Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakatalofa atu, Mālō e lelei, Kia orāna, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa nī, Tālofa, Noaˈia ˈe mḁuri, Mālō le soifua, Kam na mauri, Sharing on behalf of the Equitable Digital Access team at the Ministry of Education The Ministry of Education recognises that not everyone can currently access the internet at home.

The Ministry’s Equitable Digital Access initiative provides fully funded internet connection to learners/ākonga who do not have home internet connection.

To be eligible for internet connection, a learner/ākonga must:

• be enrolled & attending a school
• be in Year 0 to 15
• not have access to an internet connection at home.

This support is only available until 30th June 2024.

Families, schools, & community groups can apply for student connections by:

• emailing the Equitable Digital Access (EDA) team at EDA@education.govt.nz
• emailing the Equitable Digital Operating System (EDOS)teamat support@edos.kiwi
• contacting the EDOS team between Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, on 0800 441 844

For more information about the initiative, refer to the attached flyer or go to the following websites:

• The Ministry of Education website: https://www.education.govt.nz/school/digital-technology/your-schools-ict-network/enabling-home-internet-access-for-your-community/#Eduroam
• The Equitable Digital Operating System (EDOS) website: https://edos.kiwi/

Any queries, please refer to the above contact details.