February 2024
8 Feb 2024 - 11 Dec 2025
11 months, Second Thursday of the month 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A monthly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!
19 Feb 2024 - 17 Nov 2025
11 months, Third Monday of the month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A monthly drop-in session for those who need some simple tech help, guidance, or advice!
July 2025
31 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025
Engaging Online, 5 weekly sessions, Thursdays 10-12
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
August 2025
8 Aug 2025 - 5 Sep 2025
Foundation Skills, 5 weekly sessions, Fridays 10-12
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
18 Aug 2025 - 15 Sep 2025
Social Networking, 5 weekly sessions, Mondays 1-3PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Fri 22 Aug 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn what social networking is and how you can participate in some popular social media sites including:
Mon 25 Aug 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
An introductory session exploring AI technology and Chat GPT.
Tue 26 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.
Tue 26 Aug 2025
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the expectations, safety practices, and teamwork skills required in construction and civil infrastructure roles. Through immersive VR scenarios, learners can experience real-world job sites and gain a better understanding of the work involved. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Tue 26 Aug 2025
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the practical skills and behaviours needed in warehousing, logistics, and light industry roles. Through immersive VR scenarios, learners can explore real-world environments and expectations. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Tue 26 Aug 2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the communication and customer service skills essential for roles in tourism and public-facing environments. Through realistic VR experiences, learners will gain insight into engaging with visitors, handling enquiries, and representing an organisation professionally. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Wed 27 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour)
Come and learn about what eResources we offer and how to use them
Wed 27 Aug 2025
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the expectations, hygiene practices, and soft skills required for roles in the health and food sectors. Through engaging VR scenarios, learners gain insight into working in care environments, food preparation, and service settings. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Wed 27 Aug 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.
Wed 27 Aug 2025
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the skills, safety practices, and responsibilities involved in horticulture and environmental roles. Through realistic VR scenarios, learners can experience outdoor work settings and gain insight into tasks such as planting, maintenance, and conservation. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Wed 27 Aug 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to set up an Email account. This class is intended for people who don't already have an email account. If you have a cell phone please bring this to the class in order to receive a text verification code to set up your email account
Wed 27 Aug 2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the key behaviours and personal management skills needed to succeed in any workplace. Through VR scenarios, learners will explore topics like time management, teamwork, reliability, and taking initiative. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Wed 27 Aug 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)
Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.
Thu 28 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
Digital drop-in session for any digital queries about phones, laptops, emails, using the internet etc. Whatever it might be, if you have any digi-questions, come along and ask our friendly staff. Please bring along your device to the session.
Thu 28 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Search the Papers Past database for family history information.
Thu 28 Aug 2025
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the importance of creating and contributing to an inclusive, respectful workplace. Through immersive VR experiences, learners will explore topics such as diversity, cultural awareness, and fostering a sense of belonging for all. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Thu 28 Aug 2025
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the skills, safety practices, and day-to-day tasks involved in water industry roles. Through immersive VR experiences, learners can explore career pathways in water treatment, infrastructure, and environmental management. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Thu 28 Aug 2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to essential communication techniques and strategies for managing conflict in the workplace. Through interactive VR scenarios, learners can practise staying calm, listening actively, and responding effectively in challenging situations. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Thu 28 Aug 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
Digital drop-in session for any digital queries about phones, laptops, emails, using the internet etc. Whatever it might be, if you have any digi-questions, come along and ask our friendly staff. Please bring along your device to the session.
Fri 29 Aug 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
What digital streaming is and how to access it. Find out how to use free streaming services like TVNZ+, ThreeNow, but also Hoopla, Kanopy and Beamafilm using your library card!
September 2025
Mon 1 Sep 2025
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM (2 hours)
Microsoft Office, Managing photos & documents
Mon 1 Sep 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (1 hour)
Learn about Google Drive, Google Docs in this 1 hour session.
Mon 1 Sep 2025
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (2 hours)
Microsoft Office, Managing photos & documents
Tue 2 Sep 2025
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to key interpersonal skills needed in customer-facing environments. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Tue 2 Sep 2025
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the expectations, safety practices, and teamwork skills required in construction and civil infrastructure roles. Through immersive VR scenarios, learners can experience real-world job sites and gain a better understanding of the work involved. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Tue 2 Sep 2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the key behaviours and personal management skills needed to succeed in any workplace. Through VR scenarios, learners will explore topics like time management, teamwork, reliability, and taking initiative. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Wed 3 Sep 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour)
Learn about Google Drive, Google Docs in this 1 hour session.
Wed 3 Sep 2025
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the practical skills and behaviours needed in warehousing, logistics, and light industry roles. Through immersive VR scenarios, learners can explore real-world environments and expectations. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Wed 3 Sep 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone or tablet you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone or tablet types.
Wed 3 Sep 2025
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to essential communication techniques and strategies for managing conflict in the workplace. Through interactive VR scenarios, learners can practise staying calm, listening actively, and responding effectively in challenging situations. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Wed 3 Sep 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
The course covers sending, receiving, replying, and forwarding emails. We also work with email attachments, which is useful if you’ve ever needed to forward an image or a scanned document. Finally, we will get familiar with folders and groups, and learn how to recognize spam and block it.
Wed 3 Sep 2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the expectations, hygiene practices, and soft skills required for roles in the health and food sectors. Through engaging VR scenarios, learners gain insight into working in care environments, food preparation, and service settings. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Wed 3 Sep 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone or tablet you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone or tablet types.
Thu 4 Sep 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
Digital drop-in session for any digital queries about phones, laptops, emails, using the internet etc. Whatever it might be, if you have any digi-questions, come along and ask our friendly staff. Please bring along your device to the session.
Thu 4 Sep 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone or tablet you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone or tablet types.
Thu 4 Sep 2025
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the communication and customer service skills essential for roles in tourism and public-facing environments. Through realistic VR experiences, learners will gain insight into engaging with visitors, handling enquiries, and representing an organisation professionally. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Thu 4 Sep 2025
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the skills, safety practices, and day-to-day tasks involved in water industry roles. Through immersive VR experiences, learners can explore career pathways in water treatment, infrastructure, and environmental management. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Thu 4 Sep 2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (45 minutes)
This module introduces learners to the importance of creating and contributing to an inclusive, respectful workplace. Through immersive VR experiences, learners will explore topics such as diversity, cultural awareness, and fostering a sense of belonging for all. At the end of each module, you’ll earn a badge you can add to your CV.
Thu 4 Sep 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)
We’re here to help you prepare for the 3G shutdown — and give your phone some First Aid. Come along for a free phone check, answers to your smartphone questions, and support to keep you connected.
Thu 4 Sep 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
Digital drop-in session for any digital queries about phones, laptops, emails, using the internet etc. Whatever it might be, if you have any digi-questions, come along and ask our friendly staff. Please bring along your device to the session.
