BYOD at Mana
June 12, 2025
Getting Device
At Mana we don’t mind what type of Chromebook or Laptop you purchase. However, please make sure it has sufficient battery life to last the day so that you are not required to plug in during lessons.
Te Mana o Kupe Trust is a registered charitable trust established in December 2013 committed to bridging the digital equity gap in low decile schools. The trust offers an opportunity for whānau to purchase a:
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Chromebook with a 3 year Warranty
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Chromebook bag
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36 months (3 year) insurance (no excess)
This package is on offer for $566 and can be paid off for as little as $5.01 a week over a 2-year period. There are other payment options available too. See the contract for further details.
The following is a list of options and potential support agencies for getting a device:
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Otaki and Porirua Trust Board scholarship – This secondary scholarship is for all College students who whakapapa to Ngāti Raukawa ki te tonga, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Ati awa ki whakarongotai. https://maorieducation.org.nz/2024-sec-otaki-porirua-trusts-board/
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Sources of funding for ākonga Māori through Whānau Ora (Whānau Direct) https://www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/social-services
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First-generation refugee children of school age – free device entitlement
https://www.redcross.org.nz/about-us/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/supporting-refugees/ -
Ministry of Education Learning Support criteria for students who may be eligible. https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/assistive-technology/applying-for-assistive-technology/
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Work and Income NZ (WINZ) can help families with school costs. These include laptops or Chromebooks. Get in touch with them and check on eligibility.
Local retailers – Chromebooks and Laptops are sold locally by many of the big brands such as Warehouse Stationary, Noel Lemming, and Harvey Norman. Look out for deals and avoid the extra upgrades that they try to sell you. Remember to ask exactly what their warranties cover.
Attachments
- April 2025 Updated Chromebook Sales Contract PDF, 206.3 KB
