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Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity

Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021

EduTech

Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE

The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

EduTech

ChildForum raises concerns about NZ's early childhood education

In New Zealand there is a growing concern about early childhood education (ECE) and the lack of response from the Government, according to ChildForum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015

Education, Learning & Training

Changes to NZ's early education could require significant investment

Education Minister releases report on improving early learning transitions, but NZEI Te Riu Roa warns of need for funding boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015

eLearning

Storypark cloud community rolled out in NZ kindergartens

The Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has announced it will be providing all parents at their 111 centres with Storypark during term 1, 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015

Global Stories

Early education stories

Artificial Intelligence

Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day

Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Osmo Genius Starter Kit

Osmo Genius Kit turns iPads into educational tools for kids. We tested it out with our favourite child Avi. Find out our verdict!.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020

EduTech

Teaching remotely in a COVID-19 world

The principles of blended learning means that meaningful learning can take place at home, and allow the students and teachers to interact and collaborate.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020