Netsafe

Netsafe Netsafe is an independent non-profit organisation supporting people in Aotearoa New Zealand to have safe and positive online experiences.

We keep people of all ages safe online by providing free support, advice and education. Under New Zealand's Harmful Digital Communications Act, Netsafe runs a helpline service 7 days a week to provide expert incident advice to people experiencing harm online:

Call Toll-free 0508 Netsafe (0508 638 723)
Text Netsafe to 4282
Email [email protected]
Online report form or chatbot 24/7 at netsafe.org

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Netsafe also provides specialised support for the education sector, visit Netsafe Schools: netsafe.org.nz/the-kit/

Netsafety Week 2026 is coming this August 🗓 17–23 August 2026This year’s theme, Online safety is a team sport — play you...
27/05/2026

Netsafety Week 2026 is coming this August
🗓 17–23 August 2026

This year’s theme, Online safety is a team sport — play your part, is all about coming together to help create safer online spaces across Aotearoa New Zealand.

There are so many ways to get involved. From hosting a small activity to sharing resources or joining one of our events, every action helps.

Take a look at our draft programme and register your interest here : https://netsafe.org.nz/netsafety-week-2026

⚠️ Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted behaviour that causes fear or distress. It can happen both online and ...
25/05/2026

⚠️ Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted behaviour that causes fear or distress. It can happen both online and offline through phones, social media, location sharing, fake accounts, messaging, and other digital spaces.

From today, stalking will officially become a criminal offence in Aotearoa New Zealand. Under the new law, repeated behaviour directed at another person that is likely to cause fear or distress may be considered stalking, including behaviour carried out online or through digital technology.

Online stalking can include:
• repeated unwanted messages or contact
• monitoring someone’s activity or location
• fake accounts or impersonation
• threats or intimidation online
• sharing or threatening to share private information or intimate images
• attempts to access someone’s accounts or devices 📱

Netsafe has worked alongside Women's Refuge New Zealand
, Shine, The Light Project, Auckland Women's Centre to develop guidance, support, and practical safety information to help people better understand stalking behaviours and where to seek help. 💜

Visit our stalking resource page here : https://netsafe.org.nz/online-abuse-and-harassment/stalking

🎧 Resources from the Digital Guardian GuideThe Screen From Our Side is a youth-led podcast sharing real, unfiltered pers...
25/05/2026

🎧 Resources from the Digital Guardian Guide

The Screen From Our Side is a youth-led podcast sharing real, unfiltered perspectives on growing up in a digital world.

Created by rangatahi in Dunedin, the series explores the realities of life online from social media and identity to online harm, wellbeing, gaming, and emerging technologies like AI.

Through honest conversations and lived experiences, young people share how digital spaces shape connection, pressure, creativity, and everyday life online.

Explore the podcast series and more free resources through the Digital Guardian Guide https://digitalguardian.guide/ or by listening to the full playlist here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6zEmvw4VkV58wQDuWrLIe2

New Roblox safety updates are rolling out for younger players in Aotearoa New Zealand.Roblox has announced new age-based...
19/05/2026

New Roblox safety updates are rolling out for younger players in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Roblox has announced new age-based account experiences for players under 16, including:
🧒 Roblox Kids (ages 5–8)
🎮 Roblox Select (ages 9–15)

These updates are designed to create more age-appropriate online experiences and provide parents and caregivers with greater visibility and control over how younger players use the platform.

The updates include:
• expanded parental controls
• updated communication and chat settings
• more tailored game and content recommendations
• additional account restrictions and safety protections
• simplified experiences for younger users

Features for younger users will now be more limited by default, with additional permissions and settings managed through parent accounts.

As online platforms continue to evolve, it’s a good reminder for parents and caregivers to regularly check in on:
• privacy settings
• who young people are playing or chatting with
• screen time tools
• how to get help if something goes wrong online

Read more from Roblox here:
https://about.roblox.com/newsroom/2026/04/introducing-roblox-kids-and-select-accounts

14/05/2026

💗 Today is Pink Shirt Day, a day to stand together against bullying, celebrate kindness, and help create communities where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

For Pink Shirt Day, we asked youth aged 13-17 as part of our Young Digital Leaders programme to share what cyberbullying means to them, in their own words.

As more of our lives happen online, creating safer digital spaces is something we all play a part in. Listening, supporting others, and speaking up can make a real difference.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora.
Speak up. Stand together.

If you or someone you know needs support with online bullying or harassment, Netsafe is here to help. 💗

Visit our resources on Cyberbullying in our new Digital Guardian Guide linked here https://digitalguardian.guide/

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa

The Digital Guardian Guide is now live! A free online resource from Netsafe, supported by The Spark Foundation, designed...
13/05/2026

The Digital Guardian Guide is now live!

A free online resource from Netsafe, supported by The Spark Foundation, designed to help parents, caregivers and whānau navigate digital life with young people.

Inside the guide you’ll find:
💜 Practical parenting advice
💬 Conversation starters
🌐 Easy-to-understand guidance about online life
🎧 Tools and resources for the whole whānau
🛟 Support for common online challenges

Whether you’re navigating gaming, social media, online harm, algorithms or AI, the Digital Guardian Guide is designed to help you feel more informed, supported and confident along the way.

You don’t need to know everything, just a place to start.

Explore the guide now at https://digitalguardian.guide 💜

This Pink Shirt Day (15th May), we’re proud to be raising awareness on cyberbullying to help parents, caregivers and whā...
10/05/2026

This Pink Shirt Day (15th May), we’re proud to be raising awareness on cyberbullying to help parents, caregivers and whānau better understand its impact, and how to support young people through it. 💗

From harmful messages and fake profiles to exclusion and harassment, online harm can have very real effects but support is available and small conversations can make a big difference.

For practical tips, conversation starters and support resources, the Netsafe Digital Guardian Guide is coming very soon. In the meantime, you can learn more about recognising and responding to cyberbullying on our Cyberbullying resource page https://netsafe.org.nz/bullying/cyberbullying

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora.
Speak up. Stand together. Help create safer online spaces for everyone.

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