The COVID lockdown accelerated Kiwi’s switch to online banking and those still wanting to make the change will get an extra helping hand in Wairoa next week. DORA – the unique WiFi enabled bus supported by Kiwibank – is visiting local communities to help people explore alternatives to paying by cheque, learn online banking and ... Read more
New Digital Literacy Programme for Seniors
The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa (DIAA) is pleased to announce a new digital literacy programme for seniors – Better Digital Futures for Seniors. With support from The Office for Seniors, we have developed a customised programme for seniors, based on our successful Stepping UP initiative. We have also shaped Better Digital Futures to reflect the ... Read more
Wide range of Stepping UP classes available at Nelson-Marlborough libraries
Stepping UP classes start again in February 2015 in the Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough regions. A wide range of Stepping UP classes are being offered at five public libraries, including Picton, Blenheim, Nelson, Stoke and Richmond. You can find out about these classes here or by contacting your local library. ... Read more
Hutt City Stepping UP classes filling fast
Stepping UP classes at Hutt City Libraries, starting in February 2015 are filling fast, with some already fully booked. Check out available classes and enrol here or sign up at one of the community libraries – Naenae, Stokes Valley, Wainuiomata, Taita or the central city War Memorial Library. ... Read more
Stepping UP expands to Kerikeri
Stepping UP classes in the Far North are expanding to Kerikeri in February 2015, following the very popular programme in Kaitaia in 2014. Classes will also be offered again in Kaitaia, also starting in February. Details of these classes are now available here or you can sign up at your local library. ... Read more
Nelson Public Libraries expand free digital literacy training programmes
Nelson Public Libraries have announced they will be extending their free digital literacy training programme to include Stepping UP modules. The new classes will be tutored by library staff, Michelle Bryant and Nicola Harwood. Classes will be advertised here so watch out for the topics that interest you. ... Read more
Tasman Libraries offering free Stepping UP classes in Richmond, Nelson
Tasman District Libraries are now offering Stepping UP classes in Richmond, starting in October 2014. Spaces are limited to 5 people per class so register now to avoid missing out. ... Read more
Stepping UP classes continue in Marlborough and extend to Picton
Marlborough District Library will be inviting registrations for their free Stepping UP classes starting in October 2014. Spaces are limited to 6 people per class so watch this space for an announcement about the new dates to avoid missing out. Free Stepping UP classes will also be offered at Picton Library and Service Centre in October/November 2014. ... Read more
Stepping UP in Whangarei
The second Stepping UP programme in Whangarei Library comes to an end on 12 August and a new pilot programme will be starting at the Otangarei ICT Hub. Sessions are reserved for Kuia and Kaumatua between 10am and 12 noon, but all ages from the Otangarei community are welcome to participate in sessions from 2pm ... Read more