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The 20/20 Trust is increasing its capacity to address the challenges of digital inclusion in Auckland. Sue West, 20/20 Auckland Manager has announced the appointment of Maria Green as Project Coordinator and says “Maria will bring a range of valuable skills and experience to the team.” Maria will help strengthen and contribute to the growth in Auckland as the team responds and adapts to the growing needs of the region. ... Read more
A new version of the Digital Inclusion map will overlay existing resources information on to colour-coded areas of deprivation, making the map a unique visual analytical tool for planners and practitioners. The original prototype (digitalinclusion.nz) maps New Zealand resources by location, type and programme. The new map adds socio-economic and digital skills/availability data layers, derived from the NZ Census, the Broadband Map, PIAAC, academic and other data sets. We are working with strategic partner InternetNZ on the enhancements, which will be rolled out over time. ... Read more
Save the date! InternetNZ’s 2017 NetHui is on Thursday 9th to Friday 10th November at Auckland’s Aotea Centre, returning to a 2-day national event format. It will be preceded by the 2017 Internet Research Forum on Wednesday 8th November, also in the Aotea Centre. ... Read more
The Auckland Programme Support Coordinator, will be responsible for programme support for all 20/20 Trust programmes in Auckland. A component of this position is to coordinate a designated number of programmes in consultation with the Auckland Area Manager. ... Read more
Business Services Manager (full time, Wellington) Background The 20/20 Communications Trust (20/20) is a registered charity that for twenty years has focused on supporting the opportunity for all New Zealanders to participate in the digital world. Our Mission is to provide leadership and work with communities to deliver programmes that contribute to New Zealanders’ digital ... Read more
Recent graduates from the 20/20 Trust’s Computers in Homes (CiH) programme are the first Palmerston North families to use Spark Jump, to unleash their potential through connectivity at home. Last week at the graduation ceremony at Te Aroha Noa, Spark Foundation announced the availability of Spark Jump in Palmerston North. Spark Jump is an initiative for social change so that more New Zealand children can use the internet at home to learn and go on to thrive in the modern digital economy. Selected families in Palmerston North will receive a modem and a subsidised wireless broadband connection and pay only $15 for 30GB with no fixed term contract. ... Read more
Internet access and digital skills are rapidly becoming essential for daily life in New Zealand. Education, health, banking, communicating with family and friends, accessing government services, applying for jobs, finding suppliers, small business administration and promotion, and buying and selling things, are just a few of the many daily activities that are more difficult and ... Read more
Recently strategic partner InternetNZ took their NetHui on the road for a day each in Nelson, Rotorua and South Auckland. Local community people made full use of the opportunity to collaboratively explore local and national perspectives on using the Internet, and to discuss relevant research, local projects, issues and opportunities. At all 3 venues, 2020 Trust people ... Read more
The Board of Trustees of 2020 Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Carr as Executive Director of the Trust. The Trust has also introduced management changes to respond to changing government expectations, improve organisational effectiveness, and contribute to strengthening the national development of digital skills. ... Read more
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
