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!
March 2025
4 Mar 2025 - 27 May 2025
10
Basic skills to assist new users of digital technologies. This course is 10 weeks long, but participants can register for the sessions they wish to attend
April 2025
28 Apr 2025 - 26 May 2025
Online Engagement, 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.
28 Apr 2025 - 19 May 2025
4 weeks, Mondays 1pm-3pm
A free, 4-week course for those who would like to learn more about their smartphone, and how to use it. Suitable for beginners!
30 Apr 2025 - 28 May 2025
5 weeks, Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
May 2025
Mon 5 May 2025
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (30 minutes)
An opportunity for new Skinny Jump partners/staff to ask any further questions once they have completed the Partner Pathway.
Mon 5 May 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
Struggling to keep track of all your passwords? This session introduces password managers—secure tools that help you store and manage your login details safely and with ease.
Wed 7 May 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 7 May 2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (30 minutes)
An opportunity for new Skinny Jump partners/staff to ask any further questions once they have completed the Partner Pathway.
Wed 7 May 2025
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)
You will learn how to keep yourself and your family safe on the Internet. An essential class for all Internet users.
Thu 8 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
8 - 29 May 2025
All about smartphones & apps, 4 weekly sessions, Thursdays 10am-12pm
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Thu 8 May 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to keep yourself and your family safe on the Internet. An essential class for all Internet users.
8 - 29 May 2025
4 weeks, Thursdays 1pm-3pm
An introductory course to start you on your family research journey. Perfect for beginners!
Thu 8 May 2025
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours)
Did you know you can access 1000’s of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital media for free with your library membership and our eLibrary? Find out everything you need to know to get logged on and reading with our eLibrary at this free information session.
Thu 8 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 9 May 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Learn about Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Photos in this one hour session.
Fri 9 May 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to keep yourself and your family safe on the Internet. An essential class for all Internet users.
Fri 9 May 2025
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (30 minutes)
An opportunity for new Skinny Jump partners/staff to ask any further questions once they have completed the Partner Pathway.
Wed 14 May 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 14 May 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 14 May 2025
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)
You will learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry.com, including records that are available in the UK and New Zealand.
Thu 15 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 15 May 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Learn about Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Photos in this one hour session.
Thu 15 May 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
A bi-monthly community of practice webinar for partners engaged in delivering the Better Digital Futures; Digital Skills for Seniors programme.
Thu 15 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
16 May 2025 - 13 Jun 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.
Fri 16 May 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
How to use a Chromebook and its online capabilities
Fri 16 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
19 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
5 weeks
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
19 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
5 weeks
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Tue 20 May 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)
Step into real-world job scenarios to boost your employability. Bookings essential.
Wed 21 May 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 21 May 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 21 May 2025
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)
Setting up a RealMe identity and MyMSD account. Learn the basics of using these platforms to better engage with government online services.
Thu 22 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 22 May 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Thu 22 May 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)
Step into real-world job scenarios to boost your employability. Bookings essential.
Thu 22 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 23 May 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
Google Drive is a file storage service created by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, share files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with others.
Fri 23 May 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.
26 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
5 sessions over 5 weeks
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Mon 26 May 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
The purpose of this workshop is to provide knowledge and confidence to people moving into online banking. No personal financial information is required to participate.
Tue 27 May 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
Introduction to Laptops
28 May 2025 - 25 Jun 2025
Every Wednesday for 5 weeks
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Wed 28 May 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 28 May 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
The purpose of this workshop is to provide knowledge and confidence to people moving into online banking. No personal financial information is required to participate.
Wed 28 May 2025
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)
The purpose of this workshop is to provide knowledge and confidence to people moving into online banking. No personal financial information is required to participate.
Thu 29 May 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 29 May 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
Step into real-world job scenarios to boost your employability. Bookings essential.
Thu 29 May 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 30 May 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
June 2025
Wed 4 Jun 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (1 hour)
It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.
Wed 4 Jun 2025
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)
Access eBooks and eAudiobooks on a tablet, Smartphone, computer or eReader using Libby and BorrowBox.
Thu 5 Jun 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to use digital tools to help you prepare for employment.
Thu 5 Jun 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Thu 5 Jun 2025
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions
Fri 6 Jun 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 9 Jun 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
This course will help you manage and share your photos from your camera and/or Smartphone
9 - 30 Jun 2025
4 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.
Mon 9 Jun 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create a simple spreadsheet
Wed 11 Jun 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 11 Jun 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
Did you know you can access 1000’s of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital media for free with your library membership and our eLibrary? Find out everything you need to know to get logged on and reading with our eLibrary at this free information session.
Wed 11 Jun 2025
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)
SuperGold or the ‘gold card’ as some people know it provides opportunities to stretch your money further. There are thousands of instant discounts and special offers. You’ll find all sorts of ways to make instant savings every day – near you, across New Zealand and in Australia.
Wed 11 Jun 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
You will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create a simple spreadsheet
Thu 12 Jun 2025
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM (15 minutes)
15 minute Digital Drop-In Sessions