In Training Now - Gisborne

Tairawhiti Technology Trust (TaiTech)

The TaiTech Trust is currently running three programmes that will all graduate before Christmas, and thats only 8 weeks away.

Waikirikiri School Hub
Ten whanau from the Waikirikiri community have been training at the schools community hub since the beginning of September and will graduate at the school on Tuesday 18th November at 5.30pm.

Te Hapara Whanau Aroha Centre
Ten Mums from the centre started training in mid September and will graduate at the Centre on Thursday 11th December at 11.00am. They have been doing their training at the TaiTech CBD hub.

Whatatutu Community Hub
Another 10 whanau started training in early October at the Whatatutu Community Hub and will graduate on Tuesday 16th December at 1.00pm. Just in time for Christmas.

Victoria University Research

Researchers from Victoria University are meeting with 8 Computers in Homes whanau in early September to see how they use the internet, in particular use of ones identity.

"The study seeks to gain an understanding of how Kiwis share, or decide not to share, their identity information online in relationships with commercial organisations, government, friends and family, and with colleagues. In this study “online” means “any activity or service available on or performed using the Internet”, such as online shopping, watching videos online, submitting your tax form online or using Facebook."

Thanks to the Tairawhiti Computer Hub Trust for the use of their CBD facility.

Increase of Whanau Places for 2014/15

It's official!
Gisborne and the East Coast have been lucky with an increase of whanau places for the 2014/15 year.
We have gone form 38 funded whanau in 2013/14 to 75 for this year.

That means more whanau will benefit from being part of the Computers in Homes programme.

Early in September both the Waikirkiri School Hub and the CBD Hub at the Cadet Hall will begin a new programme of 10 whanau each.

It looks like an exciting year ahead. 

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Mangatuna Graduation

Ka mau te wehi whanau!
What a meke afternoon with whanau and tamariki of the kura, as everyone shares in the success of those who went through the training and received their rorohiko.

Five of the ten whanau have now been hooked up to WiFi in Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay.
I hope your online experience is worthwhile.

Awesome to see tamariki support their whanau as they present their parents/nani with their certificates.

Thanks to Matua Darryl for championing the programme and conducting the training.



TKKM o Mangatuna on PhotoPeach

Tairawhiti Computer Hub Trust - CBD Hub at Cadet Hall Graduate

Tumeke whanau for all your mahi with Tena Baker in completing your 20 hours and graduating with flying colours.
This is now the second graduation for the Computer Hub Trust and we hoping for many more.
Thanks Tena, Russell, Matt and the committee for organising this programme.

10 whanau have opted for the WiFi option and are now actively surfing the net.
Once again, tumeke whanau. CBD Hub Graduation at the Cadet hall on PhotoPeach

Tairawhiti Computer Hub Trust - Cadet Hall starts training!

In the middle of the Gisborne CBD at the cadet hall in Childers Road, (old masonic lodge) is the Tairawhiti Computer Hub Trust's latest computer hub. With a POD of 10 computers ready for action it was great to see the next CiH programme kick off this month. 
We are all looking forward to the dozen whanu graduating and taking home their computers once their training has completed.
Well done whanau and also to Tena Baker and the team for putting it all together.

Waikirikiri Hub Graduation

A fantastic graduation first up for all of the whanau who participated in the first programme coordinated by the Tairawhiti Computer Hub Trust.
It was a good way to open up the community hub based at Te Kura Reo Rua o Waikirikiri.
All whanau have now been hooked up to broadband and with their knew skills are using the Internet many varied ways.
Thanks to Tena Baker and Waikirikiri for making it all possible.
The celebration was well attended and Guest Speaker Rehette Stoltz opened up proceedings.
Ka mau te wehi whanau!

Waikirikiri Graduation on PhotoPeach