We see a lot ‘from the library floor’, the most prevalent community space that encourages connection, doesn’t require money, and is welcoming to all.

What rural NZ second-hand mobile phone behaviour says about digital equity in 2025. Spoiler Alert: it’s not what economists think.

Selected readings that highlight the evidence government needs to shape effective digital inclusion policy in 2026.

Help us advocate to make the Census fair and inclusive in Aotearoa, reflecting all communities and capturing the realities of digital access.

Both the Consumer NZ and Commerce Commission’s 2025 mobile review and NZ Compare’s broadband research point to the same issue: a lack of transparency.

This work highlights the strong connection between wellbeing and digital equity in Aotearoa. The same conditions that help families flourish offline, including safety, belonging, confidence and opportunity, also shape how people connect, participate and thrive in our digital world.

Digital Inequality: Studies in Cultural Communication gathers researchers from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific to explore how communities experience digital life in their own social and cultural settings.

In this inspiring talk, Ekant from the University of Canterbury explores how technology shapes who we are and why equitable, ethical and accessible tech matters for every community.

The New Zealand government has made its priorities clear: we are betting big on artificial intelligence. However, without equal investment in digital access and skills, the government’s AI ambitions risk creating a two-tier digital nation.

The UK has developed a Minimum Digital Living Standard, this blog explains the standard and why might consider adopting the same here in Aotearoa NZ.

We see people daily who use the library for connectivity and computer access, just to conduct their everyday business. We see people who need help accessing core services, healthcare, housing and employment, confronted by processes that are excessively digital, or entirely online.

Last week the NZ government confirmed its new Road User Charges (RUC) system, replacing the petrol tax and set out a solution which appears to be digital-only, electronic road user charges. For many New Zealanders, this raises the whole question on digital equality and access for government services again.

Microsoft has extended Windows 10 security updates until 2026 — but for many, the cost and access hurdles remain. This is a short-term reprieve, not a solution, and it’s a reminder that digital safety shouldn’t depend on who can afford it.

Digital Poverty - a commonly used term in Australia, not mana enhancing or aspirational so does it fit well here in Aotearoa NZ?

For some, unplugging is a mindful choice. But for too many in Aotearoa, disconnection isn’t a lifestyle, it’s daily reality.

Microsoft have created an extended support offering for schools but it’s expensive and implementation isn’t straightforward. Our call to action is for Minister Stanford to step up and resolve this for learners.

Microsoft is desupporting Windows 10. Why? and what will the impact be? we lay it all out and challenge Microsoft to do better.

In this inspiring episode of Shining a Light, host Bronwyn Scott sits down with Nina Oberg Humphries, Director of Tagata Moana Trust. Discover how this passionate advocate is transforming digital literacy and STEAM opportunities for Pacific communities in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

It’s about meeting people where they are, not expecting them to adapt to whatever platform is easiest for us to deliver.

“Some people won't be able to communicate. Most of my mates don’t have credit. Like, sometimes we only have Wi-Fi. Like the free Wi-Fi at school or in town.”