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TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
Gaming

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Teacher's Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to ease teacher burnout
Generative AI

Teacher's Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to ease teacher burnout

Teacher's Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to grow its AI planning tool, aiming to cut workload and burnout for teachers in NZ, Australia and the UK.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
EduTech

NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.

By Gill Bonnett • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support
Schools

Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support

The REID Wellness Programmeme uses digital check-ins to support student mental health, aiming for nationwide access across New Zealand schools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades
EduTech

Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades

Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Network for Learning upgrades Wi-Fi in over 1,700 NZ schools
Firewalls

Network for Learning upgrades Wi-Fi in over 1,700 NZ schools

Network for Learning has upgraded Wi-Fi in over 1,700 New Zealand schools, enhancing internet speed and reliability for digital learning nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
AI-powered writing tool boosts literacy in New Zealand schools
EduTech

AI-powered writing tool boosts literacy in New Zealand schools

Several New Zealand schools report improved literacy after using the AI-driven Writer's Toolbox, showing significant gains in student writing skills and confidence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
NZ schools urged to boost emergency communication plans
EduTech

NZ schools urged to boost emergency communication plans

NZ schools urged to strengthen emergency communication as lockdowns grow frequent, with Skool Loop offering free, instant alerts to 1,300+ schools nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools
Clean technologies

Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools

A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network
EduTech

N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network

N4L has forged long-term partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees to enhance Managed Network services for New Zealand schools, starting March 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
N4L launches MyN4L, aiding NZ schools in online management
EduTech

N4L launches MyN4L, aiding NZ schools in online management

Network for Learning (N4L) introduces MyN4L, a new platform helping New Zealand schools manage online activity with ease and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment
Schools

Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment

New Zealand's ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

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CurricuLLM launches Student Safety Centre for schools
Data Protection

CurricuLLM launches Student Safety Centre for schools

CurricuLLM rolls out a school AI monitoring tool in Australia and New Zealand, flagging 21 harm types from academic offloading to personal revelations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ
Data Protection

SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ

Local data hosting and a flat NZD $168 monthly fee could make classroom journals more affordable for primary schools across both markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT
eLearning

ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?
Partner Programmes

What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?

As we approach 2025, businesses must embrace sustainability or risk obsolescence, with innovative security solutions now serving as essential tools for achieving these goals.

By Kirsten Chapman • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools
EduTech

AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools

Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech
EduTech

Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech

Education Perfect relaunches brand amid push for global growth, aiming to revolutionise learning with AI tools and improved personalised instruction for students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024