As AI rapidly reshapes global economies, workplaces, and public services, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in what "inclusion" actually means. The question is shifting from access to agency: Who has the capability, capital, and power to make technology work for them, and who is simply subject to its decisions?

The Brainbox Institute spent much of the past year bringing together people with experience and expertise in a range of areas, including data scientists, people in and working with the telecommunications sector, and community leaders, to work through what internet resilience actually means for Aotearoa.

The Minister’s proposed changes are a direct hit on efforts to build digital equity in Aotearoa

We reached out to ministers, shared our research and asked a few hard questions. This is what we found and why DECA will be in the room tomorrow when the government talks about its digital future.

From the 3G Community Impact Report to a nationwide communications campaign, we reflect on a year of listening and learning, and share our ask for the final push before Aotearoa's 3G network closes on 31 March.