Find a digital inclusion resource

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DIGITS Charitable Trust offers supported access to the internet and laptop devices in the home for qualifying school aged families. DIGITS is a Spark Jump partner.

Fab Lab Chch provides access to the modern tools of invention, in a creative innovation space for Christchurch citizens to prototype new solutions to local problems. Fab Lab Chch offers access digital fabrication machines, electronic boards and sensors for developing prototypes, it has 15 laptops, and 3 highly spec’d PCs for CAD, 3D modelling and VR/AR development and a range of Virtual Reality equipment.

Fab Lab Wgtn is a Massey digital fabrication laboratory, a creative ecosystem. Maker Monday is a free/low cost project-based open evening for community learning & engagement.

Family Start is homebased programme for families with children aged 0 – 12 months, who are experiencing complex issues that impact on their parenting. It provides practical advice, support and parenting education and Spark Jump .

Spark Jump is a low-cost prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges for families with children up to 18 years old who don’t currently have a broadband connection at home, and whose household is in a 4G/4G700 coverage area.

Spark Jump workshop participants receive a free WI-FI Modem and their first 30GB of data is free. Top-ups are $10 for 30GB on a prepay service – there is no fixed contract required.

Contact megan@familystartnelson.co.nz, 03 547 0940 or check local course listings.

Family Start is a free and voluntary home-visiting service that offers early support for families who are expecting a new baby or who are already caring for a new baby, and experiencing personal or family/whānau situations that make parenting more challenging. It can include Spark Jump (low-cost prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges) for families with no internet. Contact keri.smith@plunket.org.nz, 021 518 725 or check local course listings.

SeniorNet brings older adults and technology together in a friendly, fun and stress-free way. It’s for people over the age of 50 who’d like to learn more about technology and what it can do for them. Small, well organised classes, with volunteer tutors, in 80 branches nationwide

Fre3FormD’s founder Gordon Dykes is passionate about equipping NZ students with 3-d design and printing skills. He offers free introductory sessions, and designs and makes 3-D printers suitable for schools.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

Free internet computers and Wi-Fi at Gore and Mataura Libraries; free basic help with your eReader or other device. Fees for printing and scanning. Offers (soon) Stepping UP – free computer & internet training for adults, in easy steps, in informal, friendly classes; and (soon) Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges; for families with children. Contact lwestonwebb@goredc.govt.nz, 03 203 9115 or check local class listings. . A Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa (DIAA) partner and Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

GCSN is creating a community of connected schools, teaching professionals and educational resources in the greater Christchurch region utilising the high speed fibre optic network infrastructure being installed by Enable Networks.

Hastings District Libraries offers free public internet access for one hour per person per day; Online databases, eBooks and eAudiobooks available.

The library in Havelock North has also teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide low-cost and financially flexible connectivity.

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 the team on 06 871 5000 and go online to: www.hastingslibraries.co.nz

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.

Hive Dunedin creates opportunities for youth that enable learning through hands-on making and exploration with peers and mentors and that develop digital and web literacy skills for future success. @HiveDunedin is a open network of youth-serving organizations, educators, teachers, schools, museums, and cultural institutions across the city.

Hornby Library is teaming up with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to offer Spark Jump.

Spark Jump is designed for families in low-income communities with the care of children (aged 0 to 18) who don’t have a current fixed broadband connection at home, and whose household is in a 4G coverage area.

Workshop participants receive a free Wi-Fi modem and 30GB of data for $10 on a pre-paid service with no fixed contract.

Classes are hosted by the library (check local class listings.) 

Contact Roberta MacLean at Hornby Library for more information (03) 941 7879.

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries with 253 events in NZ in 2016. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event, using free resources, during Computer Science Education Week in early December. One-hour tutorials are available in over 45 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104.

Hurunui Memorial Library (as an APNK partner) offers free computer access, internet and wifi; and (as a DIAA partner) 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). Contact justine.lester@hurunui.govt.nz, 03 314 0070 or check local course listings!

