Digital advances and climate pressures are leaving people behind
An estimated 2.2 billion people did not have access to internet connectivity in 2025. Even among people who are connected, affordability, service quality and limited digital skills continue to restrict meaningful participation. Without deliberate action, unequal access to connectivity, devices, data and AI skills could turn today’s digital divide into deeper and more persistent gaps in learning, income and economic opportunity.
RESILIENCE & TECHNOSTRESS Video
As more of daily life moves through a digital front door, banking, health, government, older people face real barriers, and a crisis sharpens them. This kōrero looks at what the evidence shows about those barriers, who does the work of keeping people connected, and what it would take to design services that include older people rather than leave them to cope. Facilitated by Bronwyn Scott, joined by Dianne Wepa and Melanie Stowell.
Internet Infrastructure Climate Resilience
This document is one of the outputs from the IICR research project. It outlines a set of six key themes for building Internet infrastructure climate resilience and makes suggestions for some key opportunity areas and initial high-impact supporting actions. It is designed to inform and support action being taken, rather than a comprehensive list of activities required. The report was prepared by the IICR research team. It draws on information gathered during the project’s research activities, including input from and expertise of Network members.
Waitaha Digital Equity Network - Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Waitaha Digital Equity Network (WDEN) - Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, Hearing of verbal submissions
From Data to Dignity 2026: Health and wellbeing indicators for New Zealanders with intellectual disability
The authors are also thankful for the valuable input of Shara Turner, Tania Thomas, David Corner and others from IHC New Zealand, as well as the thoughtful reviews from Dr Nic McKenzie and Anita Nicholls, committee members of the Aotearoa-New Zealand division of the Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) and Craig Wright, Data Scientist at the Social Investment Agency and author of the 2011 Ministry of Health report for Health Indicators for New Zealanders with Intellectual Disability.
Let’s Fix The Digital Divide - for Good: Good Things Foundation Strategy 2026-2028
Fix the Digital Divide - for Good 2026-2028 Strategy
Are you having issues with your phone or internet provider?
It’s ok to complain… and if you need help resolving a complaint with your phone or internet provider, talk to Telecommunications Dispute Resolutions (TDR).
From silence to signal: Nigerian women building digital pathways to justice
From silence to connectivity: Nigerian women building digital pathways to justice
Foundations to thrive: Policy briefs for child and family wellbeing
Understanding how events in early life shape an individual’s destiny, in terms of their physical and mental health and their cognitive and emotional development, is at the heart of informing us about our future society. Human flourishing has therefore been a distinct theme of Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures since it was founded over five years ago.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health: Views of whānau & community
This survey was conducted in September 2025, with 19 participants from our lived experience CLEAR rōpū, members from the Consumer Group at HQSC, and a number of wider patients who generously offered their time to share their thoughts on AI in health. The survey shows whānau are open to the potential of AI in healthcare, but confidence and understanding lag behind adoption. Building trust will depend on transparent communication, culturally grounded education, and tangible examples of AI improving care without replacing human connection.