Supporting schools together
N4L works alongside government, education, and technology providers to deliver safer, more reliable internet services for schools and kura — supporting secure digital learning environments across Aotearoa.
Our smart technology products and services help enable the important work IT providers do to support schools and kura.
Product & tech info
A quick overview of N4L products and programmes of work.
Working with N4L
How we partner with IT providers to help deliver services to schools and kura.
Support Hub
N4L’s knowledge base, including helpful guides and resources.
We’re upgrading the Managed Network
The upgrade involves replacing school firewalls before they reach end-of-life, to avoid operational and security implications, and switching to a new internet connection. It is rolling out across all eligible schools between now and mid-2026.
Our panel partners
Our two technology panels are made up of highly-skilled installers and IT providers from around the country. They have proven track-records of working successfully with schools and in helping to deliver N4L projects.
Useful links
Alerts
Stay informed with the latest updates, advisories and planned maintenance.
Panel Member Info Centre
For information regarding our panel member resources, policies and procedures, please visit our Panel Member Info Centre.
N4L’s Training Hub
Utilise Secure Access guides and on-demand training videos via our Training Hub.
Recommended blocked web filtering categories and websites
There are a number of web filtering categories that we recommend all schools and kura block as well as additional categories that they can choose to block at their discretion (e.g. social networking).
School Wi-Fi upgrade brochure
As part of the Wi-Fi upgrade, we’re future-proofing school networks by replacing ageing equipment with new wireless technology and improving school security postures through segmenting networks and identifying users and devices.
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
‘Please enter your password’ - this is a phrase that can spark a specific kind of dread in a busy school staff member....
Why identity is the foundation of modern cybersecurity in schools
For school leaders, cybersecurity now plays a central role in protecting students and staff, and ensuring school...