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

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

Hatea A Rangi is a Computers in Homes Training Centre 2015/16. Please visit www.computersinhomes.nz for details.

24/7 free wireless, EPIC dbases, GiveME+GivUS funding dbases, e-book+audio books for loan, Gisborne Photo News online, Free access to internet PCs.  Catalogue, Twitter,  flickr, hbwlbuilding and a 20/20 partner will soon offer Stepping UP (free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes) and (soon) Spark Jump (prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges. for families with children). Check out upcoming Stepping UP and Spark Jump classes in the region.

Ka Pai Kaiti computer hub offers computer courses for everyone, at all levels of understanding, from beginners through to advanced. Initial focus (Dec. 2017) is on older people but the hub provides the whole community with education and connectivity and a homework club for young people is planned. The computer hub is a joint venture between Ka Pai Kaiti Trust and Tairawhiti Technology Trust.

The Mind Lab by Unitec is an education collaboration dedicated to enhancing digital literacy capability and the implementation of contemporary practice in the teaching profession. Business children & school groups courses planned.

Learn from people your own age in small, friendly and stress-free classes. SeniorNet is a community training network supporting and motivating people aged 50+ to enjoy digital technology in their daily lives and interests.

Tairawhiti REAP is committed to providing high quality long life learning to isolated communities on the East Coast of the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. Courses include Cottage Industries, Te Reo, Digi-Māmā and Digi-Kainga (including Computers in Homes).  A 20/20 partner. Open Mon-Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 am

Tairāwhiti Technology (TaiTech) educate and empower people in the Gisborne region to become capable, creative and confident life-long learners.  TaiTech supports technology-based learning facilities located in communities with high levels of deprivation and limited access to new technology. They are committed to supporting communities around the region to establish “drop-in” technology centres that allow local people to learn about anything computer related.

A partner of the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, TaiTech deliver the Spark Jump initiative – pre-pay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges, for families with children.   The brand-new modems are free; connect to Skinny’s 4G wireless network and come pre-loaded with the first block of data for free.  Contact m.alford@gmail.com, or check local course listings.

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

Tolaga Bay Area School, with Wifi Connect Ltd and the 20/20 Trust, offer low cost, high speed unlimited data broadband wireless internet, using the school’s fibre connection. Full story on Gisborne Herald

TBICT provides visitor information and accommodation alongside community services and support. Code Club is available on Monday afternoons and the Stepping UP programme is coming soon. Contact Lily Stender at tolagabayinn@gmail.com or phone 06 862 6856.