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. The classroom is suitable for use by up to 10 adults at any one time. DORA’s 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.
From July 2019 to June 2022 DORA is on a national ‘tour of duty’ delivering Digital Banking classes.
DORA is scheduled to visit the following regions but registrations of interest in hosting DORA can be sent to sue@diaa.nz.
**While New Zealand is in Covid-19 lockdown, classes onboard DORA are suspended**
| Start | Finish | Region | Key Towns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Sep-2021 | 17-Sep-2021 | Hurunui | Leithfield, Waiau, Rotherham, Waikari, Hawarden, Greta Valley, Motunau Beach, Culverden |
| 30-Aug-2021 | 10-Sep-2021 | Waimakariri | Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford, Pegasus, Silverstream and Woodend |
| 23-Aug-2021 | 27-Aug-2021 | Kaikōura | Kaikōura |
| 27-Jul-2021 | 20-Aug-2021 | Christchurch | Parklands, Hornby, Sumner, New Brighton, Linwood, Fendalton, Akaroa, Redwood, Spreydon, Little River, Papanui and Bishopdale |
| 10-Jun-2021 | 11-Jun-2021 | Ashburton | Methven, Ashburton, Rakaia |
| 08-Jun-2021 | 09-Jun-2021 | Waimate | St Andrews, Glenavy |
| 31-May-2021 | 04-Jun-2021 | Selwyn | Lincoln, Rolleston, Darfield, Leeston |
| 24-May-2021 | 28-May-2021 | Timaru | Timaru, Geraldine, Temuka |
| 10-May-2021 | 21-May-2021 | Otago | Dunedin, Mosgiel |
| 27-Apr-2021 | 07-May-2021 | Clutha | Balclutha, Tapanui, Lawrence, Milton, Owaka, Clinton, Kaitangata, Waihoia |
| 12-Apr-2021 | 23-Apr-2021 | Central Otago | Alexandra, Roxburgh, Millers Flat, Cromwell, Naseby, Ranfurly, Oturehua, Omakau, Clyde |
| 15-Mar-2021 | 9-Apr-2021 | Southland | Winton, Gore, Mataura, Lumsden |
| 1-Mar-2021 | 12-Mar-2021 | North Otago | Ōamaru, Kurow, Ōtematata, Ōmārama, Hampden and Palmerston |
| 22-Feb-2021 | 25-Feb-2020 | Marlborough | Picton, Blenheim |
| 15-Feb-2021 | 18-Feb-2021 | Hawke’s Bay | Taradale, Napier |
| 9-Feb-2021 | 12-Feb-2021 | Hawke’s Bay | Havelock North, Hastings, Flaxmere, |
| 25-Jan-2021 | 5-Feb-2021 | Hawke’s Bay | Waipukurau, Waipawa |
| 19-Nov-2020 | 04-Dec-2020 | Central King Country | Taumarunui |
| 12-Nov-2020 | 17-Nov-2020 | Turangi | Turangi |
| 09-Nov-2020 | 11-Nov-2020 | Murupara | Murupara |
| 02-Nov-2020 | 07-Nov-2020 | Wairoa | Wairoa |
| 05-Oct-2020 | 30-Oct-2020 | Gisborne | Gisborne, Ruatoria |
| 07-Sep-2020 | 02-Oct-2020 | Eastern BOP | Opotiki, Murupara, Kawerau, Whakatane |
| 20-Jul-2020 | 14-Aug-2020 | Northland | Kerikeri, Paihia, Kaikohe, Dargaville, Whangarei |
| 05-Mar-2020 | 18-Mar-2020 | Northland | Kaitaia, Kerikeri |
| 03-Mar-2020 | 03-Mar-2020 | Waikato | Hamilton TechFest, Claudelands Events Centre |
| 24-Feb-2020 | 03-Mar-2020 | Coromandel | Whangamata, Pauanui, Coromandel Town |
| 20-Jan-2020 | 21-Feb-2020 | Nelson-Tasman | Stoke, Richmond, Motueka, Takaka, Nelson |
| 23-Oct-2019 | 20-Dec-2019 | West Coast | Hokitika, Westport, Greymouth |
| 16-Sep-2019 | 17-Oct-2019 | Coromandel | Coromandel Town, Whitianga, Tairua, Thames, Whangamata |
| 29-Jul-2019 | 13-Sep-2019 | Whanganui | Wanganui, Marton, Bulls |