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Is voluntary cybersecurity enough for NZ's critical infrastructure?

Critical infrastructure - that term by itself sounds impressive, maybe even distressing. But what makes critical infrastructure so significant?.

By Jan Klinkner • 6 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

eLearning

Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'

Summer holiday slump in learning retention has been combated by a digital programme developed by the University of Auckland.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

EduTech

Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool

Educators slam new Govt assessment tool, claiming it narrows curriculum focus and undermines quality teaching by emphasising flawed standards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017

National Standards

National Standards in schools: New survey finds out what educators really think

New Zealand principals and teachers are questioning the impact of National Standards on student achievement and motivation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016

EduTech

Calls for review of national standards

NZ education sector demands a review of national standards, citing lack of confidence and effectiveness, per Principals' Federation spokesperson.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2013

EduTech

Snapshot of key educational statistics now online

New educational data provides insight into school performance, drawing both interest and criticism over its accuracy and fairness.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013

EduTech

PaCT sent packing by teachers

Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013

National Standards

Nuts and bolts of govt fibre network

ICT Minister Steven Joyce and the Telecommunications Carriers Forum (TCF) are working to establish national standards for the ultra-fast broadband rollout.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009

Global Stories

National Standards stories

Unified Communications

Scam Awareness Week shines a light on the collective effort needed to fight scams

Australians lost over AUD $119 million to scams in early 2025, highlighting the urgent need for collective action from individuals, businesses and government.

By Sumir Bhatia • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025