About us
Modern Teaching Aids, helping educators to make the difference for over 39 years
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Comprehensive range
From early childhood to high school, we work with trusted partners - and develop our own world-class MTA-branded products. Our aim is to help educators stay ahead with fresh, engaging resources.
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Quality and safety
We rigorously test all ofour resources to ensure they meet New Zealand safety standards and Ministry of Education requirements, and we offer a minimum 12-month warranty on every product.
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Curriculum and culturally responsive
Our resources are curriculum-inspired and culturally responsive - designed specifically for Kiwi educators. We also support you with ideas and inspiration for how to use them effectively with your tamariki.
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Fast dispatch
We know how important fast dispatch is for kiwi classrooms. That’s why over 5,000 of our products are available for express delivery New Zealand-wide from our Hobsonville warehouse in Auckland.
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Customer support
Whether you’ve got a quick question or need in-depth support, our friendly, local customer service team is here to help. No overseas call centres, just real people who know our products inside and out.
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Social responsibility
We’re committed to sourcing sustainably, operating ethically, and supporting safe, respectful working environments - here in Aotearoa and across every part of our global supply chain.
Locally stocked, ready to go
Our passionate Hobsonville-based team also manage a wide range of PE and sports equipment through our sister company, HART Sport.
From full sports kits to storage equipment, we’ve got everything you need to equip your classroom or school with top-quality sports gear.
We’re committed to a sustainable future
MTA is committed to making a positive difference and actively contributing to a better world. We are taking steps in our sustainability journey including founding membership of APCO, adopting an Ethical Sourcing Policy and implementing a comprehensive program to address the risks of modern slavery in our supply chains. We have an increasing range of sustainable products, are committed to sustainable packaging and reducing our carbon footprint.
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ISO 9001 Quality Management System
We’ve taken a number of steps to improve our operations and optimise the way we move into the future. ISO certification is an internationally recognised quality management system and is found in only highly efficient organisations that make a commitment to continual improvement. We look forward to moving into a future in a more efficient, professional and friendly manner, serving more customers with a product that will continue to increase in its quality.
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ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
As a responsible supplier of a wide range of education resources, we are actively interested in the environment and the wider community we live in. We have been recognised for our commitment to minimise our environmental impact and are internationally accredited with ISO 14001 certificate. As a customer of Modern Teaching Aids, you are buying from a supplier that has the highest environmental policies and certifications in place.
