Modern Teaching Aids

Modern Teaching Aids was established in 1956, and was the first Australian company to sell educational resources to schools. Built on a commitment to the teaching profession, MTA is proud of its heritage and is dedicated to the ethos of Building Knowledge.


Modern Teaching Aids carries the largest range of teaching resources and education supplies available in New Zealand for primary schools, high schools, secondary schools, childcare centres, daycare centres, preschools and OOSH. The MTA range includes robotics, digital technologies, art & craft, mathematics, literacy resources, developmental products, school consumables, STEAM, classroom stationery, science equipment, STEM, sporting gear, school furniture, books, play and educational toys.






Our range of digital technologies is designed to foster creativity and ingenuity in curious young minds. By integrating children with electronics, robotics, and audio visual resources, in cross-curricular activities and games, they develop the coding and programming skills required to become the forward thinkers and innovators of the future.

From early years STEM and technology through to high school, we have modern equipment, accessories, and resources for stimulating hands-on learning that inspires and encourages critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, and social and technical advancement through trial-and-error.