Our Kids Online - Wednesday, 23rd September | 6:30 PM @ Rotorua Intermediate

posted: Tue, August 25, 2026

Kia ora, e te whānau!

We all want our school and community to be a safe place for our tamariki. But in a rapidly changing digital world, the risks our children face online are growing faster, more frequently, and more seriously than ever before.

That’s why we are bringing filmmaker, author, and speaker Rob Cope—producer of the powerful documentary Our Kids Online—to Rotorua for a fast-paced, humorous, and eye-opening presentation you cannot afford to miss!

Event Details

• When: Wednesday, 23rd September | 6:30 PM
• Where: Rotorua Intermediate
• Tickets: $10 Individual | $15 Couple
• Book Online: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/our-kids-online-rotorua/rotorua

(Note: This event is for adults only and is not suitable for children or teens to attend.)

What Rob Will Cover
Practical Solutions You’ll Walk Away With
“We have now reached the point where it is irresponsible of us as parents, teachers, health professionals, and policymakers to continue to put these devices… in our kids’ hands and then expect them to be accountable for their own wellbeing.”

• Cyberbullying & Social Media: How bullies reach kids 24/7, plus the impact on mental health (FOMO, depression, and anxiety affecting 3 out of 5 kids).
• Gaming & the Developing Brain: Dopamine overload, synaptic pruning, and the impact on social skills and empathy.
• Online Predators & AI Risks: Spotting predator tactics, alongside emerging AI threats like companion bots, deepfakes, voice cloning, and radicalisation.
• The Hard Topics: Dealing with the pressure around naked selfies, as well as the realities of online porn versus healthy sexuality.

• Filters & Smartphone Locks: Exactly which filters to use and how to lock down devices safely.
• The 3 Golden Rules: Simple, effective guidelines to protect your kids online.
• Boundaries & Difficult Conversations: How to talk to your kids and reconnect as a family by challenging our own phone habits.

— Dr. Samantha Marsh, University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

FREE $99 GIFT FOR ATTENDING!

Every ticket includes a FREE 1-year subscription to the Parenting in an Online World 101 course (valued at $99), created by Rob and Zareen Cope. This practical, no-nonsense online course is used by thousands of Kiwi families nationwide.

(Please note: You must attend the event on the night to claim your free access!)

“We need to tackle this as a community so that all of our kids are safe. When I protected my kids online, I also protected yours, so please, please protect your kids online so that you are also protecting mine.”

— Rob Cope

This topic is too important for us to ignore, and we strongly request at least one representative from every family attend. Secure your tickets today via Eventfinda and let’s protect our tamariki together!

See also the promotional video here: Our Kids Online Parent Evening