Providing faster, safer internet for Aotearoa New Zealand’s schools and kura
We connect
Tūhono
We connect kura to faster, safer internet for learning.
We protect
Tiaki
We help protect kura, kaiako and ākonga online.
We support
Tautoko
We support kura and IT providers every step of the way, with expertise, tools and insights.
Network for Learning (N4L) is a Crown-owned technology company that connects schools and kura across the country to safer and more reliable internet. We’re one of the largest broadband networks in Aotearoa New Zealand, accounting for nearly 25% of the country’s daytime business internet traffic, and our aim is to improve digital learning experiences and educational outcomes for all.
Fully funded
internet for all state and state-integrated schools & kura
905,000+
2,500+
We’re here for schools and kura
Want to know more about N4L, who we are, and what we do? Here’s a snapshot of how we connect, protect and support schools and kura so ākonga can learn in a safer online environment.
“As a small school with no external IT support, N4L set up the new Ministry-funded email protection service on our behalf, making getting on board super easy. It’s great to have the peace of mind knowing that our school has this extra protection in place.”
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
What you need to know about online safety & web filtering
N4L’s Web Filtering is one of the online safety tools that schools can use to help block inappropriate websites and applications for ākonga.
Hornby High School
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Working together to build a safer internet – N4L supporting Safer Internet Day
As Safer Internet Day rolls around at the start of each school year, it is a great reminder of what we can be doing...
How a firewall helps control the flow of information into and out of your school’s network
A firewall is a roadblock between your network and the internet. By monitoring and managing incoming and outgoing traffic, it helps protect you from risky data sharing and online threats. For schools and kura, it’s an essential part of a safer, more secure network setup.
Here’s what you need to know:
N4L’s Web Filtering is one tool to help protect ākonga online
How do you help protect ākonga from inappropriate websites or apps without restricting relevant information? Web filtering is one of the answers. N4L’s web filtering service lets you choose to block specific websites, applications or categories, so your school network is a safer place when browsing online.
Here’s how it works.