Find a digital inclusion resource

Here’s a wide range of useful tools to develop your digital skills.  You might like to start with free personal online digital assessment – SkillAge will help you assess your work-ready digital skills – and then investigate the free online self-training resources.

All Digital Week is a European campaign that addresses citizens’ digital and media literacy, online safety, cybersecurity, coding, and many other themes connected to digital skills and technology with online and offline actions and events.

Far North ICT Trust addresses digital literacy in the Far North, running Computers In Homes in the area, Stepping UP – free computer training for adults – at Kaitaia Library and Kerikeri Procter Library. They provide an innovative wireless/satellite initiative at Umawera School and Okaihau School. They are a Digital Inclusion Alliance delivery partner.

Stepping UP; is a free computer & internet classes delivered in easy 2 hour steps in subjects relevant to your life and work.

23 Things for Teaching is a free online learning series for NZ teachers on digital technologies, from The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education and Social Work. It contains resources from a self-paced online course run in 2016.

We’re a New Zealand-based digital innovation agency, and we specialise in building online communities. We offer free webpages, digital tools and online education content for small business owners. Use the Internet better!

Make sure your website includes the 1 in 5 New Zealanders with a visual or other disability.  Web accessibility audits, testing and consultancy. I’ll train you or your team and am always happy to promote accessibility and inclusion.

Adult Learning Franklin develops, promotes and delivers accessible, quality literacy services designed to ensure the people of Aotearoa are critically literate and able to realise their full social, cultural and economic potential.  Literacy Aotearoa has a fundamental commitment to student-centred learning, at no direct cost to the learner.

Also available is Jump, a pre-pay internet connection which is designed for families with children aged up to 18 who don’t have a current broadband connection at home, and whose household is in a 4G/4G700 coverage area.

Workshop participants receive a free Wi-Fi modem and their first 30GB of data free.  Top-ups are $10 for 30GB on a pre-pay service – no fixed contract.

Contact Diane Avent at Adult Learning Franklin for more information (09) 239 0316

Literacy, Beginning Computer skills, Software training. 1:1 tutoring, in home and out of home. Cost: Free.

Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges; for families with children. Contact Diane on davent.123@literacy.org.nz, 09 239 0316 or check local class listings.

Beginning Computer skills and Internet skills. Supported self-guided learning and 1:1 tutoring. Cost: Free.

Beginning Computer skills and Internet skills. Supported self-guided learning and 1:1 tutoring. Cost: Free.

Amongst many services for Seniors is a Community Computer Hub freely available to people 65 years and over. One on one computer tuition is also available.

A ‘school’ where students from different schools meet on a Friday to explore their passions, one of which is computer coding.  Led by teachers and held at River of Life Centre, Lower Hutt

Free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. Gain technology skills including, online searching, job applications, coding, robotics, 3D printing, local and family history/whakapapa. Check our website for branch events.

As a DIAA partner, Alexandra Library offers Stepping UP – free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes and Spark Jump – pre-pay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges.

JUMP is a pre-pay internet connection designed for families with children aged up to 18 who don’t have a current broadband connection at home, and whose household is in a 4G/4G700 coverage area.

Workshop participants receive a free Wi-Fi modem and their first 30GB of data is free.  Top-ups are $10 for 30GB on a pre-pay service – there is no fixed contract required.

Free access to PCs and WiFi and A3 flatbed scanner for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Beginning Computer training, Software training and Content creation (Adobe) leading to Certificate. Small group learning. Cost: $40 (approximate)

APNK provides free computing and Internet at 149 public libraries and 2 marae. Total of 750 PCs, 135 Wi-Fi, 152 printers, 20 scanners, recorders and 20 local heritage Kete. Some support and digital skills training. Government funded.

Aparima College is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Aranui School (Wanganui) is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

The Ashburton Learning Centre offers a range of free courses to help you on your learning journey, including computer classes. The Centre also offers Spark Jump (affordable prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges). Contact adult.literacy@xtra.co.nz, 03 308 5322 or check out local class listings.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. Is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Free access to WiFi for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Auckland Central Library is teaming up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to offer JUMP.

JUMP is designed for families with the care of children (aged 0 to 18) who do not have a current broadband connection at home, and whose household is in a 4G/4G700 coverage area.

Workshop participants receive a free Wi-Fi modem and their first 30GB of data for free.  Top-ups cost $10 for 30GB on a pre-paid service.  There is no fixed contract.

