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Insights and Updates from the Digital Equity Movement in Aotearoa
The cultural divide behind the digital divide
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.
What Is the UK’s Minimum Digital Living Standard
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.
Risks of Digital-Only Public Services
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.
Rethinking 'Digital Poverty'
Digital Poverty - a commonly used term in Australia, not mana enhancing or aspirational so does it fit well here in Aotearoa NZ?
What the ‘Dumb Phone’ Trend Misses
For some, unplugging is a mindful choice. But for too many in Aotearoa, disconnection isn’t a lifestyle, it’s daily reality.
“We’d Just Find a Way Around It”: Rangatahi on the Realities of a Social Media Ban
“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.”
Letter to Minister: Concerns with the 24/7 Digital Health Service
The government’s new 24/7 digital health service promises better access to healthcare but only for those who can get online. For the New Zealanders without affordable internet, digital skills or the right devices, this could prove a barrier to essential care.
What Happens When 3G Switches Off?
Switching off 3G will widen the digital divide, it’s time to ask the government and telco’s to step up and help those who will be most impacted
Welcoming Digital Nomads While Leaving Kiwis Behind
How can we attract digital nomads while ignoring the widening digital divide at home?
Reflections from a Powerful Gathering of Social Impact Partners
Insights from 2 days with 40 Social Impact Charities - a powerful ecosystem facing mounting challenges.
Press Release: DECA Calls for Government Action to Bridge Digital Divide
The Digital Equity Coalition Aotearoa (DECA) is urging the New Zealand Government to establish a Digital Equity payment to ensure internet access for low-income families. Revealed in DECA's Affordable Connectivity in Aotearoa report today, 58,000 families in Aotearoa currently are without internet connectivity. This initiative would directly address their critical needs.