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N4L to upgrade and support wireless internet inside schools

Last updated on June 9, 2023 at 03:33 pm

Students across New Zealand will soon benefit from a more seamless and safer internet experience in their classrooms when Network for Learning (N4L) begins a four-year wireless upgrade programme next month. Minister of Education Chris Hipkins has announced classroom...

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N4L blocking more cyber threats for schools and kura

Last updated on June 21, 2023 at 12:28 pm

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - October 14, 2019 - The company managing internet services for schools and kura, The Network for Learning (N4L), has recorded a 54% increase in the number of cyber security threats it has blocked for schools between the second and third calendar...

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N4L helps NZQA get schools ready for digital exams

Last updated on September 30, 2019 at 12:42 pm

Exam support team to include technical readiness assessments led by N4L AUCKLAND, New Zealand, September 30, 2019 - Schools planning to offer digital exams this year can get their technical readiness assessed through a new programme led by Network for Learning (N4L)...

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Network for Learning welcomes two new directors

Last updated on August 28, 2019 at 05:46 pm

Anthony Briscoe and Sharon Cresswell appointed to N4L Board Crown Company Network for Learning (N4L) welcomes the appointment of Anthony Briscoe and Sharon Cresswell to its Board of Directors. N4L provides government-funded internet and cybersecurity services...

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New Zealand schools better equipped for cyber threats

Last updated on July 1, 2019 at 04:53 pm

Rollout of safer and smarter internet to 2,450 schools completed today  WELLINGTON, New Zealand, June 28, 2019 - Schools and kura across New Zealand are now better protected from cyber threats and harmful websites thanks to a nationwide rollout of new technology,...

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Pond to close 28 June

Last updated on May 22, 2019 at 03:10 pm

N4L keeps student-focussed safe internet services a top priority The Crown company tasked with connecting New Zealand schools to student-focussed internet services, Network for Learning (N4L) will end its support for Pond, a portal for teachers to find and share...

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Network for Learning welcomes Colin MacDonald as new Chair

Last updated on April 18, 2019 at 11:55 am

Crown Company Network for Learning (N4L) welcomes the appointment of Colin MacDonald as its new Chair. Prior to joining the N4L board, Mr MacDonald was Chief Executive at the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and Government Chief Digital Officer (CDO). During his...

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N4L a finalist in Broadband Awards

Last updated on October 12, 2018 at 08:49 am

Best Specialist Provider category recognises N4L’s unique student-focussed Managed Network Network for Learning (N4L) has been named as a finalist in the 2018 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards. The annual awards celebrate the “very best of the broadband industry” with...

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New CEO for N4L

Last updated on June 21, 2023 at 12:38 pm

Larrie Moore has been appointed as the new CEO of Crown-owned company Network for Learning Ltd (N4L), effective 7 February 2018. “Larrie is a proven business leader with a track record of launching and growing brands,” says N4L Chair Helen Robinson, who was last month...

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N4L working with Chorus to future-proof Managed Network

Last updated on June 21, 2023 at 12:37 pm

New initiatives to ensure barrier-free student internet access for learning. N4L CEO Greg Woolley, Chorus CEO Kate McKenzie and Haeata Community Campus Principal Andy Kai Fong Network for Learning (N4L) is taking another step toward ensuring barrier-free student...

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Network for Learning to Farewell CEO – Interim CEO Named

Last updated on October 16, 2017 at 01:30 pm

N4L CEO John Hanna (L) congratulates Greg Woolley (R) on his Interim CEO appointment. Following five years as inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Network for Learning (N4L), John Hanna is leaving the company. The N4L Board has appointed technology veteran Greg...

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