Get support to sign-up from Zac Hogan at Auckland Central Library. Ph 09 890 2446.

Auckland Point School is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Avalon Intermediate was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2016/17. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. Gain technology skills including, online searching, job applications, coding, robotics, 3D printing, local and family history/whakapapa. Check our website for branch events.

Free access to WiFi for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Awapuni School (Gisborne) is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Awapuni School (P.North) was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16 and 2016/17. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Balclutha Library offers Stepping UP – free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes; and Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges; for families with children. For more info contact vicki.darling@cluthadc.govt.nz, ring 03 4181677 or 021334321, or check local class listings.

Bamford School was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2016/17. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner. As a Digital Inclusion Alliance partner Oakura Library offers Jump – pre-pay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges.

Contact Rebecca Beyer on rebecca.beyer@npdc.govt.nz for details.

Free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. Gain technology skills including, online searching, job applications, coding, robotics, 3D printing, local and family history/whakapapa. Check our website for branch events.

Bishop Viard College was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2016/17. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Blenheim School is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. Gain technology skills including, online searching, job applications, coding, robotics, 3D printing, local and family history/whakapapa. Check our website for branch events.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. Offers Stepping UP – free computer & internet training for adults, in easy steps, in informal, friendly classes; and Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges; for families with children. For more info please contact cynthia.smith@ilibrary.co.nz, ring 03 211 1444, or check local class listings.
A Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa (DIAA) and Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. Gain technology skills including, online searching, job applications, coding, robotics, 3D printing, local and family history/whakapapa. Check our website for branch events.

Bromley School was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2016/17. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Brookfield Community Centre was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. The centre also ran Stepping UP courses – free computer & internet training for adults wanting to learn in easy steps in informal, friendly classes. Check out your local Stepping UP courses.

Services offered at the library include free WiFi, use of computers and assistance with RealMe and MyAccount in collaboration with Work and income. We are a DIAA partner offering Stepping UP computer classes – free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes. Buller District Library also offers Spark Jump (affordable prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges). Check out upcoming Stepping UP classes in the region. An APNK partner.

Rural Education Activities Programmes (REAPs) provide education opportunities and support to their communities, from pre-schoolers to adults.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Burnside Primary School is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Cafe Scientifique is a discussion based forum where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.  Auckland event details are here.

Cafe Scientifique is a discussion based forum where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.  Lower Hutt event details are here.

Café Scientifique is a discussion based forum where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.  Tauranga event details are here.

Porirua e-Learning Trust initiated this in connection with Smartlinx3 in 2013, with seed funding from InternetNZ.

Using the latest technology and software young people produce their own TV shows, music, soundtracks, computer games and animation in our multimedia production suite & TV studio.

Carisbrook Design Studio after school works on projects in IT design, movie making, robotics and other creative applications. Part of the High Tech Youth Network.

Carisbrook School was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16 and 2016/17.

Carterton District Library provides free access to PC’s with internet capability and a free public wireless service; also free access to the Computer Training School suite of online tutorials. Also Kete for digital heritage. An APNK partner library.

Castlecliff School was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2016/17. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Central City Library – Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero – offers free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. Gain technology skills including, online searching, job applications, coding, robotics, 3D printing, local and family history/whakapapa. Check our website for branch events.

Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges; for families with children. Contact karel.brooke@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, 09 377 0209 or check local class listings.

Rural Education Activities Programmes (REAPs) provide education opportunities and support to their communities. Central King Country REAP has a public computer available, with internet. The REAP is a DIAA partner and offers Stepping UP (free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes) and Spark Jump (prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges for families with children).

JUMP is a pre-pay internet connection designed for families with children aged up to 18 who don’t have a current broadband connection at home, and whose household is in a 4G/4G700 coverage area. Workshop participants receive a free Wi-Fi modem and their first 30GB of data is free.  Top-ups are $10 for 30GB on a pre-pay service – there is no fixed contract required.

Contact manager@ckcreap.org.nz, 07 869 8060, or check local class listings.

Offers tailored group classes for adults, and one to one tuition from basic introductions to computing to advanced Excel courses, iPad and Samsung Tablet learning courses. iPads available.

Offers Basic Computing course for adults and the internationally recognised ICDL certification. CP REAP was a Computers in Homes (Central REAP) Training Centre 2015/16 and 2016/17. Also provides low-cost website design (using Joomla) and web hosting including domain registration and email.

