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Cyclone selected as NZ MOE software licensing partner
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Cyclone selected as NZ MOE software licensing partner

Cyclone Computer Co. Ltd has been selected as the Ministry of Education's software licensing partner, providing Microsoft and non-Microsoft software.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?
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Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?

The risks of online schooling in New Zealand are significantly higher than pre-pandemic, with cyber safety a major concern.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity
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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
Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide
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Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools
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Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools

Microsoft has renewed a deal with the Ministry of Education that will continue provision of free access to Microsoft software in New Zealand schools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education
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Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education

Propellerhead donates tech gear to empower Kiwi youngsters in digital skills, boosting OMGTech!'s visionary education drive.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources
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Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources

Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Digital tech to teach students about Passchendaele
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Digital tech to teach students about Passchendaele

Competition launched for New Zealand students to create digital curriculum resource on Battle of Passchendaele.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?
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COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?

Let's open up a dialogue around Communities of Online Learning. They bring a lot of concerns, but is there more to them than initial reports suggest?.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Education minister takes online teaching tools on tour
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Education minister takes online teaching tools on tour

Education Minister announces regional expo tour to showcase tools and resources to support teachers and students in Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Communities of online learning a step closer
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Communities of online learning a step closer

New Zealand moves closer to implementing online learning with second reading of Education (Update) Amendment Bill. #COOL #education.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Digital tech at the forefront of education direction
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Digital tech at the forefront of education direction

New Zealand Education Ministry prioritizes digital technologies at annual conference, acknowledging need for education system to keep up.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Govt continues to splash out on school redevelopment
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Govt continues to splash out on school redevelopment

Government to invest $13 million in redevelopment of Warkworth Primary School to address roll growth and update infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
​Govt opens innovative new school in Christchurch
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​Govt opens innovative new school in Christchurch

Prime Minister Bill English and Minister of Education Hekia Parata open the Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa
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Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa

The lines between the Republic of Korea and New Zealand have been significantly bolstered with a recently signed statement.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017

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Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices
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Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices

The Ministry of Education has recognised Cyclone as a key supplier for devices essential to online learning, driving the creation of a dedicated online store.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
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No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year

Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017