# Spark New Zealand
> Spark New Zealand is an authorized Ericsson Private 5G reseller, with deployments at Port Nelson and Auckland Airport with Air NZ.

Canonical page: https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/profile/spark-new-zealand
Marketplace: Ericsson
Last updated: 2026-11-03
Logo: https://assets.partnerfleet.app/bx9v1nkeogk49rwvrz0ykgz92v9x

## At a glance
- Solutions: [Ericsson neutral host](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/t/solutions/private-cellular-networks), [IoT & connected equipment](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/t/solutions/iot-and-connected-equipment)
- Partner type: Reseller, Wireless WAN partner
- Where they work: Asia Pacific & Japan
- Website: [www.sparkventures.co.nz](http://www.sparkventures.co.nz)

## Call to actions
- **Need help finding a partner?** — submit the contact form on https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/profile/spark-new-zealand

## Description
Spark New Zealand appointed Ericsson as the 5G core supplier for its nationwide 5G Standalone network, and is an authorized reseller of Ericsson Private 5G, offering Spark Private 5G as-a-service to New Zealand industrial customers. The partnership delivers dedicated cellular networks with high-speed, low-latency and secure wireless connectivity tailored to warehousing, ports, airports, mining and agribusiness environments.

Spark and Ericsson deployed a private 5G network at Port Nelson covering 30,000 square metres across three warehouses, using Ericsson's private 5G core connected to small cell radios and Ericsson Cradlepoint ruggedized R1900 routers for forklift connectivity and tracking. Spark also partnered with Air New Zealand to launch what it claims is New Zealand's first private 5G network for the enterprise market, supporting a drone-and-robot stocktake trial at Auckland Airport's logistics warehouse.

## Benefits
- **Authorized reseller of Ericsson Private 5G in New Zealand** — Spark is an authorized reseller of Ericsson Private 5G in New Zealand, offering it as-a-service to industrial customers.
- **Ericsson named as 5G Standalone core supplier** — Spark appointed Ericsson as the 5G core supplier for its nationwide 5G Standalone network, enabling low latency and high reliability.
- **Deployed New Zealand's first private 5G network with Air NZ** — Spark partnered with Air New Zealand to deploy what it claims is New Zealand's first enterprise private 5G network at Auckland Airport.

## Services
- **Private 5g as-a-service** — Reselling and deployment of Ericsson Private 5G as-a-service for industrial customers.
- **Site connectivity deployment** — Small cell radio and Ericsson Cradlepoint router deployment for site-wide coverage.
- **Private 5g demonstration** — Mobile demonstration capability showcasing private 5G performance in operational settings.

## FAQ
### What is Spark's relationship with Ericsson?
Spark is an authorized reseller of Ericsson Private 5G in New Zealand and has appointed Ericsson as the 5G core supplier for its nationwide 5G Standalone network.

### What is the Port Nelson private 5G deployment?
Spark and Ericsson deployed a private 5G network at Port Nelson covering 30,000 square metres across three warehouses, including Ericsson Cradlepoint R1900 routers for forklift tracking.

### Has Spark deployed private 5G with other customers?
Spark partnered with Air New Zealand to launch New Zealand's first private 5G network for the enterprise market, supporting a drone-and-robot stocktake trial at Auckland Airport.

### Which industries does Spark's private 5G target?
Spark's private 5G targets warehousing, ports, airports, mining and agribusiness sectors, addressing coverage and performance challenges traditional Wi-Fi faces in these environments.

## Resources
- [Spark and Ericsson deploy private 5G for Port Nelson](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/spark-and-ericsson-deploy-private-5g-network-for-port-nelson-in-new-zealand/) — Coverage of the Spark and Ericsson private 5G deployment at Port Nelson.