Cybersafety: Valuable Webinars and Podcasts for Parents
By Rachel Mortimer | Posted: Thursday October 15, 2026
Netsafe NZ has a range of free webinars coming up, with practical advice and support regarding the online issues affecting children and young people.
PARENT WEBINAR
An Introduction to Online Safety for Families
Thursday 19 October 6:00pm
Supporting your child online can sometimes feel tricky, especially as technology keeps changing. Join Netsafe and the Ministry of Education’s Community Partnerships Team for a free webinar for ethnic parents and caregivers, with practical advice on online safety, healthy digital habits, useful safety settings, and what to do when something goes wrong.
PARENT WEBINAR
First Devices: Setting Your Child Up for a Safer Start
Wednesday 25 November 7:00pm
Is a first phone, tablet or gaming device on the Christmas list? Join Netsafe to learn what to set up before handing over a new device, from privacy and parental controls to spending permissions, family expectations and conversations that can help your child have a safer start online.
PARENT WEBINAR
Summer Screen Time: Finding a Healthy Family Balance
Wednesday 2 December 7:00pm
Get your whānau set up for a healthier balance with screens this summer. Join Netsafe's parent webinar for practical tips on screen-time expectations, parental controls, privacy and spending settings, family agreements, and keeping conversations about online life open.
PODCASTS
The Digital Guardian Guide has short, practical podcasts covering the digital issues families are navigating at home - from gaming and social media to AI, first phones and online safety. Sharing one a podcast is an easy way to start a conversation, strengthen the home–school connection and give families trusted advice they can use over the summer break.
You can also find the full Digital Guardian Podcast Series here:
If you have any issues with registering for any of these, please email us at education@netsafe.org.nz