DORA (Digital On-Road Access) was set up in 2012 with support from InternetNZ to provide a mobile learning centre in Christchurch following the 2011 earthquake. DORA was subsequently used to support Stepping UP programmes on the West Coast and Digital Seniors in the Wairarapa.
Since July 2019, DORA has been touring the country providing free Digital Banking classes to anyone in the community. DORA can comfortably seat up to 10 adults at any one time. The onboard equipment is powered by solar charged batteries, and internet access is provided by both terrestrial wireless networks (3G and 4G), and in more remote areas, by satellite. This enables DORA to operate at any location in New Zealand that is reachable by road.
Where’s DORA at the moment?
| Date | Region |
|---|---|
| 11 July – 15 July 2022 | Kaikoura |
| 1 August – 12 August 2022 | Hamilton |
| 15 August – 19 August 2022 | Rodney |
| 22 August – 26 August 2022 | West Auckland – schedule to follow |
| 29 August – 2 September 2022 | South Auckland – schedule to follow |
| 5 September – 7 September 2022 | Waipa – schedule to follow |
| 12 September – 16 September 2022 | Mangakino – schedule to follow |
| 19 September – 23 September 2022 | Tararua – schedule to follow |
| 26 September – 30 September 2022 | Paraparaumu – schedule to follow |
DORA in book and video form
DORA the Bus Goes Round and Round was launched in Alexandra in March 2022. The book describes DORA’s travels throughout the country helping communities engage with the digital world. Hop aboard the digital bus and learn all the wonderful ways Dora the Bus helps people find their way through the tricky world of the internet. A copy can be purchased online at The Children’s Bookshop in Kilbirnie, Wellington or watch the video edition by clicking the applicable links below.
