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Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future
Coding

Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future

Code Club Aotearoa, Digital Natives Academy and 21C Skills Lab will be able to help young Kiwis explore their digital futures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Kiwi kids attempt world record - to get the most kids coding in 24hrs
EduTech

Kiwi kids attempt world record - to get the most kids coding in 24hrs

Kiwi school children all over the country will play a part in setting a new world record this Tuesday - to get the most kids coding in 24 hours.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
12 year old to bring Parliament up to code
Parliament

12 year old to bring Parliament up to code

12-year-old Amelia Lockley is set to teach MPs coding, promoting digital literacy in Parliament and across New Zealand's youth.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Will the 'computer geek' become extinct?
EduTech

Will the 'computer geek' become extinct?

Digital technology will be integrated into New Zealand's curriculum by 2018, according to an announcement by the Minister of Education Hekia Para.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Kiwi kids sharing stories through web coding & te reo
EduTech

Kiwi kids sharing stories through web coding & te reo

A educational partnership between Ngai Tahu & Code Club Aotearoa combines web coding & te reo to help children tell their stories through tech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016