Schools & Education Systems
Schools, education systems and after-school programmes receiving refurbished laptops, desktops and Chromebooks for student use.
Partnerships
Hand in hand for better support.
ERA collaborates with New Zealand businesses, schools and not-for-profits — part of a donation network that has supported 500+ organisations worldwide since 2004.
Who we work with
Our partner network.
From local schools to international education organisations, our partners share a commitment to responsible reuse and community impact.
New Zealand Not-for-profits & Charities
Community organisations and charitable groups equipping staff and programme participants with technology to do more.
Business IT Departments
New Zealand and multinational enterprises sourcing secure, compliant retirement for their end-of-life hardware.
International Education
Verified education partners around the world that receive refurbished technology for schools and student programmes.
Recycling & Compliance
Certified downstream recyclers and material handlers — keeping our diversion chain audited and transparent.
Community Event Partners
Local councils, chambers and community groups hosting community electronics-recycling and shredding events.
Featured partnerships
Real partners. Real outcomes.
Futed · Chile
April 2026: 5 laptops built a student computer room at Escuela Básica G-N 348 Huechún — the latest milestone in a long-running partnership.
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MFT · Madagascar
April 2026: Madagascar Fanantenana Teknolojia delivered 10 laptops and a projector to the Regional Directorate of Youth & Sports of Bongolava — and also serves Lycée Andohalo and Ambohimangakely.
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Kompjuteri Nade · Bosnia
April 2026: 4 computers and 4 monitors equip a student lab at Mješovita Srednja Škola Banovići — alongside support for cultural organisations like KUD “Mirsad Hajduković” Breza.
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Isa Mundo Foundation · Mexico
Years of laptop donations supporting education in Boca de Tomatlán.
Read moreWords of thanks
What recipients and clients tell us.
From the businesses and charities across the ERA network.
ERA shredded 700+ drives and tapes on-site while five staff members witnessed the destruction.— Banking institution
Hard-drive shredding saved over $10,000 — savings reinvested into their IT department.— Community health authority
Four ThinkPad laptops made “a true difference in the lives of the women and children touched by domestic violence.”— Calgary Women's Shelter
“The laptops you sent to me to bring on this mission were so incredibly appreciated! None of these people ever would have been able to afford a laptop in their life…”— Overseas mission
“Thank you for your last shipment of iPads and a projector… Thank you for not forgetting about us!”— Focus School of Theatre, Arts and Filmmaking
“Honoured to be chosen as the recipients of 5 laptops” for families who “would never dream of being able to own such an extravagant piece of technology.”— Sunrise Community Resource Centre
“This would be amazing for Christmas for my kids and I.”— Parent, Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF) Society
A donated tablet — with her shows and noise-cancelling headphones — helps a special-needs daughter stay focused.— York Support Services Network
7+ years of ongoing pickups — and counting.— Financial industry client
2+ years of donated computers helping new arrivals “explore employment and educational opportunities.”— Newcomer-serving not-for-profit
“They got it all. Thanks so much for the enormous effort you put into coordinating this for us.”— Environmental organisation
“Thanks for arranging this and for all the work your organization does!”— Inglewood Community League (Edmonton)
Become a partner
Let’s work together.
We’re growing our New Zealand partner base — businesses, schools and community organisations that share a commitment to responsible reuse.
Auckland-based
NZ-wide logistics
Story-back reporting
Transparent process
Network affiliations
In good company.
Organisations the ERA network has worked with or been recognised by:
- UNICEF
- World Vision Canada
- Microsoft
- Better Business Bureau
- Imagine Canada
- Tree Canada
- CNIB
- Recycling Council of Alberta
- Recycling Council of Ontario
- Circular Innovation Council
- Chambers of commerce across North America
Affiliations of the ERA network, including the network’s Canadian home, founded in Calgary in 2004.
Take action
Ready when you are.
Whichever door you pick, a device ends up somewhere it can do more good.