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Computers in Homes Wairoa

Welcome to the Computers in Homes (CIH) Wairoa Website.

Computers In Homes - Rorohiko I roto nga Kainga is a programme that brings computer technology within reach of all New Zealand families with school-aged children.

The programme has provided families in low-income Communities with computers and the internet, but more importantly, training, skills and support through their local school.

With the skills and confidence to use technology, parents are able to connect with their children's learning. As a result, Computers in Homes helps to strengthen relationships between families and schools, improve educational outcomes for children, and provide greater opportunities for their parents.

Computers in Homes has already helped to connect more than 4,000 families, with around 100,000 more waiting.

SO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN WAIROA?

Wairoa District School Families: 2009

Computers in Homes has supported 250 families by providing them with a computer in the home and technology support. We are proud to be apart of your future.

Senior (Pakeke) 55+ Programme: 2010
In March 2010, Computers in Homes Wairoa launched their Senior (Pakeke) Computer programme. Again, Wairoa is fortunate to provide 130 Senior Citizens the opportunity to undertake computer training and upon completion will receive a computer and accessories together with six months free internet connection.

As evidenced from the previous project around the Wairoa District Schools, it was found that many grandparents were primary caregivers to their grandchildren together with a high number of being secondary caregivers as well. Based on these facts, there is a drive to close the technology gap for our Senior Members of Wairoa. We are dedicated to providing a quality service in a safe and comfortable Community Training Centre where families will learn how to operate a computer and have fun learning. There are opportunities for our elderly to close the divide with families living overseas by teaching them how to use their computers to connect with their families living Nationally or internationally. Help is only but a click away.... so call into our Community Training Centre based at Tiaho School to register your interest. We look forward to seeing you there...

Congratulations to all our families who have graduated. Success! Success! Success!

I am so proud of everyone for taking on this new technology challenge, for challenging yourselves and for dedicating the time and effort to be apart of Computers in Homes.

We are proud of the 69 families that have graduated to date. That is a great accomplishment because it means that 69 families now have the opportunity to have a computer in their home and have access to the internet. The ability to connect family and friends that live afar on a daily basis through the use of SKYPE, to be able to email and receive photographs of your growing mokopuna and to those families that have registered in the Game Chatrooms, it is great to know that your friendship has continued on, even in the chatrooms. I especially liked hearing about how some families chat in Te Reo Maori in the Games Room to strategise their next move so no one else knows what they are talking about. The Internet is endless with knowledge and we congratulate you all for taking on this technology challenge and for sharing your wonderful computer stories with us.

Graduation for August 2010

Families who attended July and August computer training, graduated together. This was a first for us, but it was great to see everyone show up and share their happy times with each other.

Graduation for June 2010

Graduation for May 2010

Graduation for April 2010