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 their ākonga from the worst of the web.
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 outcomes for all.
Fully funded
internet for all state and state-integrated schools & kura
900,000+
2,470+
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.”
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