Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand life, made simple.

FernHub turns official statistics into readable guides - for locals, tourists, and families. Topics roll out in stages; see what's live below.

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Data topics

Pick a segment to explore. Today the schools directory is live; other areas are placeholders while we build them out.

Search the national directory, use maps, compare profiles, and read an Equity Index (EQI) guide - from Ministry and Education Counts data.

2,522 profiles · Live

Travel routes, regions, and practical public info - coming soon.

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Plain-language context for policies and public datasets - placeholder for now.

Coming later

School sector facts: State vs private schools (fees, funding, counts - reference only).

Where a topic uses official data, we point to the underlying release and explain limits (for example, how school ethnicity totals can overlap).

FernHub will add more everyday topics - still grounded in public data and plain language, for tourists, residents, and families alike.

Is FernHub run by the government?: No. FernHub is an independent site that presents public information in easier-to-use forms. Always confirm critical details with the relevant agency or provider.
Where is the school directory?: Open the schools hub for search, maps, comparison, and EQI context.
How does the NZ school system work?: See NZ school system FAQs for starting ages, zones, NCEA, school types, and migrant-friendly basics.
How do I contact FernHub?: Email contact@fernhub.co.nz.