The best internet browser for accessing Te Kura's online learning environment (My Te Kura) is Google Chrome which is free to download. If you already have Chrome installed skip this step.
Open your current internet browser and go to www.google.com/chrome
Click the 'Download Chrome' button
Follow the installation instructions
To log in to your Te Kura Google Account go to https://accounts.google.com
Enter your Te Kura Google Account details:
Email address: firstname.lastname@tekura.org.nz
Password: Te Kura Student ID number (first-time login only)
If you have a hyphenated last name use this example: firstname.firstlastname-secondlastname@tekura.org.nz
Accept the terms and conditions
Use your student ID number as both your username and password the first time you access My Te Kura. Once you log in you’ll be asked to set a new password.
All Te Kura students receive a Microsoft email account as soon as they enroll.
Open your internet browser and go to the Microsoft login page
Enter your My Te Kura details:
Email address: Firstname.Lastname@mytekura.school.nz (note this is slightly different to your other Te Kura email address).
Password: Te Kura Student ID number (first-time login only)
To install Microsoft Office on your computer, click 'Install Now'.
A box will appear, click on 'Install Now' and 'Run'.
You'll be given instructions onscreen to complete the download of Office 365