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The 2020 Trust congratulates Graham Kelly, Chair of the Porirua e-Learning Trust, on his Civic Award. Graham was the original driving force behind establishing the highly successful Porirua City Community IT Educational (e-Learning) Trust and has held the position of Chair for the last 15 years. ... Read more
This year to widen community access NetHui takes to the road, with one day NetHui in Nelson, South Auckland and Rotorua. NetHui provides a unique opportunity for attendees from diverse professions and communities to discuss and debate digital issues that are critical for the future of the Internet in New Zealand. We are delighted to again be a ... Read more
Location: Wellington | Full time, Permanent | people&co Reference 17697 Applications close 5 pm, Sunday 25 September 2016 Proven people manager Strong financial literacy Strategic planner 2020 Trust is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organisation towards its vision to have New Zealanders fully participating in our digital world. The 2020 Trust is a registered Charitable ... Read more
Yesterday (5/7/2016) Education Minister Hekia Parata announced the formal integration of Digital technology into the New Zealand Curriculum. “This is the first change to the New Zealand Curriculum since its introduction in 2007 and reflects our Government’s commitment to championing 21st century practice in teaching and learning,” says Ms Parata. “It will ensure that we have an ... Read more
2020 Trust today announced the appointment of Sue West as Auckland Area Manager. Sue is a digital education professional with more than 25 years experience. This appointment will provide leadership in responding to digital inequality specifically in South and West Auckland. ... Read more
A new report analyses New Zealand’s tech sector and highlights economic opportunities. It also recommends addressing the ‘Digital Learning Divide’. “From Tech Sector to Digital Nation” is from NZTech, the New Zealand Technology Industry Association, with support from over 50 organisations from industry, education, health and government, including 2020’s strategic partner InternetNZ. The section on education focuses ... Read more
Last week was World Privacy Week, highlighting issues of privacy, trust and confidence on the web and in the real world. Here is our selection of recent reports and surveys, useful tools and good advice for keeping yourself safe on line. ... Read more
The 2020 Trust’s Digital Inclusion map (at www.digitalinclusion.nz) has reached a milestone, with over 500 resources ‘pins’ added. 2020 launched the prototype Digital Inclusion map at InternetNZ’s NetHui in July 2015. At the launch, the Executive Director of the 2020 Trust explained, “The digital sector needs a better understanding of who is working with which communities,to build and grow ... Read more
A new World Internet Project report (pdf, 2MB) released today by AUT concludes that many New Zealanders continue to be digitally disadvantaged. The Executive Director of the World Internet Project in New Zealand, Dr Philippa Smith, says that the report shows the digital divide still persists. She commented that age and household income are still ... Read more
Media Statement, for release 3 March 2016, 9am Laurence Millar has stepped down from his position as Chair to take up the role of Executive Director, following the resignation of Vanisa Dhiru, who will leave the organisation on 10 March to complete her research and further her academic qualifications. “The Trust is widely recognised for ... Read more
