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Keep It Real Online...


There are lots of benefits for children and young people online, but they can also be targets of crime and exploitation. It is important to educate children and help them develop online safety skills so they can navigate the internet in a safe, happy and healthy way.

Keep it real online is a New Zealand Government campaign to support parents and caregivers to keep their children safe online. The campaign is led by the Department of Internal Affairs and was developed in consultation with our partner agencies.

Being a parent or caregiver in the digital age can be challenging. Here you will find tools and advice to help you 'keep it real online' with your children and young people.

Topics include:

  • Keeping your family safe online

  • Parental Controls and Privacy Settings

  • Online Bullying

  • Pornograpy

  • Online Grooming

  • Reporting online harm or illegal content

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