Tech tips for new year
2021 is here but is your tech ready? Get our tips now.
Support Safer Internet Day!
Coming up on 9 February
People are relying on the internet more than ever before which makes staying safe online very important. This is why we’re encouraging everyone to become a Safer Internet Day supporter. Safer Internet Day is a global event on 9 February aimed at encouraging and promoting a better online experience celebrated by more than 50 nations. Netsafe is the host in Aotearoa and we’re inviting organisations, schools and individuals to join us and help spread the day’s messages. Find out more at netsafe.org.nz/sid21
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7th January 2021 Distressing content
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5th January 2021 Cold call scams
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2nd January 2021 COVID-19 Scam Spotting
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22nd December 2020 Join us for Safer Internet Day
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15th December 2020 Meet our interns
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13th December 2020 Shopping online safely
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10th December 2020 Understanding delivery scams
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7th September 2020 Helping young people exposed to upsetting content
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Tips & advice
Distressing content
Sometimes you might find content online that you never intend to look it. This can be distressing and it’s hard to know what to do. Get help now.
Privacy Breaches
Understanding New Zealand’s Privacy Act, the privacy principles and how to make a complaint about a breach of privacy
Advice for parents
Netsafe’s Parent Toolkit Resource
Netsafe has created the Online Safety Parent Toolkit to get parents and whānau talking about online safety. As young people spend more time online, it’s …
Social media advice for parents
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand Social media can be a great way to stay connected to friends and family, however there …
Helping young people exposed to upsetting content
Before young people start using technology, it’s crucial you talk to them about the type of things they might see online and develop strategies on …
Online scams
COVID-19 Scam Spotting
Netsafe is urging people to be vigilant to opportunistic scammers looking to profit from COVID-19. We’ve seen first-hand how scammers are using COVID-19 as the …
Understanding delivery scams
With more people shopping online, many opportunistic scammers are now targeting internet users by sending emails and text messages that impersonate delivery companies. Read on to find …
NZTA related scams
The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is often used by scammers to trick people into giving away their personal details or paying money. There …
Recent Work
COVID-19 online harm insights
As COVID-19 reached the shores of New Zealand and the country went into Lockdown, Netsafe had a big job ahead. With everyone suddenly working and …
Join us for Safer Internet Day
People are relying on the internet more than ever so we’re inviting you to join us in becoming a Safer Internet Day supporter in 2021! Find out how to get involved now.
Meet our interns
The Netsafe team is being schooled on all things Gen Z thanks to the arrival of Sarisha and Bhaj, our Summer interns, from our Youth …