NetSafe ( Net Safe )

NetSafe receives reports of common digital challenges that cause financial and emotional harm to New Zealanders. Reports are submitted via the Online Reporting Button website, via their free telephone helpline (0508 NETSAFE) and via email and social media channels including Twitter and Facebook. Kiwis can report online scams and frauds, privacy breaches, online trading complaints, … Continued

The Papanui Club

Office Hours 10am-5.30pm Monday to Friday 10am-7pm Wednesday to Friday 10am to 5.00pm Saturday The Club has a variety of activities, eg Quiz Nights, Variety Shows, Band every 2nd week and these are listed on the club noticeboard. CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OF THE CLUBS ACTIVITIES. GYM, open Monday to Friday 9am -7 pm and Saturdays, … Continued

Computers for Special Needs Trust

www.csntrust.org.nz The buildings are wheelchair friendly and the surroundings pleasant and modern. The scheme operates in the Allan Bean Centre Library, Burwood Hospital, on Saturdays between the hours of 9am – 1.30pm. To get to the Allan Bean Centre, turn into Entrance 3 off Mairehau Road. There is ample car parking available. Buses also run … Continued

SeniorNet Canterbury Inc. (Senior Net)

Provides opportunity for people over the age of 50 years to learn technology skills in a friendly environment. A non-profit making organisation helping them to become more confident and competent computer users. SeniorNet Canterbury Courses are based on the Microsoft Word operating system but they also have workshops covering Android and Ipad smart phones and tablets.

Christchurch City Libraries

/ Contact by email, fax or phone 7 days a week Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm Notes: Christchurch City Libraries locations & hours refer to above website. For all library enquiries, phone 941-7923. There are older adults champions who may be able to help … Continued

Literacy Christchurch Inc.

Literacy Christchurch provides one to one tuition of reading, writing, spelling, numeracy.  They will teach basic communication skills to anyone with a reading difficulty.  They offer tutoring for individual needs , eg Drivers’ Licence and provide training for voluntary tutors.

Websites for Seniors

www.raisinggrandchildren.org.nz www.ageconcerncan.org.nz www.eldernet.co.nz www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz/ www.retirement.org.nz www.sorted.org.nz www.relationshipsaotearoa.org.nz/ www.thirdage.com www.seniorlinks.co.nz www.organics2u.com www.consumer.org.nz www.retiredlifefun.com www.aag.asn.au www.grandtimes.com www.theoldie.co.uk www.diversionaltherapy.org.nz www.carers.net.nz www.schollflightsocks.co.uk www.ccc.govt.nz – look under City & Leisure, Recreation & Sport, Leisure Clubs for Older Adults www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz www.vuw.ac.nz/ageing-institute www.rootsweb.com www.healthpages.co.nz www.learnthenet.com www.39andover.com www.tram.co.nz https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/newsline www.cancernz.org.nz www.police.govt.nz www.challengedrivingschool.co.nz www.kidsnewzealand.com Ara – Christchurch Polytechnic www.agewell.org.nz www.stats.govt.nz www.seniornet.co.nz www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz https://firstport.co.nz/ www.volcan.org.nz … Continued

Molten Media Trust

Accept donations of computers. Recondition and sell them at reasonable prices. A new project by Molten Media Trust, Christchurch City Council and Canterbury Development Corporation is making recycled computers available to voluntary organisations and community groups. Commercial organisations updating their computer stock are encouraged to donate their old computers which are then overhauled by Molten … Continued

Addington Net

A charitable, not for profit local initiative, whose mission is to provide access to computers, education and training in technology and therefore enhance the economic and social well being of the Addington community. Computing Skills so you can take Charge of your Life! Offers a free computing classe for Seniors Monday to Friday from 10.00am … Continued

SeniorNet Mac Inc

SeniorNet Mac is an Incorporated Society and a registered Charity. It aims to provide the opportunity for those 50 plus years to learn to use Apple Technology – iMac computers, MacBooks, iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches and Apple TV. Individual help is available at the Drop In sessions and extended one-to one tuition can be arranged. … Continued

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