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  • Netsafety Week 2026 - Online Safety is a Team Sport!

      11 August 2026
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    Play your part this Netsafety Week. Donate to Netsafe's work in protecting and assisting the hundreds of thousands of Kiwi's that need our resources, support and direct assistance each year.

    Children, young people, older adults and everyone in between. There is a real human cost to online harm, it doesn't just live on a device or in the cloud. It shows up in everyday people's lives, mentally, emotionally, financially and event physically.

    Your donation can helps us make a huge difference in providing timely advice, support and resources where and when they are needed most.

    Donate now in honour of Netsafety Week 2026.

    You can also join one of nine free webinars, access free resources and find out how to participate by visiting https://netsafe.org.nz/netsafety-week-2026

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  • Your donation powers what’s next

      2 December 2025
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    Kia ora and thank you for backing Netsafe. Your support keeps online safety help free for people across Aotearoa, and it’s driving our next wave of work. Including:

    Digital Guardians Guide (coming soon)

    An interactive and comprehensive toolkit for parents and whānau with clear, non-judgy advice and simple steps to build safer digital habits at home.

    Scam Support and Rapid Response

    Scams are growing and changing fast. This service isn’t funded right now, we’re doing it anyway, but stretched. Donations let us create fresh scam resources, issue timely alerts, and support people with “what to do next” when they’re targeted.

    Youth-led initiatives nationwide

    We’re supporting rangatahi from across NZ to take part in our Youth Action Squad to co-design resources and initiatives that reflect real online life. Funding covers workshops, collaboration, and youth-driven content.

    AI companions: emerging harm

    Chatbot “friends” are booming, and we’re seeing risks like dependency, sexualised content, manipulation, and unsafe advice. We’re researching NZ impacts and building guidance and response pathways.

    Rising harms: sextortion

    Sextortion is escalating, especially for young people. We’re strengthening prevention through campaigns, school/whānau guidance, and support pathways so targets can act early and safely.

    Thank you for making this possible. If you can donate again or share this page, you’re helping keep more people safe online.

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  • Netsafety Week 2025 is nearly here - support our work on behalf of all New Zealanders

      24 July 2025
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    This Netsafety Week 28 July - 1 August we're celebrating the 'power in partnership' with the many communities, organisations and individuals that help us shape a safer online world. That includes everyday Kiwi's that use our services and share our resources with friends, family and community. Check out how you can get involved with webinars, library activations and more at https://netsafe.org.nz/netsafety-week-2025

    If you're keen to support our work and some of the critical areas of need, donate to Netsafe today.

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  • R:SCAM is Back!

      17 June 2024
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    Today, Netsafe New Zealand has entered the AI for good space to boost New Zealand’s anti-scam efforts.

    Our award-winning Re:Scam AI tool is back at rescam.org. It’s designed to waste scammers' time and keep them from targeting new victims.

    Re:Scam 2.0 is our custom artificial intelligence system, built by our data science, design and innovation teams, to engage scammers in endless conversations, making it hard for them to realise they're not talking with a human.

    By forwarding suspicious emails to me@rescam.org, people can help disrupt scams, learn about cybercriminal tactics, and help Netsafe build our cyber smarts. See www.rescam.org for more.

    Donate now and help Netsafe fund tools like RE:SCAM and continue to provide new ways to keep Kiwis safe online.

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  • Netsafe launches new flagship programme for kids

      9 May 2024
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    It's finally here!

    In response to growing concerns over New Zealand children's online safety in the fast-evolving digital landscape, Netsafe has unveiled its new, bi-lingual flagship programme Hector's World, to bridge the current gap in online safety education for vulnerable children aged 5-10 years, their teachers, parents and caregivers.

    Covering topical issues such as cyberbullying, privacy, digital footprint and balancing online and offline time, Hector’s World is a fun, animated series in English and te reo Māori, paired with educational materials to help children learn to navigate the online world safely.

    See the coverage on Breakfast TV here https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/01/hector-resurfaces-to-float-online-safety-ideas-for-kids/

    This project has been a significant undertaking for a not-for-profit, but with such a huge gap in resources to keep the 400,000+ children in this age range safe online, we felt compelled to act.

    We need your support to help get Hector's World into every home and every classroom in New Zealand!

    Head over to our dedicated Hector's World Givealittle page and find out how you can support this critical programme for our tamariki.

    https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-hectors-world-online-safety-for-kids

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  • Help us bring back Hector's World!

      4 December 2023
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    In 2024 Netsafe is bringing back our beloved Hector's World animated cartoon series and national online safety programme for children aged 6-10, and we need your help to do it.

    Now more than ever, it's crucial that we educate our kids on how to navigate the digital world safely. The series covers crucial topics such as personal information protection, recognising online risks, and responsible digital behaviour.

    Each episode presents scenarios that empower children to make informed decisions when using the internet fostering a positive and interactive learning experience.

    If you're a parent, carer, or educator, you will know just how much this is needed as a resource for the home and classroom.

    Netsafe is a not-for-profit charity, committed to creating resources for public good, but we need your support to make it happen. Donate now to bring back Hector in April 2024, with a whole new cast of friends and over 60 learning resources!

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