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Insights and Updates from the Digital Equity Movement in Aotearoa

Vic MacLennan Vic MacLennan

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

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Team DECA Team DECA

Behind the Bytes: DECA’s Christmas Edition

Welcome to the Christmas edition of our new monthly update on what’s happening in the DECA world. Much of this happens behind the scenes, some initiatives take weeks or months to get off the ground and we are conscious we are often heads down doing the mahi and forget to share. 

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Vic MacLennan Vic MacLennan

Yes Minister. Bring it on!

Minister Willis recently said the government would be addressing inequities in society through a joined up approach committing to devolution of funds to NGO’s and iwi who work most closely with vulnerable citizens. We say bring it on!

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Team DECA Team DECA

Behind the Bytes: DECA’s September Update

Welcome to the September edition of our new monthly update on what’s happening in the DECA world. Much of this happens behind the scenes, some initiatives take weeks or months to get off the ground and we are conscious we are often heads down doing the mahi and forget to share. 

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Victoria MacLennan Victoria MacLennan

Practical Strategies for Not-for-Profits to Stay Afloat in Challenging Times

The current environment continues to pose unprecedented challenges for not-for-profits, particularly those in the digital equity space. With rising operational costs, donor fatigue, and an uncertain economic outlook, many not-for-profits are feeling the pressure to not just survive but to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.

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Team DECA Team DECA

Behind the Bytes: DECA’s August Update

Welcome to the August edition of our new monthly update on what’s happening in the DECA world. Much of this happens behind the scenes, some initiatives take weeks or months to get off the ground and we are conscious we are often heads down doing the mahi and forget to share. 

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Victoria MacLennan Victoria MacLennan

Reframing Our Approach to Digital Equity in Aotearoa New Zealand

Following our recent blog post about moving forward together, many of you have reached out to explore how we can achieve this goal. Through these rich and ongoing discussions, kōrero with government, philanthropy, and corporate stakeholders, it has become evident that our first priority must be to change the narrative.

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Victoria MacLennan Victoria MacLennan

Aotearoa's Digital Equity Crisis: Reimagining Funding for a Connected Future

Everyone in the Digital Equity Coalition Aotearoa (DECA) community understands the immense strain the current funding climate is placing on all of us working in the digital equity space. Government funding for crucial initiatives, like internet access for whānau with school children, and in classroom skills programmes and support for underserved communities, has all but dried up

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