Supporting Creative Learning Across New Zealand Schools

Reliable materials, trusted guidance, and hands-on resources to help students bring ideas to life — from art classrooms to technology workshops.

At Barnes NZ, we’re proud to support teachers, technicians, and students across Aotearoa with quality materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
Whether you’re running an art department, a design & technology workshop, or a specialist sculpture program, our products help students think, explore, and develop real-world skills.

We supply many of New Zealand’s secondary schools, universities, maker spaces, and tertiary art institutions. With fast shipping, reliable stock, and support from a team who understand the classroom environment.

Current School Promotion

Order with a school purchase order by 24 December 2025 and receive 10% off eligible items.
This offer is designed to help schools stock up before Term 1 with the materials they use most.

Prefer to pay by card?
Schools who want to order online can use the dedicated school coupon code:

EDU10NZ

This allows purchasing officers or teachers to complete checkout using a credit card while still receiving the promotional discount.

(Note: Offer ends 24 December 2025. View T&Cs page for more details)

📘 Explore Learning Resources

Teachers and students can explore guides, tutorials, FAQs, and project ideas on our NZ Learning Hub:

👉 Barnes NZ Resources & How-To Guides

This includes mixing tutorials, safe-use tips, step-by-step project guides, and deeper technical information for classroom planning.

Introducing the Barnes Creativation Award (Coming 2026) 🎨

We’re excited to share an early preview of something new for schools.

In 2026, Barnes will be launching the Creativation Award — a program designed to recognize outstanding student work, reward creativity, and support the next generation of makers and artists.

More details will be announced in the new year, but we can’t wait to partner with educators to help students push their creativity even further.

📦 Ordering for Schools

Purchase Orders

Schools can submit POs directly for invoicing.

Email: [email protected]

Credit Card Payments

Use EDU10NZ at checkout during the current promotion to claim the school discount.

Need help with a class project?

Our team is happy to help! Send your tech enquiries using our contact form and our staff will reply to help you troubleshoot and get the best outcome.