Transform Education
with Apple & Cyclone
As New Zealand’s Apple Premium Education Partner, Cyclone empowers schools with leading technology & expert support for a seamless digital transformation.
Apple Professional Learning
- 30+ years delivering IT to NZ education
- Apple Premium Education Partner
- Support: devices, MDM, training & more
- Guiding leaders, teachers, parents & students
Apple Case Studies & Impact Stories
Real stories from Kiwi schools.
Long Bay Primary | Auckland
Kings College | Auckland
Apple Professional Learning with Cyclone
View our practical leadership pathways to help build digital strategies, skills & confidence.
- Strategy
- Goal setting
- Sustainable staff development
Duration: 2 hours
A practical, hands-on workshop for teachers and leaders who want to feel more confident with their planning.
You’ll learn simple, step-by-step ways to create purposeful plans that align with the NZ Curriculum and meet your students’ needs.
With real examples and ready-to-use tools, this relaxed and collaborative workshop makes planning easier so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time teaching.
- Digital skill-building
- Peer leadership
Duration: 1 hour
Discover how to use built‑in Apple apps like Pages, Keynote, Classroom, Schoolwork and Swift Playgrounds to make teaching more creative and engaging.
This hands‑on, collaborative session shows how Apple tools can simplify planning, personalise learning, boost productivity and support deeper student connections – all while keeping the focus on teaching, not technology.
- Guided iPad and Mac trials
- Evidence portfolios
Duration: 2-3 days
A hands-on coaching programme that supports teachers get the most out of iPad and Mac in their classrooms.
In small groups, educators explore creative, practical ways to use Apple tools for teaching such as storytelling, digital workflows & coding, while building skills that support your school’s journey toward Apple Distinguished School recognition.
- Leadership development
- Best practices sharing
Duration: 3 days
A hands-on programme where you’ll explore strategies to build vision, culture, and strong teams while learning practical ways to boost productivity and communication with Apple tools.
With opportunities to personalise your journey and plan for your own school or kura, the Academy is a chance to reflect, connect and leave inspired – equipped with a clear, action-ready plan.
Sustainable Lifecycle Services
Giving schools & organisations confidence in their multi‑year technology roadmap.
A good technology roadmap starts with understanding the intended period of use for the technology. Many educational institutes are looking to lease hardware over a 36-48 month period to build in refresh cycles and avoid technology obsolescence.
A strength of Apple hardware is the ability to seamlessly deploy ‘right out of the box.’ Our certified Apple Engineers can pre-configure your iPad and Mac ready for use on Day 1.
Durable cases, screen protectors and secure storage accessories all work in tandem to protect devices from daily wear and accidental drops.
Cloud MDM technologies allow for regular health checks to keep devices performing smoothly and ensure consistency of user experience, no matter which device a student picks up.
Smart usage of AppleCare extended warranties supports fast turnaround times on repairs and like-for-like swaps to minimise disruption for students and teachers.
Securely wipe, recycle, or repurpose old devices with zero data risk and certified compliance. Contact us to find out more about our TechCycle Lifecycle Services programme
Reduce upgrade costs and optimise budgets with transparent trade-in programmes for aging tech and supercharge your classroom experience with new Apple devices.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Vision
If you are blind, have low vision or just prefer larger text, Apple vision features will help you customise your display, control your devices or even navigate your surroundings.
Hearing
Explore Apple’s tools designed to enhance the sounds you hear, or help you stay connected without hearing a sound.
Mobility
Discover a range of Apple features that will make it easier for you to modify your touch. Create customised gestures or control your devices in the ways that work best for you.
Speech
If you have a speech disability or prefer to stay connected without using your voice, Apple’s innovations give you more ways to communicate, your way.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Affordable, education-ready Apple devices with ongoing support for school technology leads, teachers and parents.
Cyclone BYOD Portal
Our user-friendly BYOD Portal makes selecting, ordering and managing devices easy for parents and caregivers.
Payment Options
Having our flexible payment plans and finance options allows families to spread the cost of technology, making Apple devices accessible to your students.
