https://www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz/parents

"Keep It Real Online" is an initiative led by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs, offering parents a comprehensive suite of tools and advice to support digital whānau safety. Its resources cover critical topics like online bullying, grooming, pornography, sextortion, gaming, streaming, parental controls, privacy settings, scams, and violent extremism—providing practical guidance to help families navigate the complexities of the online world. The site also includes a 'Research' section featuring data-driven insights into how New Zealand caregivers understand and manage digital risk and exposure.

Best for: Helping parents understand and respond to online risks their children may face.

• Clear, practical advice on keeping children safe online
  
  

• Information about online bullying, grooming, and sextortion
  
  

• Support for dealing with exposure to inappropriate content (pornography, violent media, etc.)
  
  

• Guides for managing gaming, social media, and streaming platforms
  
  

• Tips on setting parental controls and understanding privacy settings
  
  

• Culturally relevant resources for Māori and Pacific whānau
  
  

• Videos, conversation starters, and downloadable tools for whānau
  
  

• Backed by NZ government—credible and up-to-date

https://netsafe.org.nz/

Netsafe is New Zealand’s trusted, not-for-profit expert in digital safety, offering free, confidential support, education, and advice on online harm for all ages—including dedicated resources for parents and caregivers. Families can access the Online Safety Parent Toolkit—a seven-step guide to digital parenting—plus downloadable toolkits, safety guides for social media platforms, resources to manage screen time, and templates like the ‘Family Safe Online Treaty’ to spark constructive conversations with tamariki. Netsafe also offers live help via helpline, SMS, and chat, and hosts webinars, learning modules, and child-friendly content like "Hector's World" to strengthen families’ digital resilience.

Best for: Ongoing digital parenting support and reporting online harm.

• Free, confidential help with online incidents (cyberbullying, scams, harmful content, etc.)
  
  

• Parenting Toolkit with 7 steps to digital safety at home
  
  

• Downloadable resources like the Family Online Safety Treaty
  
  

• Guides for using popular apps/platforms (e.g., TikTok, Roblox, Instagram) safely
  
  

• Tools to help manage screen time, device use, and family tech rules
  
  

• Content for younger tamariki like Hector’s World (online safety animation)
  
  

• School and kura support resources for whānau
  
  

• Real-time advice and reporting channels (phone, email, SMS)

https://parentingplace.nz/resources

Parenting Place is a nationwide family charity offering parents well-designed, practical support tailored to every stage of parenting. From free articles and digital resources to insightful courses and one-on-one coaching, their offerings are crafted with warmth, realism, and evidence-based strategies. Whether you're seeking help with screen time, anxiety, or everyday parenting challenges, Parenting Place has relatable tools like the “Digital Parenting: Raising Kids in an Online World” course, Space groups for new parents, and self-guided modules like “KFC: Kind, Firm, Calm” for mindful parenting.

Best for: General parenting strategies, emotional wellbeing, and family connection.

• Practical parenting tips based on NZ whānau needs and values
  
  

• Guidance on behaviour management, communication, and connection
  
  

• Courses on digital parenting, screen time, and device boundaries
  
  

• Free articles covering topics like anxiety, sibling conflict, discipline, and more
  
  

• One-on-one parent coaching and advice services
  
  

• Programmes for parents of babies to teens (e.g., Space, Toolbox)
  
  

• Tools for building family culture, resilience, and calm parenting styles