Technology Support for Communities Across Aotearoa New Zealand

Providing free and low-cost IT services, equipment donations, and crisis response to organisations making a difference in New Zealand

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About DMZ Foundation NZ

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Our Mission in Aotearoa

DMZ Foundation NZ helps close technology gaps across Aotearoa — from day-to-day IT support for charities and community trusts, to equipment donations for schools and youth programmes, to emergency infrastructure support when severe weather events hit. We believe every organisation deserves reliable technology to serve people well.

IT Services

Ongoing support for New Zealand non-profits with limited technical resources

Equipment Renewal

Refurbishing and redistributing technology to schools and community groups nationwide

Crisis Response

Rapid IT solutions when floods, storms, and other disruptions affect local communities

Capacity Building

Training and knowledge transfer for long-term local impact

Our IT Services in New Zealand

Practical technology support for charities, schools, social enterprises, and community organisations

IT Infrastructure

IT Infrastructure

Network setup, hardware configuration, cloud migration, and cybersecurity for organisations without in-house IT teams.

  • Office and community-site network setup
  • Cloud system migration and optimisation
  • Cybersecurity foundations and protection
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Software Solutions

Software Solutions

Custom applications, databases, and websites tailored to local programme delivery, or support implementing existing tools.

  • Donor and grant management systems
  • Custom database solutions
  • Website development and upgrades
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Digital Strategy

Digital Strategy

Technology assessment and roadmap development to help your team get measurable outcomes from digital tools.

  • Technology audits
  • Digital transformation planning
  • Staff training programmes
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Who We Serve

Charities and NGOs

Registered charities, trusts, and social enterprises that need dependable tech support

Community Groups

Local initiatives, marae-based programmes, and grassroots organisations

Under-Resourced Services

Schools, health services, and public-interest providers in urban and rural communities

IT Equipment Donation Programme

Giving quality technology a second life in schools and communities across New Zealand

How It Works

1

Businesses and individuals donate used IT equipment (laptops, desktops, servers, and networking gear)

2

Our team securely wipes data and refurbishes each device to a reliable working standard

3

We match equipment with schools and organisations in remote, regional, and underserved areas

4

We provide setup support and basic training so equipment is used effectively from day one

Students using donated computers

What We Accept in NZ

Laptops

Max 7 years old

Desktops

Max 8 years old

Servers

Case by case

Networking

Routers, switches, and access points

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Join Our NZ Tech Volunteer Network

We need skilled professionals across technology to support ongoing programmes, regional projects, and crisis response work around Aotearoa.

Volunteer Opportunities

IT Specialists

Network setup, system admin

Developers

Software solutions

Technicians

Equipment refurbishment

Crisis Responders

Emergency and civil defence support

  • Flexible commitments from one-off projects to ongoing roles
  • Remote and in-person opportunities across New Zealand
  • Specialised training for crisis and field responders
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Get In Touch

Whether you need support or want to contribute in New Zealand, we would love to hear from you

Donate Equipment

Retiring IT equipment in your organisation? We will help give it new purpose in communities that need it.

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Volunteer

Join our network of technical experts supporting communities around Aotearoa.

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Request Support

Need equipment support or urgent IT assistance? Our NZ team is here to help.

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