September Event: Cyber safety evening in Wānaka

Creating Safer Digital Spaces for Our Tamariki

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Technology is a big part of how our children learn, communicate and connect. But as the digital world continues to change, understanding how to navigate it safely is becoming increasingly important for parents and families.

That’s why Focus Technology Group is proud to support Our Kids Online, a parents-only cyber safety evening taking place in Wānaka on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

Hosted at Take Kārara School Hall, the evening will feature filmmaker, author and speaker Rob Cope, producer of the documentary Our Kids Online.

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Helping parents understand the digital world

The online environment our children are growing up in looks very different from the one many parents experienced themselves.

During the evening, Rob will explore some of the challenges families are facing today, including cyberbullying, social media, gaming, online predators, inappropriate online content and the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence.

The session will also focus on practical steps parents can take at home.

Topics will include creating healthier boundaries around devices, making smartphones safer, using filters, having difficult conversations with children and understanding some of the emerging risks associated with AI, including deepfakes, voice cloning and companion bots.

The goal isn’t to create fear around technology. It’s about giving parents greater awareness and practical tools to help their families use technology more safely.

Learn more about Our Kids Online and their work in online safety:
https://www.ourkidsonline.info/

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Why Focus is supporting Our Kids Online

At Focus, cyber security isn’t only about protecting business systems, devices and information.

As technology becomes more connected to everyday life, digital safety is something that affects our businesses, our homes and our communities.

With a Focus team based locally in Wānaka at Three Parks, supporting initiatives like Our Kids Online is another way we can contribute to the communities where we live and work.

Because creating a safer digital future starts with understanding the technology around us and helping people make informed decisions about how they use it.

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Event details

Our Kids Online | Parent Cyber Safety Evening

Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: 6:30pm, with a cuppa available from 6pm
Location: Take Kārara School Hall, Wānaka
Tickets: $15 for one person or $20 for two

Please note that this is an adults-only event and is not suitable for children or teenagers.

Get your tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/our-kids-online-20741

We’d love to see parents from across the Wānaka community there.

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