Ann: GENERAL: SPK: Employee share purchase scheme and Insider Trading Policy

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24/03/2015 10:01
GENERAL
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REL: 1001 HRS Spark New Zealand Limited

GENERAL: SPK: Employee share purchase scheme and Insider Trading Policy

Market Announcement

24 March 2015

Spark NZ establishes employee share purchase scheme and amends Insider
Trading Policy

Spark New Zealand Limited ("Spark NZ") announced today it has obtained IRD
approval to establish an employee share purchase scheme in accordance with
sections DC 12 - 15 of the Income Tax Act 2007.  The scheme will provide a
simple and cost effective way for Spark NZ employees to acquire shares,
giving employees a real stake in the future success of the company they work
for.
Spark NZ has also amended its Insider Trading Policy as attached, to refer to
the existence of the employee share purchase scheme.

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End CA:00262200 For:SPK    Type:GENERAL    Time:2015-03-24 10:01:08