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.
New to leading a school?
Explore how N4L supports school leadership. Whether you’re new to the principal role or simply new to N4L, this guide will help you understand the services, support, and setup options available to your school.
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.
The latest Read more
Term one 2026 N4L IN BRIEF blog
In this edition, we highlight a recent cybersecurity case and learn more about a tool that can help strengthen schools defences, read now!
Beyond the password: Combating security fatigue in your school
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Why identity is the foundation of modern cybersecurity in schools
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