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Connecting members of all backgrounds through digital equity.

We are a hub for the digital inclusion community in Aotearoa.

The Digital Equity Coalition Aotearoa (DECA) connects and supports the digital inclusion community. Together we are stronger, louder, and have greater impact.

We believe that every Kiwi should have clear, appropriate and affordable pathways to participate in digital life. 

DECA aims to shine a light shine a light on digital inclusion initiatives, identify gaps, advocate, connect people and projects, offer space to collaborate and innovate.

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What is Digital Equity?

Digital equity exists when everyone can access and effectively use digital technologies so as to participate in our society, democracy and economy. Digital equity is our ultimate goal.

Digital inclusion refers to the initiatives and actions we undertake as we work towards digital equity. Digital inclusion is the means to achieve the goal.

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Barriers to Digital Equity.

Household Internet Accessibility

Data from Stats NZ and the Commerce Commission suggests that currently 93% of households have an internet connection, meaning that approximately 130,320 households do not have an internet connection.¹

NZ Household Access to Fibre

Data from Internet New Zealand states 64% of NZ households lack fibre connection. Those less likely to have a fibre connection at home are households with lower incomes, those living in the North Island outside the two main cities, and those with long term disabilities or impairments.

Access to the digital world is now a basic necessity, just like running water to a house. Yet at least 10% of people in Aotearoa are digitally excluded and over 20% struggle to access necessary services to get on with life. 

The groups who have the most to gain from the digital world are often the ones who face barriers. This includes families on low incomes, seniors, Māori, Pacific peoples, those with disabilities, those new to Aotearoa and our remote communities. 

With everything from banking to government services going online, people who are not able to access those services are increasingly disadvantaged.

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Connect with us

Email: kiaora@digitalequity.nz

Phone or text: +64 22 513 3527