Community Noticeboard

Correspondence & Distance Learning

Open Polytechnic

New Zealand's specialist provider of distance and open learning. Nationally recognised qualifications by correspondence.

Available: Certificates, diplomas & degrees

Correspondence & Distance Learning

Te Kura (The Correspondence School)

NCEA levels 1–3 and foundation learning by distance. Supports learners of all ages including adults in custody.

Available: NCEA, foundation, senior secondary

Correspondence & Distance Learning

Massey University Distance Learning

Extramural university study across business, humanities, sciences and social work.

Available: Undergraduate & postgraduate degrees

Correspondence & Distance Learning

The Open University (NZ enrolments)

Overseas distance study accepted by many NZ learners. Wide range of subjects available by correspondence.

Fee-Free Education

Fees Free NZ

Government-funded first-year tertiary study or two years of industry training for eligible learners.

Available: Level 3+ study & apprenticeships

Fee-Free Education

TEC — Foundation Learning

Free foundation-level courses in literacy, numeracy and study skills to prepare for further training or work.

Available: Level 1–2 foundation

Fee-Free Education

Literacy Aotearoa

Free tutoring in reading, writing, maths and digital skills for adults across New Zealand.

Fee-Free Education

Workbridge — Employment Preparation

Free employment preparation and support for people with a health condition, injury or disability.

Fee-Free Education

Digital Boost

Free digital literacy training funded by MBIE — practical online skills.

Trades & Employment

BCITO — Building & Construction

Apprenticeships and qualifications in carpentry, brick & block laying, painting, flooring and more.

Trades & Employment

Primary ITO — Horticulture & Agriculture

On-job training and apprenticeships across horticulture, agriculture and farming.

Trades & Employment

Competenz — Manufacturing & Engineering

Trades training in engineering, manufacturing, print and food & beverage.

Trades & Employment

ServiceIQ — Hospitality & Retail

Apprenticeships and traineeships in hospitality, retail, aviation, travel and tourism.

Trades & Employment

Skills — Business & Trades

Business, security, cleaning, painting and plumbing qualifications.

Health & Wellbeing

1737 — Need to Talk?

Free national helpline. Call or text 1737 anytime to speak with a trained counsellor.

Health & Wellbeing

Alcohol Drug Helpline

Free, confidential 24/7 support for addiction — call 0800 787 797.

Health & Wellbeing

Salvation Army — Bridge Programme

Free addiction treatment and recovery support across New Zealand.

Health & Wellbeing

MoneyTalks — Financial Mentoring

Free, confidential financial mentoring service — call 0800 345 123.

Women's Services

Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou

Supports tamariki and whānau of people in prison — parenting programmes and mentoring.

Women's Services

Women's Refuge NZ

Safe housing, advocacy and 24/7 crisis support — call 0800 733 843.

Women's Services

Shine — Family Safety

Support for people affected by family violence — helpline 0508 744 633.

Women's Services

New Zealand Prostitutes' Collective

Health, safety and reintegration support for women exiting sex work.

Education Resources

Careers.govt.nz

Career planning, job profiles and study pathway guidance from the NZ Government.

Education Resources

Sorted — Financial Literacy

Free tools and courses for budgeting, saving and managing debt.

Education Resources

Khan Academy

Free online lessons in maths, science, computing and study skills.

Education Resources

NetSafe — Digital Skills

Guides to staying safe online, digital literacy and internet basics.

Employment & Reintegration

Work and Income (WINZ)

Job search support, benefits, training incentive allowance and reintegration assistance.

Employment & Reintegration

New Zealand Howard League

Driver licensing, literacy and reintegration programmes for people in and leaving prison.

Employment & Reintegration

Workwise

Employment support for people managing mental health or complex challenges.

Employment & Reintegration

Path2Work

CV help, interview coaching and employer connections for job seekers.

Employment & Reintegration

Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua — New Beginnings

Therapeutic court and community support focused on rehabilitation.