Coming soon! Spark Jump – pre-pay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges. Contact Linda Moss at: lindamoss@reap.org.nz or check our local listings.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Free access to PCs, internet and WiFi for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Under development: legal information ChatBots: Wagbot – for school issues; Rentbot – housing law; Lagbot – prisoners’ rights; Workbot – workplace issues. Being developed by Citizen AI project,  Community Law Wellington. Advisory information development only. Visit Community Law office for legal advice.  Listen to Radio NZ Interview for more information

Clubhouse Whanganui (formerly Awa City Clubhouse) is a creative, safe, out-of-school learning place where young people from our community work with adult mentors to explore their ideas, develop new skills, and build confidence through using technology and music. Open Mon – Fri 3pm – 7pm term time and 1pm – 5pm school holidays. Free for 10 – 18 year-olds! Run by Nga Tai O te Awa (NTOTA).

Giving every kiwi kid the opportunity to learn to code, 335+ free volunteer-led after-school coding clubs around Aotearoa encourage kids to combine their imaginations with programming. Part of Code Club World; partnering with The Raspberry Pi Foundation gives access to high-quality learn-to-code resources.

CoderDojo is a volunteer led, global, free club, giving girls and boys from 7 to 14 the opportunity to learn computer coding in a fun and friendly environment. We meet on Wednesdays at NMIT from 6:30 to 8 pm.

CoderDojo is a free club where kids can learn to code. All children are welcome. At the moment, we run biweekly sessions on a Sunday at Porirua College, using Scratch, Tessel and Raspberry Pi.

Colwill School’s Community Hub was a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2016/17 and is a Spark Jump partner – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges.Contact nicolaa@colwill.school.nz, 027 446 2166 or check out class listings.

Our volunteers help community organisations in Wellington and Auckland regions with communications expertise. mentoring, strategy and planning, media training, running workshops, writing, social media and website advice – we offer free web usability assessments for charities. Has good Media Contact list.

The Centre, with the Western Institute of Technology (WITT) provides FREE computer training for confidence and workplace skills (Microsoft Office). The International Computer Drivers’ License (ICDL) test is available with small cost.

The umbrella organisation for local community networks, Community Houses, REAPS and others in New Zealand, using our collective voice for policy action, social change and community empowerment. Members include not-for-profit and voluntary social service organisations, many working for digital inclusion.

The Tangata Whenua, Community & Voluntary Sector Research Centre is an online place to share your research, find quality community-based research and toolkits and skilled researchers who work with communities.

Google’s CS4HS gives grants to universities to develop 2-3 day workshops for local school teachers around teaching computer science & concepts in fun, relevant ways. NZ Conferences Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury.

All levels of Computer skills & Software training. 1:1 tutoring and Small group learning. Cost: $140 – $350

Computers in Homes works with low-decile schools and Trusts to provide computer training, technical support, refurbished computers and subsidised Internet to families across New Zealand. A 20/20 Trust digital inclusion initiative it has reached 19,000 students’ homes. Funding is being restored by the coalition government; meanwhile some local partners continue with their reserves.

The Connected Learning Advisory, a free, national service for NZ schools, offers consistent, unbiased advice on integrating technologies with learning to get best results for all students. Funded by Min. Education; run by CORE Education.

Crawshaw School is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

The CRCnet Project built a mobile platform for deployment in widescale rural wireless networks, easy to use and reducing technical knowledge to plan, build and operate a network.  Four rural networks were built from 2002-5.

Free access to PCs and internet for library users. An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Based on the kaupapa that we can provide ‘industry strength’ training in an atmosphere of tikanga Maori, we provide a range of ICT training courses including the international ICDL certification.

Digital capability building for non-profits.
ICT reviews, strategy, planning, project management and funding application support.

Tararua Libraries in Dannevirke and Woodville have free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers.  Gain technology skills including online searching, job applications, local and family history/whakapapa.

The libraries have also teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide Stepping UP; free computer & internet classes delivered in easy 2 hour steps in subjects relevant to your life and work.  They also offer the low-cost and financially flexible connectivity initiative, JUMP.

JUMP is a pre-pay internet connection designed for families with children aged up to 18 who don’t have a current broadband connection at home, and whose household is in a 4G/4G700 coverage area.

Workshop participants receive a free Wi-Fi modem and their first 30GB of data is free.  Top-ups are $10 for 30GB on a pre-pay service – there is no fixed contract required.

