eCommerceNews Australia - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers
Australia

School Holidays Stories

Australian Stories

School Holidays stories

Parents turn to print to ease back-to-school stress
HP

Parents turn to print to ease back-to-school stress

Australian parents report rising back-to-school stress, with many turning to printed planners and checklists to cut screens and calm mornings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Global Stories

School Holidays stories

Holidays are a great chance to think about tech for Term 2
DevOps

Holidays are a great chance to think about tech for Term 2

As Term 2 nears, teachers can leverage the school holidays to explore the SAMR model and effectively integrate digital technologies in the classroom.

By Matthew Bain • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Te Papa's new lab to host exciting holiday programme
Education, Learning & Training

Te Papa's new lab to host exciting holiday programme

Te Papa's new Hīnātore learning lab will offer kids a chance to learn and have fun with immersive technologies.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
State of the art
Clean technologies

State of the art

Unleash your creativity and help save the planet with crafts from everyday items! Dive into crafting for fun and stylish home improvements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Stories from Other Regions

School Holidays stories

'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi
Gaming

'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi

So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Cricut debuts tattoo & magnet sheets at Harvey Norman
Marketing Technologies

Cricut debuts tattoo & magnet sheets at Harvey Norman

Cricut launches exclusive NZD $19.85 tattoo and magnet sheet packs at Harvey Norman NZ, targeting personalised holiday-season crafting.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says
Unified Communications

School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says

During school holidays, Kiwi homes see a 30% surge in 10am broadband usage, Chorus reports, suggesting a shift in internet habits when children are at home.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020