ICT-Connect is IT Professionals NZ (ITP) national in-school programme which inspires and educates young people about their future in the ICT industry. It puts software and Information Technology (IT) professionals face-to-face with students in class, where they introduce diverse opportunities and pathways in their industry.

impactNPO get IT volunteers (you) with a wide range of skills to come in and help local charities and not for profit organisations (NPOs) with their IT challenges.

We do this through running fun, high-energy and impact weekend Charity Hackathons events. On Friday evening, NPOs do a pitch about what they do and what their issues are, then volunteers form self-organising teams around an NPO of their choice. The teams then have a goal for the weekend to produce something useful.

impactNPO get IT volunteers (you) with a wide range of skills to come in and help local charities and not for profit organisations (NPOs) with their IT challenges.

We do this through running fun, high-energy and impact weekend Charity Hackathons events. On Friday evening, NPOs do a pitch about what they do and what their issues are, then volunteers form self-organising teams around an NPO of their choice. The teams then have a goal for the weekend to produce something useful.

Johnsonville Library offers internet access and free wi-fi and, as a DIAA partner, offers 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). Contact heather.mccaskill@wcc.govt.nz, 04 477 6151 or check local course listings.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. The library is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner and is a DIAA partner offering Stepping UP (free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes).

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 jessica.tuckerman@fndc.govt.nz, 09 401 2416 or check local course listings.

Linwood Library has public computers and wifi, is a DIAA partner, will soon be offering Stepping UP (free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes) and is offering Jump (prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges. for families with children). Contact cath.parr@ccc.govt.nz, or check local class listings.

Mackenzie College & Community Library has teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to offer Stepping UP – free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes.

Another service on offer is Jump, 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 Jackie Phillips on  (03) 685 8560 ext 1 or check local class listings.

In addition to health and social services, Maketu, as a DIAA partner, 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). Contact amanda-jane.mcfadden@westernbay.govt.nz, 07 571 8008 or check local class listings.

Manukau City Baptist Church provides opportunities to be involved in your community; where you can meet others, get support and help others.  MCBC offers budgeting advice, supports with job seeking, parenting and marriage courses etc.

Also on offer: Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges, for families with children under the age of 18. Contact Norah  at admin@citybaptist.org.nz, 09 278 8998.

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.

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.

Miramar  Library has free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers.

The library has teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide low-cost and financially flexible connectivity.

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 Lauryn Hedley on 04 388 8005 or check local class listings.

One of two Hutt City Library clubhouses, creative technology spaces for people aged 10-18, and totally free! Have fun with robotics, animation, 3D design, arts & crafts, sound recording, video production, graphic design, game creation and more. Helpful mentors include musicians, librarians, artists… Open during school term 3pm-7pm.

NZ’s premiere hands-on science education programme. Live shows, hands-on exhibits and teacher resources that broaden student knowledge and experience; connecting with science and technology and the world around them.  Every year the Science Roadshow is experienced by around 47,000 students, 6000 teachers and accompanying adults from over 600 schools nationwide!

Neighbourly lets you connect with neighbours and community using a private local website. It’s a free service to make your neighbourhood a safer, better place to live. Share news on events, issues, lost pets…

The Government created Network 4 Learning (N4L) builds and manages a network for New Zealand’s 2500+ schools and creates an environment that encourages the uptake of digital learning in a seamless way.

The Government created Network 4 Learning (N4L) builds and manages a network for New Zealand’s 2500+ schools and creates an environment that encourages the uptake of digital learning in a seamless way.

We are about whānau transformation, with whānau setting their own goals and direction to self manage. We strive to educate and improve lives and lifestyles through Whānau Ora, clinical Services and workforce development. A 20/20 Trust Computers in Homes partner.

NgāTai O Te Awa (NTOTA) is a Maori Development Organisation committed to the pursuit of excellence and successful futures for Maori whānau, hapū and iwi. NTOTA provides health, innovation and development services, runs Clubhouse Whanganui and is co-located with Clubhouse Whanganui.   Is a 20/20 partner offering 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). Contact alaska@ntota.co.nz, 022 691 7157.

OMG Tech! plans to open up the world of future tech to every Kiwi kid. Over 3 years OMGTech aims to give every primary & intermediate school in NZ the chance to take part in its award winning workshops, connecting over 4,000 industry volunteers as role models and inspirers.

