From micro:bit and Makey Makey to Raspberry Pi's and DIY electronics kits, we've seen how hardware can take Code Club sessions to the next level. This blog is filled with tips to help bridge the digital and physical world!

From Entelar to Chorus, Spark Foundation to Echo, partnerships are the engine that power RAD’s impact. This blog reflects on the some of the people and organisations who’ve backed RAD since the beginning.

When RAD turns five, it’s not just a milestone for our kaupapa — it’s a celebration of the communities who’ve embraced, grown, and powered it forward.

In many classrooms across Aotearoa, digital devices are woven into everyday learning. Tamariki use spelling apps, play maths games, or practise literacy online. These tools can be helpful, but often they keep learners in the role of consumers — passively clicking and responding rather than actively designing, building, and problem-solving.

AI is on everyone’s radar these days, and for good reason. Yet with all the buzz, it can be tough to sort out what's helpful, what's hype, and what it really means for our students and communities. That’s where community empowerment organisation PACE (Porirua Access, Connect, Educate) continues to step in and step up, in this instance to host an event to talk openly and practically about AI and the future of learning and work.

We're welcoming back a familiar face — Kris Dempster-Rivett joins us again, this time as our new GM. With a deep understanding of our kaupapa and strong ties to the DFA whānau, Kris returns with fresh energy and a heart for the mahi ahead.

Term 3 offers a unique blend of celebration, reflection and growth, and it’s packed with opportunities to bring digital technologies into the mix in purposeful, Aotearoa-specific ways.

At Sacred Heart School in Christchurch, the digital world opened wide for a group of Year 6 students — and their teacher Ashleigh — through an innovative 20-week journey with Digital Future Aotearoa’s Ōtautahi Outreach programme.

At Code Club Aotearoa, we know that behind every flashing LED, Scratch game, or Python script is someone who made that learning moment possible—a volunteer.

In our latest Code Club Ākonga Spotlight, we chat to Amani and Lilith—two young coders from Auckland. Amani, a Year 6 student, shares her experience creating an ocean-themed shop app in Scratch, while Lilith, age 10, talks about the inspiration behind her find the bug game!

Coolest Projects 2025 is open — and we want Code Clubs across Aotearoa to get amongst it! This online showcase celebrates creativity and code from young people around the world. Whether you’re just starting out or already building epic projects in Scratch, Python or robotics — this is your chance to shine!

We know the curriculum is full and the school year moves fast. That’s why one of the most effective ways to include digital technologies is to connect them with the learning already happening in your classroom.

Started by a passionate parent in 2018, Ao Tawhiti’s Code Club has grown into a vibrant, hands-on space where creativity and tech collide. From Scratch animations and Micro:bit math bots to LEGO robotics and paint-splattered Sphero art, tamariki are learning to lead their own digital journeys—one code block at a time.

Big news! You can now drop off your old but usable laptops at Noel Leeming St Lukes, making it simple to support digital equity while also doing your part for the environment. 🌏

This month, we’re excited to spotlight Avondale Library Code Creatives, a newly established Code Club making waves in Tāmaki Makaurau. We caught up with club leader Amanda to learn more about their journey and impact.