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MARK YOUR CALENDARS 💜

📅 16-22 August 2027

Netsafety Week is returning in 2027, bringing Aotearoa New Zealand together once again to help create a safer, more positive online world.

Want to be part of Netsafety Week 2027?

Whether you’re interested in speaking, partnering, sponsoring, getting your organisation or community involved, or simply want to know what’s coming next, join our Netsafety Week newsletter.

Be the first to hear about opportunities to get involved, key announcements, resources and everything we have planned for 2027.

👉 Sign up to the Netsafety Week newsletter: https://netsafe.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5848e4ce565c4038ed56c922a&id=ee5ad3fe97

Save the date. We’ll see you in 2027. 👀

And our winners are…

🏆 Botany Library (Botany Town Centre)
🏆 Wānaka Library
🏆 Oamaru Library

As part of Netsafety Week 2026, we sent library packs filled with online safety resources and activities to participating libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and invited them to get creative with their Netsafety Week displays.

And wow, did they deliver! 💜

We received so many fantastic entries this year, and we loved seeing the different ways libraries brought online safety to life in their communities.

A huge congratulations to our winners, and an equally huge thank you to every library that took part. Whether you created a full display, shared our resources, highlighted online safety books or started conversations with your community, you helped Play Your Part in making the online world a safer, more positive place.

We loved seeing Netsafety Week pop up in libraries around the country and can't wait for next years already!

💜 Yesterday wrapped up Netsafety Week 2026!

And what a week it was!

Take a look at just a small snapshot of what happened across the country!

Across Aotearoa New Zealand, organisations, communities, libraries, schools, partners, speakers and individuals came together to play their part in creating a safer, more positive online world.

From community displays and resources popping up around the country, to billboards, partner activations, conversations and webinars bringing together voices, it’s been incredible to see Netsafety Week come to life in so many different ways.

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved. Whether you joined a webinar, shared a resource, started a conversation, created a display, supported the campaign or simply took the time to learn something new, you played your part.

And while Netsafety Week may be over for another year, online safety is a team sport all year round. 💜

Ngā mihi nui, Aotearoa New Zealand. We can’t wait to share what’s next, including the dates for Netsafety Week 2027!

Watch this space. 👀

Our Media Partners for Netsafety Week 2026 played their part by getting out into communities and onto billboards across Aotearoa, New Zealand to help amplify the importance of online safety conversations through trusted channels.

A huge thank you to Phantom Billstickers for displays across the country, Consumer NZ for sharing Netsafety Week content and to Jessica Walker for bringing her insights to our Scamscape Aotearoa webinar and Jolly Billboards for the fantastic digital billboards helping spread the Netsafety Week message.

When it comes to online safety, reaching people with the right information matters and we’re grateful to have these organisations helping us spread the word.

Thank you for playing your part. 💜

💜 Every part of the team makes a difference.

A big thank you to Microsoft and Kendons Business Advisors, our Supporting Partners for Netsafety Week 2026, for getting behind this year’s campaign and playing their part.

Their support helps us extend the reach of Netsafety Week, share important online safety information and resources, and encourage more people across Aotearoa New Zealand to think about the role we can all play online.

Together, we can help create a safer, more positive online world. 🙌

Thank you, Microsoft and Kendons, for being part of the team.

💜 Online safety is a team sport, and it takes support from across Aotearoa to help make Netsafety Week happen.

A big thank you to Google, our Community Partner for Netsafety Week 2026 for playing their part in helping support us in bringing this year’s campaign to communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Their support helps us create and share resources, spark important conversations and encourage more people to get involved in building a safer, more positive online world.

Netsafety Week may be one week, but creating a safer internet is something we all have a role in, all year round.

Thank you, Google, for being part of the team. 🙌

💜 A huge thank you to our Major Partners this Netsafety Week 2026.

Online safety isn’t just an individual responsibility – it’s something we all contribute to. From supporting friends and whānau to setting positive examples in our communities, every action makes a difference.

Our Major Partners have played an important role in bringing Netsafety Week 2026 to life, helping us extend the reach of the campaign, share online safety information and resources, contribute expertise and perspectives to our programme, and encourage more people and communities across Aotearoa to get involved.

We’re incredibly grateful to One New Zealand, TrendLife ,Spark, Meta, Snapchat, TikTok , Roblox for supporting Netsafety Week 2026.

Online safety is a team sport. Thanks for playing your part. 💜

🏆 Community Champion of the Day: Rachel Mortimer

We're proud to recognise Rachel Mortimer from Trinity Catholic College as the final Netsafety Week Community Champion for 2026.

Rachel is passionate about helping young people navigate the digital world safely and confidently. She leads digital safety initiatives at Trinity Catholic College, supports students and whānau through parent education evenings, and promotes a values-based approach that encourages young people to make safe, informed choices online.

By balancing guidance with trust and respect, Rachel empowers students to develop the skills, confidence and judgement they need to navigate both the online and offline world. Whether educating families, supporting school events or responding to online safety concerns, she is committed to creating a positive and safe digital culture for her school community.

Reflecting on the recognition, Rachel shared:

"I feel very honoured to be recognised as a Community Champion in my community. The real win for me is seeing our rangatahi and whānau at Trinity Catholic College grow in confidence and knowledge as they navigate the digital world. We support students in applying our core school values equally across both their online spaces and in-person relationships. Encouraging open, honest dialogue ensures technology remains a positive, safe tool for our whole school community. Thank you to Netsafe for supporting our ongoing work to protect and empower our youth."

Learn more about Trinity Catholic College and their Cyber Safety here: https://www.trinity.school.nz/about/cyber-safety

Thank you, Rachel, for your passion and commitment to creating safer digital communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. 💜

Have you got lunch plans? It’s our final webinar of Netsafety Week 2026!

Grab your lunch and join us at 12pm for Holding the Line: Moderating Online Communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Online communities can be incredible places for connection, support and belonging, but keeping those spaces safe can also bring complex challenges for the people behind the moderation.

Today, we’re bringing together moderators and community leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand to talk about what it really takes to create safer online spaces, navigate challenging content and conversations, and support the wellbeing of moderators themselves.

🎤 Hear from:
🔹 Mark Wilson – Senior Media Advisor, Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
🔹 Katie Brown – Chief Executive, Social Good
🔹 Richard Knights – Moderator, What's News Dunedin Facebook Group
🔹 Melodie Jacquinod – Senior Social Media Specialist, Auckland Council
🔹 Ollie – Discord Community Moderator

Facilitated by Michael des Tombe, Chief Legal Advisor at Netsafe.

📅 Today – Friday 21 August
🕛 12.00pm NZT

There’s still time to register: https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xMZQ77lJS0KoPafGUc2Ccw #/registration

Can’t join us live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards.

Join us for one last Netsafety Week kōrero! 💜