Listed under Online or Nationwide you will find digital inclusion resources that have no one geographical location.

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 20/20 partner offering 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). Contact joh@odc.govt.nz, 07 315 6170 or check local course listings.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users; is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner, and is a 20/20 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 (prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges). Contact mallory.mattmuller@kapiticoast.govt.nz, 06 364 8039 or check local course listings.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users, and as a 20/20 partner 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). Contact jason.clements@wmk.govt.nz, 03 311 8901.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

Paraparaumu Library offers free access to PCs and WiFi for library users, is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner, and is a 20/20 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 (prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges). Contact mallory.mattmuller@kapiticoast.govt.nz, 04 296 4882 or check local course listings.

The best place of its kind for New Zealand educators and learners to discover, share and grow. It is a great resource sharing site for teachers, and for providers of content or services to New Zealand schools.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

Free access to PCs and WiFi and A3 flatbed scanner for library users. Is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.  Is a 20/20 partner offering Stepping UP (free computer & internet training in easy steps, relevant to your life and interests, in informal friendly classes) and Jump (prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges. for families with children). Contact jason.clements@wkm.govt.nz, 03 311 8901.

Remark-it commission, decommission and remarket IT equipment, with significant projects with New Zealand’s and Australia’s biggest companies and government agencies. We refurbish computers for 2020’s Computers in Homes.

Remark-it commission, decommission and remarket IT equipment, with significant projects with New Zealand’s and Australia’s biggest companies and government agencies. We refurbish computers for 2020’s Computers in Homes.

RCJNZ is a unique event that excites and motivates students. Students participating in RoboCup Junior New Zealand events may choose Robot Theatre, Rescue or Soccer.

Rotorua Library has 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 library has 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 Pani Taiepa or Manda Waiariki on 06 759 6060 or check local class listings.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

Spark Foundation’s Spark Jump is broadband to support education at home and strong whānau engagement; both crucial for young people to succeed. Many children in low-income areas don’t have broadband. Spark Jump helps solve this Digital Divide. Families with children under 18 and no broadband get a free loan modem at a free set-up workshop and top it up with $10 pre-pay for 30GB/30days.  No contract, no credit check and no set-up charges.

20/20 is national Spark Jump partner, working with local partners. Contact your local partner or read full details here. 

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

STEAM ahead is a series of events that help mums and their teenage daughters meet women who work in Science, Engineering and Technology fields. We want to see more women choose careers that are both fulfilling and future-proof.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. The library is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner, and a 20/20 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 (prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges. for families with children). Contact jmoore@stratford.govt.nz, 06 7655403 or check local course listings.

Studio 274 is an after-school community centre that helps young people design their future by providing access to high-tech skills, advanced technology, positive and creative mentors and career pathways.

One of two Hutt City Library clubhouses, creative technology spaces for people aged 10-18, and totally free! Have fun with robotics, animation, 3D design, arts & crafts, sound recording, video production, graphic design, game creation and more. Helpful mentors include musicians, librarians, artists… Open during school term 3pm-7pm.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

The school is in the Manaiakalani programme, that improves student achievement significantly in low decile schools, 95% Māori and Pasifika. To make digital citizens of learners and whānau, the programme enables learning anywhere, anytime and at any pace; supports parents buying a personal digital device for each learner; provides wireless internet at home and school; and supports teachers in pedagogical innovation.

Online learning at home and strong whanau engagement is crucial for our young people to succeed, but many school-age children in low-income communities don’t have broadband. Spark Jump is bringing heavily subsidised home broadband to these New Zealand children. Tamatea High School is a 20/20 partner for Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges, for families with children. Check out upcoming Spark Jump setup sessions.

Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library offers internet access and free wi-fi and, as a 20/20 partner, offers 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). Contact heather.mccaskill@wcc.govt.nz, 04 232 1690 or check local course listings.

Winton Library has 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 library has also teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide low-cost and financially flexible connectivity.

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 Raewyn Patton on 0800 732 542 or check local class listings.

