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.
Built from public sources · No login · Free to use
Data topics
Pick a segment to explore. The schools and childcare & ECE directories are live; more areas are coming.
Schools & education
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
Open schools hub →Childcare & early learning
Find licensed ECE services, explore 20 Hours Free ECE, browse by type or city, and read guides for NZ families.
4,378 services · Live
Open childcare hub →More topics
Visitors, tourists, and settlement guides - coming soon.
PlaceholderSchool sector facts: State vs private schools (fees, funding, counts - reference only).
Transparent sources
Where a topic uses official data, we point to the underlying release and explain limits (for example, how school ethnicity totals can overlap).
More segments over time
FernHub will add more everyday topics - still grounded in public data and plain language, for tourists, residents, and families alike.
Common questions
- 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.
- Where can I find childcare near me?
- Open the childcare finder to search 4,378 licensed ECE services by location, type, and 20 Hours ECE availability.
- How do I contact FernHub?
- Email contact@fernhub.co.nz.