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Microsoft is giving gamers in Australia & New Zealand a chance to win Xbox Series X and S merch

March 11, 2021January 19, 2021 by Brad Stephenson
Xbox Series X merch in Australia and New Zealand

The Australian and New Zealand wings of Microsoft’s Xbox department are currently holding a special competition for local gamers celebrating summer and the ability to play Xbox video games outside due to the recently launched Xbox Cloud Gaming service. This … Read more

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Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S pre-orders are already selling out in Australia, India, and other regions

March 11, 2021September 22, 2020 by Brad Stephenson
Xbox Series X logo.

Xbox Series X and S pre-orders have begun to go live in several regions and both consoles have proven extremely popular with most major retailers selling out in under half an hour. Australia and New Zealand were the first two … Read more

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What time do Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S pre-orders go live on September 22nd?

March 11, 2021September 18, 2020 by Brad Stephenson
Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X video game consoles.

8AM seems to be the time to remember for those looking to pre-order either the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S next gen consoles on September 22nd. Microsoft has confirmed that pre-orders for the both next gen Xbox consoles … Read more

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Official Xbox skateboards are being given away to gamers from Australia and New Zealand

March 6, 2021July 21, 2020 by Brad Stephenson
Slater XL Xbox skateboard.

Xbox Australia and New Zealand is currently holding a competition on the official XboxANZ Twitter account with the prize being an exclusive skateboard boasting the Xbox logo on the top with a green Skater XL design on the bottom. The … Read more

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Xbox All Access console payment plans now available in New Zealand with Spark

March 6, 2021May 7, 2020 by Brad Stephenson
Xbox One controller

It’s taken a while but New Zealander gamers are now able to purchase a new Xbox One S or Xbox One X video game console as part of a monthly payment plan via a mobile carrier. Offered by Spark, the … Read more

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Microsoft to open new data center region in New Zealand

March 6, 2021May 6, 2020 by Rabia Noureen
Microsoft to open new data center region in New Zealand OnMSFT.com May 6, 2020

Microsoft today announced its plans to build its first data centre region in New Zealand which will accelerate digital transformation opportunities across the country.

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The Xbox One Disney+ app is now live in Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico

November 18, 2019 by Brad Stephenson
Rescuers Down Under in Disney Plus Xbox One app

Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, launched in Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico last night and its official apps are now available on iOS, Android, and Microsoft’s family of Xbox One consoles in those regions. There is no Disney+ app … Read more

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Gamers can now buy Xbox Lynx body wash, body spray, and antiperspirant in Australia and New Zealand

August 22, 2019 by Brad Stephenson
Gamers can now buy Xbox Lynx body wash, body spray, and antiperspirant in Australia and New Zealand OnMSFT.com August 22, 2019

The limited edition Xbox-branded Lynx body spray, shower gel, and antiperspirant are now available for gamers to buy in stores in Australia and New Zealand. These special products were first announced back in June and are part of a new … Read more

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith calls tech giants to take action after tragic events in New Zealand

March 26, 2019 by Kareem Anderson
Microsoft's Brad Smith calls tech giants to take action after tragic events in New Zealand OnMSFT.com March 26, 2019

In a somber post on Microsoft’s On the Issues blog, company president Brad Smith spurs a conversation about the role of technology in very public tragedies and what, if any, are the accountable measures businesses can take to help prevent recurring instances.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business launches in Australia and New Zealand

July 12, 2018 by Kareem Anderson
Dynamics365Image

Earlier this week Microsoft’s product marketing manager of Dynamics 365 Business Central, Shrtui Shukla announced the availability of the product to Australia and New Zealand.

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Microsoft opens Azure regions in Australia and New Zealand

April 2, 2018 by Arif Bacchus
Azure Servers

Microsoft is the only global cloud provider that is delivering cloud services designed to address the requirements of the Australian and New Zealand governments.

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Xbox One users given 60 days of AnimeLab Premium for free

March 13, 2018 by Brad Stephenson
Attack on Titan anime

Australian and New Zealand anime streaming service, AnimeLab, is offering new users the chance to experience their Premium subscription service for free for two months on their Xbox One console. AnimeLab is available to use for free however the Premium … Read more

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Xbox skipping major New Zealand expo, planning separate Xbox One X event instead

August 1, 2017 by Brad Stephenson
Xbox One X Controller

While Microsoft’s Xbox brand usually has a strong presence at the popular Armageddon Expo in New Zealand, this year will be different as the company has chosen to pool their resources and plan for a special Xbox One X launch … Read more

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Changing the Creators Update from Fall to Autumn still makes no sense for Australia and other regions

July 18, 2017 by Brad Stephenson
Man upset on confused over Xbox Live

It was recently revealed that Microsoft would be calling its upcoming Fall Creators Update the Autumn Creators Update in regions that use International English such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India. This is due … Read more

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Pandora shutting down operations in Australia and New Zealand, to discontinue service as of July 31

July 13, 2017 by Kip Kniskern
Pandora shutting down operations in Australia and New Zealand, to discontinue service as of July 31 OnMSFT.com July 13, 2017

Troubled music service Pandora is shutting down both its headquarter facilities in both Australia and New Zealand, and music services for both countries, with the last day of operations scheduled for July 31st, 2017. Subscribers to the service in the … Read more

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No plans to launch Marvel Heroes Omega on Xbox One in Australia and other regions

June 28, 2017 by Brad Stephenson
Crying Spider-man

While Marvel Heroes Omega is due to make its Xbox One debut on June 30th in just a few days’ time, unfortunately it appears as if it won’t be released in as many regions as previously thought. Earlier this week, … Read more

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Microsoft New Zealand audited over tax diversion questions

January 17, 2017 by Michael Cottuli

The audit is happening over the Microsoft branch’s use of “transfer pricing.”

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Dona Sarkar to deliver keynote at MS Ignite New Zealand

October 19, 2016 by Dave W. Shanahan
Microsoft, Ignite, New Zealand

Dona Sarkar, #WindowsInsiders Program Lead, is the keynote speaker for Microsoft Ignite New Zealand, taking place October 25-28, 2016.

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Xbox One video game Firewatch is FINALLY available for Australian and New Zealand gamers

October 14, 2016 by Brad Stephenson
Firewatch on Xbox One

The Xbox One video game, Firewatch, has finally launched in the Australian and New Zealand Xbox game region after significant delays caused by each country’s ratings system. Firewatch should now be discoverable within the Windows Store for the majority of … Read more

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Microsoft Band helps bring music to life in new ‘Broods – Heartlines’ video collaboration

July 29, 2016 by Kareem Anderson
Microsoft Band helps bring music to life in new 'Broods - Heartlines' video collaboration OnMSFT.com July 29, 2016

New Zealand siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott who make up the band Brood chose to use Microsoft technologies to create their art.

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Microsoft cloud chosen to drive New Zealand’s electronic health systems

July 11, 2016 by Kareem Anderson
Microsoft cloud chosen to drive New Zealand's electronic health systems OnMSFT.com July 11, 2016

Now leading New Zealand health organizations are welcoming Microsoft’s Public Cloud services to help advance the country’s electronic health service capabilities

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