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Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.
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Hands-on review: Osmo Genius Starter Kit

Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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Osmo Genius Kit turns iPads into educational tools for kids. We tested it out with our favourite child Avi. Find out our verdict!.
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Teaching remotely in a COVID-19 world

Fri, 8th May 2020
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The principles of blended learning means that meaningful learning can take place at home, and allow the students and teachers to interact and collaborate.
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Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.
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ChildForum raises concerns about NZ's early childhood education

Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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In New Zealand there is a growing concern about early childhood education (ECE) and the lack of response from the Government, according to ChildForum.
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Changes to NZ's early education could require significant investment

Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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Education Minister releases report on improving early learning transitions, but NZEI Te Riu Roa warns of need for funding boost.
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Storypark cloud community rolled out in NZ kindergartens

Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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The Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has announced it will be providing all parents at their 111 centres with Storypark during term 1, 2015.
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Are iPads essential for learning in New Zealand classrooms?

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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In New Zealand, a $129,975 study led by Dr. Greg Falloon explores iPads' role in enhancing student problem-solving and thinking in classrooms.
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Childchat app assists with early education

Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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New Childchat app aims to increase understanding of speech and language development in children. #ChildchatApp #SpeechDevelopment.