Computers in Homes Helps Ruatoria Whanau Go WiFi

Six whanau from Te Kura o Hiruharama who went through the Computers in Homes programme were struggling to get broadband connection. They were not within site of Gisborne.Net's WiFi network and couldn't get online. Their houses were in a pocket of Housing NZ owned properties that had trees and hills preventing a WiFi connection.
With some minimal investment between Computers in Homes and Gisborne.Net we were able to install a repeater on the Eastern Institute of Technology building. (Fortunately they already had an old forestry HT power pole on site). The building was owned by Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou and leased by EIT. Thanks to all of the parties who gave their approval, we were able to work together and provide WiFi access to those CiH whanau.

Tolaga Bay Area School Graduation

A fantastic day for 18 Uawa whanau as they complete their Computers in Homes programme with a graduation. 
All attended and it was a graduation of celebration with whanau looking forward to taking their computers home. 

Most will connect with WiFiConnect Ltd who has partnered with Tolaga Bay Area School to launch a Tolaga Bay WiFi network through the schools Fibre Optic cable.

Big thanks to Richard Tuhaka for being the programmes trainer.
Well done whanau, we hope you all enjoy your new computer and Internet experience. Tolaga Bay Area School Graduation on PhotoPeach

Te Kura o Hiruharama Graduation

Ka mau te wehi whanau!

What an awesome graduation for whanau who participated in Hiruharama's CiH programme.
The kura's assembly was dedicated to the CiH parents as the whole community shared the day, (and the kai) with those who participated. 
Tamariki waiata welcomed all the participating whanau into the hall as they took centre stage in front of their whanau, tamariki and mokopuna.

Thanks so much to Koka Samantha and Koka Avril who shared the training duties and helped make the programme at Hiruharama such a success.

To the whanau who took part, we hope you new skills, computer package and Internet access will just be the start of your future digital journey.

Te Kura o Hiruharama Graduation on PhotoPeach

Te Kura o Manutuke Graduation

Awesome mahi whanau - it's graduation time! 
Plenty of new skills were taken on board by all the Manutuke whanau who participated in Computers in Homes at the kura. 
Well done to you all and it's now time for your whole whanau to enjoy your computer and online journey. 
A big "Kia Ora" to Mitch for running the training and her awhi to all participants. Thanks to Rik for helping organise the programme and making Manutuke Kura available. 

 Tino pai koutou!

Te Kura o Manutuke Graduation on PhotoPeach

Rangitukia TaiTech Graduation

Well done to all the whanau who graduated at TKKM o Tapere Nui a Whatonga with the TaiTech Trust.
New learnings was the order of the day for those who were new to the digital age.
Kia ora Wiremu Paenga for taking the time to organise the programme as well as taking on the trainer role.


Rangitukia TaiTech Hub Graduation on PhotoPeach

Tairawhiti Technology Trust - CBD Graduation

The Tairawhiti Technology Trust (TaiTech) have again put together a successful Computers in Homes programme. Nine whanau who worked through their CiH training have graduated with their computer packages.
Well done to you all and we hope this is just the start of your digital learning journey.

Thanks goes to Tena Baker and the Trust for once again making things happen and assisting everyone over the 10 weeks. TaiTech CBD Graduation on PhotoPeach

May - June, What a Busy Time!

The next 2 to 3 months has Computers in Homes programmes running all over the rohe.

Six groups of whanau are under way with their training from Te Kura o Manutuke, south of Gisborne through to Tairawhiti Technologies Trust roll out at Rangitukia.

Te Kura o Manutuke - 15 whanau
TaiTech CBD - 9 whanau
Awapuni School - 16 whanau
Tolaga Bay Area School - 20 whanau
Hatea-a-Rangi School, Tokomaru Bay - 10 whanau
Hiruharama School - 16 whanau
Taitech Rangitukia - 8 whanau

Thanks to all who are participating and to those who are helping with the organising.

We look forward to the graduations.

Gisborne Community Corrections

Paora Terekia - what a brilliant idea to get Corrections hooked up with Computers in Homes.

Paora had the idea that Computers in Homes could help his clients with their learning while they fulfilled their corrections requirements.
With the Tairawhiti Technology Trust hosting the programme at their CBD hub it was going to be nothing but a success.
Thanks to all the staff at Corrections who contributed by assisting their clients in participating.
Tena baker again was so helpful as trainer.

But most of all, thanks so much to the whanau who participated and we all hope the outcomes for you and your whanau are enormous.

Gisborne Community Corrections on PhotoPeach

Te Hapara Whanau Aroha Centre Graduation

Te Hapara Whanau Aroha Centre on PhotoPeach


 
A great day was held before Christmas for nine exceptional Mums as they graduated at Te Hapara Whanau Aroha Centre.
Well done to you all for committing to training and completing the Computers in Homes programme.
Your new skills and computer package will definitely benefit your whanau and yourself -ka mau te wehi koutou.

Of the nine who graduated, eight have connected with WiFi Internet and are away surfing, connecting and collaborating.

Thanks once again to Tena Baker and the Tairawhiti Technology Trust.

Waikirikiri Hub Graduation

Successful American businessman Sky Kurtz attended graduation to pass on his life story about getting into computers. From a low income family he credits his first computer to a successful career.
Thanks Sky for sharing your story it was most inspiring.

Also another big thanks to Waikirikiri School for sharing their facilities.
Tena Baker gets another big ups for training participating whanau.

We can't forget those whanau who graduated as your commitment and hard work is what Computers in Homes is all about. Keep up the learning journey everyone.


Waikirikiri Hub Graduation on PhotoPeach