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December 21
Looking back at community funding
Since 2019 the majority of our grant funding has been aligned with our digital inclusion goals. We have put over $1.4 million towards a variety of initiatives that seek to bridge the digital divide.
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December 20
The other pandemic — how can Aotearoa protect itself against misinformation?
While Aotearoa and the world continue to battle COVID-19, there is another pandemic that has spread globally and has now taken root in New Zealand. It's called the ‘infodemic.’
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Research on UAV-aided Wireless Mesh Networking for Remote NZ Communities complete
In 2019, we funded research being completed by Dr Wanqing Tu. The research has been published through the 2021 IEEE 18th Annual Consumer Communications & Networking Conference.
December 01
Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code
Organisations working to improve online safety in New Zealand say lack of community engagement on a new Code of Practice being developed for social media platforms may fail the people it intends to help.
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November 25
Have your say: digital identity for Aotearoa
The Digital Identity Systems Trust Framework Bill proposes new rules to regulate and enable the use of digital identity systems in New Zealand. The Bill is being considered by Parliament and submissions are open until 2 December.
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November 24
Te Ora Hou Wellington East Bridging the Digital Divide
As we all know, the time between early 2020 and now has thrown up plenty of challenges. Running a skills programme with adults and local youth was no easy feat, but Te Ora Hou saw the value in persisting.
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November 19
A traversal view of the .nz space: content and technology
In this blog, we are looking at content, languages and content management systems used on .nz sites.
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November 09
A new toolkit for digital inclusion initiatives
We are excited to launch our evaluation toolkit for digital inclusion initiatives across Aotearoa. It will support community groups as they learn how to evaluate their work as they strive for digital equity.
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November 04
Have your say: a digital strategy for Aotearoa
The digital strategy is where the government will set its future direction and priorities for a digital New Zealand. Submissions were due 10 November 2021.
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