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.
More visibility.
More control.
Introducing MyN4L. A self-service platform with smart and simple tools to help manage your school’s 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
The latest Read more
Term one N4L IN BRIEF blog
In our latest blog we share some exciting project updates and a handy flyer explaining who to go to for network help.
How AI and N4L are helping prevent cyber threats
AI may be ramping up cybercriminals’ efforts, but it’s also a powerful force for bolstering cybersecurity protections.
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...