INTERFACE Magazine

Great crowd in at Rotorua. Looking forward to a great day at INTERFACEXpo 2926!

It’s almost here. INTERFACEXpo 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Lincoln. Doors open 8am for 8.40am start. We look forward to seeing everyone for the best digital education day of the year!

Ready to dive into this year’s Minecraft challenge? Entries are now open for this year’s INTERFACE Student Minecraft Competition, 'From Ocean to Plate'. The closing date is Friday 25 September (the end of Term 3). More details and entry form at interfaceonline.co.nz/minecraft2026/

Want to sharpen your digital skills, explore practical classroom strategies, and connect with other educators navigating the same e-learning challenges? Join us at INTERFACEXpo 2026 for inspiring sessions and real conversations. Book your free place at interfacexpo.nz/register2026/

And then there were 18! We have finlaised our sponsor line-up for INTERFACEXpo 2026. This year’s event brings together an outstanding group of sponsors – the innovators and industry leaders shaping the future of digital learning in schools. interfacexpo.nz/sponsors2026/

Can you help with a karakia? Would you and your class be interested in recording an opening and/or closing karakia for us to use at this year’s INTERFACEXpo events? If you are, please contact Greg Adams at greg.adams@interfacexpo.co.nz for further details.

If you’ve been meaning to sharpen your digital skills, explore practical classroom strategies, and connect with other educators navigating the same e-learning challenges – now’s the time to act! Join us at INTERFACEXpo 2026. It's FREE for shool educators. interfacexpo.nz/register2026/

Safer Internet Day 2026 takes place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, with Netsafe leading the initiative in New Zealand to promote a safer, more positive online world. For more information and to get involved, go to saferinternetday.nz

Is your school’s device storage and charging system a disaster waiting to happen? Prevent fire risk, securely charge, and protect your mobile device investments, with PC Locs Charging Stations and Carrier Carts. Find out more at forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

WIN 1 of 3 $1,000 Rebel Sports vouchers and see how Albany School transformed their print management with Business Distributors Ltd. (BDL) and HP. No registration required to watch. No obligation to do anything but learn from a fellow school's success. bdlcopiers.co.nz/watch-win/?utm…

Congratulations to the winners of this year's INTERFACE Student Minecraft Competition. Find out who they are at interfaceonline.co.nz/2025/11/12/min…

Google's back! We're delighted to announced that joining us again next year will be Google Education as a Gold sponsor at INTERFACEXpo.

We’d like to welcome ePlatform as a first time sponsor of INTERFACEXpo. ePlatform makes it easy for schools to provide 24/7 access to thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks from leading publishers. Learn more at interfacexpo.nz/2025/11/04/epl…

Thanks to everyone who entered our Minecraft competition. We'll be announced the results in our November magazine, on Wednesday 12 November.

Welcome to the first three sponsors signed up for next year’s INTERFACEXpo2026: Linewize, MOTAT and 3P Learning. They will be joining the events in Lincoln (Thursday 7 May), Rotorua (Tuesday 12 May) and Auckland (Thursday 14 May). interfacexpo.nz/2025/10/23/fir…

If you're entering our Student Minecraft competition, don't delay! There are just a few days to go. Entries close the end of this week, Friday 19 September. More details and entry form at interfaceonline.co.nz/minecraft2025/

From junior literacy to senior student wellbeing, ePlatform helps schools support the whole child. SuperLit Decodable Readers follow a clear phonics progression through a 10-level program with voiceover and worksheets. For free print samples go to form.jotform.com/24267607879607…

Recent research by NZCER offers a glimpse into the perception and use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) primary classrooms (Years 5–8). Read more interfaceonline.co.nz/2025/08/25/sur…

Accessit Roadshow returns to Aotearoa – and it's bigger than ever! Starting this month, get ready for a learning-packed day about real PD while connecting with other schools, as well as showing what’s possible in your school library and beyond. accessitlibrary.com/roadshow/

Calling all esports enthusiasts. In November, Manurewa Intermediate School is hosting its 4th South Auckland Esport Tournament on 12 November. You're invited to enter teams for Rocket League matches. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…