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Datacom launches AI virtual work experience module

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Datacom adds a free AI workplace simulation on Forage to help students and career‑changers bridge New Zealand's widening AI skills gap.
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Sparkfly & PlayOn link school sports to retail data

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Sparkfly and PlayOn team up to tie retail offers and attribution to millions of US high school sports fans across ticketing and streaming.
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Rare PS5 Pro charity auction aids disabled children

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Sony Foundation New Zealand is auctioning a rare 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle, with every NZD $ raised funding holiday camps for disabled kids.
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KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.
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RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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education, learning & training
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digital divide
RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.
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ShadowTech25 inspires Manawatū girls to explore tech careers

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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ShadowTech25 inspired 24 Year 11 girls in Manawatū to explore diverse ICT careers through panels, activities, and industry insights, addressing NZ's skills shortage.
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IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.
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Tech aims to aid high school agriculture teachers

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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New Zealand agribusiness teachers embrace technology to teach the next generation of farmers at National Agribusiness Conference.
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High school eSports teams to clash live for the first time

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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The first high school eSports league in New Zealand kicks off tonight, with teams competing in League of Legends. Let the games begin!.
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Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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education, learning & training
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Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.
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Mashup competition for Christchurch schools

Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.