Contact Alice Leadbetter or Heather Taylor on 06 374 4255 or check local class listings.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users.  The library is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner and is soon to be a DIAA partner offering Stepping UP (free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes) and (soon) Spark Jump (affordable prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges). Contact Contact maria.mudgway@selwyn.govt.nz, 03 318 7780 or check out local class listings.

De La Salle College is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

Dev Academy is a hands on learning experience. You’ll code from day zero and graduate with the equivalent skill set and experience as an entry level web developer.

Devonport Library – Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Hau Kapua – has free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. Gain technology skills including, online searching, job applications, coding, robotics, 3D printing, local and family history/whakapapa. Check our website for branch events.

The Trust’s Digital Journey tool helps everyone use, understand and benefit from digital services. We offer tablet and smartphone training, digital education for schools and preschools, community digital strategy development, and business digital enablement training and mentoring. A 2020 partner.

This colour-coded, tailorable map shows digital divides that affect NZ. It combines socio-economic data, Internet infrastructure, geospatial mapping and Census and digital skill results from the OECD’s PIAAC survey with 20/20 Digital Inclusion map information. Viewers can select criteria to map aspects of/contributers to digital exclusion. The map is a joint project by InternetNZ and 20/20.

The Group brings together innovators, leading thinkers and actors from government, NGOs, Māoridom, industry, and community groups to advise government on how to best grow the digital economy and reduce digital divides, so all New Zealanders and NZ businesses benefit from digital technologies.

Memberships, agenda and minutes are published online;  a stakeholder network is also being formed.

Digital Inclusion in the International Telecommunications Union promotes ICT accessibility and use for social/economic development of: * indigenous peoples and in rural areas; * people with disabilities; * women and girls; * youth and children. The site has resources for each group.

The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa works across New Zealand to foster digital inclusion, digital literacy and digital skills.  Programmes: include  Stepping UP, and Spark Jump and this map. The Digital Inclusion Alliance partners with InternetNZ, Spark Foundation, REAPs, libraries and many others.

The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa purpose is: to work collaboratively with Alliance Partners in delivering digital inclusion programmes to their communities; pursue funding for inclusion initiatives; provide a forum for sharing information, tools and resources, outcome metrics and results; be a voice for digitally under-served and disadvantaged communities; and promote a joined-up whole-of-community approach in pursuing a more digitally included society. The Alliance also coordinates the Stepping UP and Spark Jump programmes. Follow us @DigiAllianceNZ

Check your computer skills! This neat little quiz lets you find out how internet savvy you are. Extra neat thing – it gives you the correct answers and any missing info afterwards. Takes 5 minutes and is recommended! From Palmerston North City Council and Manawatu Chamber of Commerce.

This course is designed for seniors to gain confidence in using a smart device (Laptop, iPad or Phone) and will also cover how to use websites such as Facebook, TradeMe and RealMe. Bring in your own device and learn how to use it!

Has articles, step-by-step instructions, tips and videos to help you understand technology and digital services. Offers free independent advice for businesses, schools, not for profits and individuals.  Also supports Digital Journey assessment tool on www.digitaljourney.org – get a free digital assessment and Action Plan on how to transform your Internet use.

The Digital Seniors computer literacy programme from the Positive Ageing Trust gives older people in Hawke’s Bay an opportunity to learn computer skills that enable them to stay connected to their family members and their friends.

The Digital Seniors computer literacy programme from the Positive Ageing Trust gives older people in Hawke’s Bay an opportunity to learn computer skills that enable them to stay connected to their family members and their friends.

The Digital Seniors computer literacy programme from the Positive Ageing Trust gives older people in Hawke’s Bay an opportunity to learn computer skills that enable them to stay connected to their family members and their friends.  Courses are elderly friendly, and tailored and paced for each small group of participants.

Courses are running at present (2017) at Heretaunga Seniors Hastings, Age Concern Waipukurau and Age Concern Wairoa.

The Digital Seniors computer literacy programme from the Positive Ageing Trust gives older people in Hawke’s Bay an opportunity to learn computer skills that enable them to stay connected to their family members and their friends.

On Tuesday mornings Heretaunga Seniors has small groups of 5-6 participants with one to one computer tuition. On Tuesday afternoons a Drop-in Internet cafe/hub offers technical assistance and support with Seniors’ digital devices be they IPads, Tablets laptops etc.

Digital Whanganui is an online directory of services, products, organisations and individuals in Whanganui district who can help you realise digital opportunities. The Internet is disrupting business as usual. Fast change requires fast learning. This directory signposts local people . Who ya gonna call?