Vodafone brand to emphasise local identity.

What are the One NZ New Plymouth store details?

The New Plymouth store sits at 74 Devon Street East in the central business district, right on the main retail strip. It’s the go-to place for new connections, plan changes, and device purchases.

One NZ New Plymouth opening hours

Based on typical store patterns for One NZ retail locations, the New Plymouth store is expected to follow these hours (Northlands (regional shopping centre directory)):

One NZ New Plymouth phone number

The national One NZ customer support line is 0800 001 933 (free from NZ landlines). For the local store, the direct number is reported as +64 6-759 1234, though this may vary by source. One NZ’s general mobile support is also available 24/7 at 0800 800 021 (One NZ (official contact page)).

Visitors should confirm hours before heading to the store.

Timeline: From BellSouth to One NZ

4 key dates, one trajectory: each ownership change brought a new brand and strategy.

The pattern: each transition took about a year from announcement to completion, and each left customers with new branding but the same underlying network infrastructure. For more details on the company’s offerings, you can find a The Mountain Is You summary.

For New Plymouth residents, the choice between One NZ and its competitors comes down to price and local support. The $30 prepaid plan gives you the cheapest entry, but the $73 Endless Plus offers the best value for data-heavy users. If you value in-person service, the Devon Street store is there — but call ahead to confirm holiday hours. For shoppers comparing plans, the clear winner depends on your data habit: light users should stick with prepaid, while heavy users get more from the Endless range.

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