Te Kauwhata & Districts Information and Support Centre (DISC) offers a whole range of community and support services and is a 20/20 partner for Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges, for families with children. Check out upcoming Spark Jump setup sessions.

Te Mana o Kupe Trust works with Porirua East rangatahi, their whānau and teachers to empower them, and equip our communities for the future, by making digital technology accessible and affordable.

As a DIAA partner we offer 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.

Contact Rebecca Evans at: rebecca@tmok.org.nz; or 027 244 1333

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Te Whare Kokonga Community House provides Melville Community Wireless –  free wifi internet for mobile devices to qualifying families & individuals. They were also a Computers in Homes training centre 2015/16/17. For wireless access please enquire at Te Whare Kokonga Community House.

Te Whare is also a 20/20 partner for Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges, for families with children. Check out upcoming Spark Jump setup sessions.

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 20/20 partner offering 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). Contact sally.clark@waidc.govt.nz, 09 236 9823 or check local courses listing.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users, in Twizel Area School. The library is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner, and (soon) a 20/20 partner offering 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). Contact jan.spriggs@gmail.com, 021 104 46051 or check out local course listings.

Valley Baptist Community Centre supports parents and families by partnering with organisations to provide parenting programmes including; Space for You and Your Baby, and Parenting Place Toolbox.  Stepping UP, is a free community digital skills programme coming soon which will include the JUMP initiative.  JUMP – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges; for families with children under the age of 18.  $10 for 30GB. Contact Amy Souquet at trust.valleybaptist@gmail.com 03 473 9413, 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 a 20/20 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 (prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges). Contact mallory.mattmuller@kapiticoast.govt.nz, 04 296 4760 or check local courses listing.

Free access to PCs and WiFi and A3 flatbed scanner for library users. Is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner and as a DIAA partner 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). Contact sue.fargher@chbdc.govt.nz, 06 857 8123.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. The library as a DIAA partner 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). Contact sue.fargher@chbdc.govt.nz, 06 857 8123.  An Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner.

Wairarapa REAP (Rural Education Activities Programmes) provides a wide variety of digital learning, including… Computers In Homes, Computers for Nannas and Poppas, iPad, iPhone, Android Phone, Android Tablets, PC Training, Macintosh Training etc. and is a 20/20 partner for Spark Jump – prepay broadband with no contract, no credit checks, no set-up charges, for families with children. Check out upcoming Spark Jump setup sessions.

Wairoa ICT Club offers three collaborative computer clubs: Gaming club every Saturday, establishing Online Business club every Monday evening and Coding club every Tuesday evening. The Club opened officially in 2016 and now has over 400 members with 60 to 80 members attending club activities each week.

The club has also teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide low-cost and financially flexible connectivity.

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 andrew@curve.co.nz, 021 797 117 or check local course listing.

Waitomo Library has free access to computers, WiFi, scanning, eBooks and eAudiobooks,

The library has also teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide low-cost and financially flexible connectivity.

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 julieo@waitomo.govt.nz, 07 878 0801 or check local courses listing.

WestREAP offers a range of computer and digital communication courses from beginner to advanced. Programmes include Stepping UP, Computers in Homes, KiwiSkills, Digital Literacy and ICDL.

Whakatane Library has free access to computers, WiFi, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers.  Gain technology skills including online searching, job applications, local and family history/whakapapa.

The library has also teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide low-cost and financially flexible connectivity.

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 the library at library.staff@whakatane.govt.nz, 07 306 0509 or check local class listings.

Offers Internet (10 computers, user pays), E-Resource (6 computers, MS and selected websites, for research, homework, CVs, training), Genealogy (3 computers for family history/whakapapa research), 3CS Computer Club (weekly, not holidays), Free Wi-Fi (30 min – CBDs). The library has also teamed up with the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide 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.

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 paulau@wdc.govt.nz, 09 430 4206 or check local course listing.

Free access to PCs and WiFi for library users. The library is an Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) partner, and as a DIAA partner now 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). Contact heathert@tararuadc.govt.nz, 06 374 4255 or check local courses listing.