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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?

Poly is a global outfitter of pro-grade audio and video products, focusing on personal and group communication systems and solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021

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Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices

The Ministry of Education has recognised Cyclone as a key supplier for devices essential to online learning, driving the creation of a dedicated online store.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

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No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year

Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

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HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion

HCLTech celebrates the graduation of its first group of digital apprentices in New Zealand and plans to expand the program.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Nov 2023

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solarZero wins Finance for Impact Award at CFO Awards

solarZero, New Zealand's largest solar energy provider, has been awarded the Finance for Impact Award for its solarZero Schools initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023

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Cyclone selected as NZ MOE software licensing partner

Cyclone Computer Co. Ltd has been selected as the Ministry of Education's software licensing partner, providing Microsoft and non-Microsoft software.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2022

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Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?

The risks of online schooling in New Zealand are significantly higher than pre-pandemic, with cyber safety a major concern.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022

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Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity

Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021

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Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

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Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools

Microsoft has renewed a deal with the Ministry of Education that will continue provision of free access to Microsoft software in New Zealand schools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018

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Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education

Propellerhead donates tech gear to empower Kiwi youngsters in digital skills, boosting OMGTech!'s visionary education drive.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

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Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources

Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

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Digital tech to teach students about Passchendaele

Competition launched for New Zealand students to create digital curriculum resource on Battle of Passchendaele.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017

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COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?

Let's open up a dialogue around Communities of Online Learning. They bring a lot of concerns, but is there more to them than initial reports suggest?.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

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Education minister takes online teaching tools on tour

Education Minister announces regional expo tour to showcase tools and resources to support teachers and students in Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017