Community Actions
This page outlines some of the key actions the Government is investing in to develop the Community area of the Digital Strategy. These initiatives work alongside one another and support the development of intitiatives in other areas.
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The Community Partnership Fund
The fund will build capacity in communities; and develop strong local partnerships in the community, business, and local government to develop ICT skills, capability, and content in regions and communities.
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The Connecting Communities Strategy
Identifies seven action areas for community use of ICT. Delivered in tandem with the elements of the Digital Strategy. (With local government, Department of Labour, Ministry of Social Development, community partners, and others).
Find out more at
* www.dol.govt.nz/ [pdf 240kb - link to external site]
* www.community.net.nz/ [link to external wesite]
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CommunityNet Aotearoa - www.community.net.nz
An Internet information resource providing how-to guides, news, and information-sharing for community and voluntary organisations.
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Unlimited Potential Learning Foundation
An IT-skills training programme for trainers in Community-Based Technology and Learning Centres that benefit economically disadvantaged and ‘unconnected’ communities. (With Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Microsoft New Zealand, and community groups.)
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