Bundles & Insurance
Simplify device management with an all-in-one package that includes essential accessories and insurance, giving parents and schools less hassle.
Institution Procurement
Streamline bulk purchasing and deployment for your entire school. Whether leasing or buying outright, we’ll work with you to ensure the right devices and support are in place.
Managed IT Systems
Full support from procurement to retirement.
As an Authorised Apple Reseller, we make setting up iPads and Macs simple. We can enrol your new devices into Apple School Manager at purchas, free of charge so they’re ready to use right away.
Make Apple device management simple with us. Using ASM with leading MDM solutions like Jamf School, Jamf Pro, or Microsoft Intune, we help you deploy devices quickly, keeping them secure and up to date and ensuring they run smoothly every day, whether for individual or shared use.
With devices in ASM and a correctly configured MDM, simply turn on your new Apple devices, connect them to your wireless network and sit back as they automatically deploy your chosen apps, preferences and security policies.
When it’s time to refresh your Apple fleet, we ensure the process is seamless with environmentally responsible recycling. Whether it’s returning to the leasing company for eWaste processing and repurposing, or reselling through Cyclone’s TechCycle platform to realise any residual value in the devices, we can support you every step of the way.
Beyond managing Apple devices, we support schools with software licensing, network setup and integration, ensuring the devices connect smoothly with essential services like printing and audio/visual systems.
Apple Education FAQs
General Partnership
A: Cyclone is an Apple Premium Education Partner in New Zealand. We support schools and tertiary institutions by providing Apple devices, integration, deployment, training and ongoing IT services, helping you get the most from Apple in the classroom.
Device Selection & Procurement
A: Cyclone works directly with each school to recommend the most suitable Apple devices based on your curriculum and IT environment. BYOD portals and procurement guidance help ensure families and schools select the correct device models for learning.
A: Yes. Cyclone supplies Apple products directly to all NZQA registered institutions and manages procurement, financing, and bulk purchasing on favorable education terms.
Deployment & Integration
A: Cyclone provides planning, zero-touch deployment, Mobile Device Management (MDM) setup, and integration with Apple School Manager. This ensures simple, secure, and scalable device rollouts for schools and tertiary institutions
A: Yes. Our nationwide team provides managed IT services – remote and onsite support, cybersecurity, troubleshooting, and upgrades, tailored to your unique needs.
Professional Learning
A: Cyclone’s Apple Professional Learning Specialists run accredited workshops, ongoing training, and coaching for teachers, leaders, and IT staff. This includes practical skill-building, Apple Teacher, Everyone Can Code, and Everyone Can Create resources.
A: Absolutely. Every school is different, so every APLS engagement is planned in consultation with you. We’ll work with your leadership and teaching team to align the session with your curriculum priorities – whether it’s the NZ Curriculum, Te Whāriki, or your own localised approach. Our facilitators also bring a culturally responsive lens, weaving in approaches that support equity and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
A. The learning doesn’t stop when the session ends. Cyclone provides follow-up resources, tips, and lesson ideas so teachers can keep building their skills. You can also arrange additional APLS sessions—either in-person or online—to deepen learning over time. Many schools opt for a series of engagements across the year to embed digital fluency, grow confidence, and ensure technology is making a real difference for learners.
Accessibility & Sustainability
A: Apple devices include robust built-in accessibility tools (vision, hearing, mobility, speech assistance) so all learners can fully participate. Cyclone can demonstrate and support integration of these features in schools.
A: Cyclone offers lifecycle management, device recycling, and Apple Trade-In programmes, ensuring your technology investment is environmentally responsible and cost-effective over time.
Funding & Investment Models
A: Cyclone supports parent-funded BYOD, device leasing, and school-managed funding programmes, all with tailored insurance and support options to improve affordability and accessibility.
A: By choosing Apple and Cyclone, schools benefit from durable devices with high resale value, managed upgrades, and reduced e-waste – streamlining costs and future-proofing investments.