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Network for Learning helping future-proof online learning through delivery of key infrastructure upgrades at speed and scale
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 30 June 2025 Network for Learning (N4L) is making important progress in its delivery of two of the largest and most complex IT and public service projects in New Zealand. The Crown-owned organisation’s upgrade of schools’ Wi-Fi equipment as part...
Network for Learning’s 2024 Annual Report highlights innovation, delivery and greater security initiatives for Aotearoa schools
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 20 December 2024 Network for Learning (N4L) has released its 2024 Annual Report, the Crown company sharing highlights from another successful year of delivering projects at scale and creating secure, reliable digital environments for all schools...
Network for Learning leverage sector leadership and international expertise with two new appointments to Board of Directors
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 13 December 2024 Crown technology company, Network for Learning (N4L), has welcomed two new directors, Tony Brennan and Deidre Shea MNZM, to its Board. These appointments bring both education sector leadership and international expertise to the...
N4L teams up with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees for cybersecurity, web filtering and high-speed internet
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 7 October 2024 The Network for Learning (N4L) is excited to announce that Palo Alto Networks Ltd and 2degrees Mobile Ltd (2degrees) have been awarded long-term contracts as key partners in delivering N4L’s next iteration of the Managed Network...
MyN4L platform empowers schools with simplified control and insights into their online environment
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 19 September 2024 Network for Learning (N4L) has started rolling out its new self-service platform, MyN4L, to schools and kura across Aotearoa New Zealand. The Crown-owned company developed MyN4L in collaboration with educators to provide...
Enhanced cyber protection: N4L teams up with NCSC to better safeguard schools
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 16 July 2024 The Network for Learning (N4L), a Crown-owned company, has enhanced its cybersecurity network services for all state and state-integrated schools and kura by partnering with and integrating the National Cyber Security Centre’s...
Network for Learning’s 2023 Annual Report highlights continued delivery of vital digital infrastructure and cybersecurity services for schools around New Zealand
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 20 December 2023 Network for Learning (N4L) has released its 2023 Annual Report, which sees the Crown-owned company continue to deliver on its proven track record in developing and delivering managed broadband, Wi-Fi and cybersecurity products...
Satellite for Schools transforming digital learning in Aotearoa’s most remote locations
Connection to faster, more reliable internet through cutting-edge satellite technology is transforming digital learning at Aotearoa New Zealand’s most remote schools and kura. Network for Learning (N4L) has partnered with 2degrees to deliver the Satellite for Schools...
Jeremy Banks appointed new Chair of Network for Learning
Jeremy Banks (Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne ki Wairau, Ngāti Kuia) has been appointed the new Chair of Crown-owned organisation Network for Learning’s (N4L) Board of Directors. In the past five years, N4L has grown from providing internet connection and a basic firewall...
N4L partners with private sector ICT companies to upgrade schools’ Wi-Fi networks
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 3 March 2023 Crown-owned technology company The Network for Learning (N4L) has created new partnerships with five private sector IT companies to help deliver one of the largest IT projects in the country. The new partnerships will support N4L’s...
Network for Learning’s 2022 Annual Report reveals outstanding support for schools and rapid organisational growth
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 16 December 2022 Network for Learning (N4L) has released its 2022 Annual Report, which sees the Crown-owned company celebrating its 10-year anniversary and another year providing outstanding customer support to schools during a period of rapid...
Network for Learning wins two awards at industry-leading NZ Compare Awards
AUCKLAND, New Zealand Crown-owned technology company Network for Learning (N4L) is delighted to have won two awards - Broadband Provider of the Year and Best Customer Support - Broadband - at the NZ Compare Awards: Broadband, Energy & Mobile Awards 2022. The NZ...
Two new additions to Network for Learning’s Board of Directors
Crown technology company, Network for Learning (N4L), welcomes two new directors, Ming-chun Wu and Elle Archer, to its Board. These appointments add to the diversity of the N4L Board and bring additional knowledge of and relationships within the broader education...
First school in New Zealand connected to Hyperfibre
Network for Learning (N4L) has partnered with Spark and Chorus, to upgrade the first of a selected group of schools and kura with very high network usage to Hyperfibre - doubling their connection speed to 2Gbps, the fastest internet connection currently available for...
New Zealand’s most remote schools connected with 4G network upgrade
All three schools based in the Chatham Islands became better connected this April, with Network for Learning (N4L) and Wireless Nation rolling out the Rural Connectivity Group’s (RCG) new 4G network. N4L is proud to support this initiative, which is a result of the...
Hon Clare Curran joins Network for Learning Board
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, December 02, 2021 Crown technology company Network for Learning (N4L) welcomes Hon Clare Curran to its Board of Directors. Hon Curran served as the member of parliament for Dunedin South from 2008-2020. During this time, she held a number of...
N4L school survey sheds light on lockdowns, online safety and tech support
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, November 24, 2021. A new survey released today by Network for Learning (N4L) reveals the challenges experienced by schools around online safety, remote learning, and identifies four areas where schools would like more technology support. N4L...
Schools kept safe and away from distractions online – N4L report
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 8 July 2021 - More than 45 million potentially dangerous and distracting websites were blocked at schools every day during the second half of the 2020 school year, according to a new report released today by Network for Learning (N4L), the Crown...
N4L appoints Chief People Officer
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 18, 2021 - Crown company Network for Learning (N4L) is today announcing the appointment of Kim Hegarty to the newly created role of Chief People Officer, with effect from March 22. A returning New Zealander, Kim joins N4L following a...
N4L appoints inaugural Chief Customer & Brand Officer
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, February 9, 2021 - Today Crown company Network for Learning (N4L) welcomes Michelle Leadsom to the newly created role of Chief Customer & Brand Officer. Michelle will lead N4L’s growing customer-centric team, championing an excellent...