Computers in Homes - Tauranga

Bay of Plenty Computers in Homes has been split to cover the region.

• Tauranga Computers in Homes is now being managed by our Delivery Partner, Rosslyn Te Whero - Refer to Rosslyn's Blog at http://cihtauranga.blogspot.co.nz/
• Eastern Bay of Plenty will continue to be managed by Eastbay REAP - Refer to their blog at http://easternbay-cih.blogspot.co.nz/
• Rotorua Computers in Homes will have a new Delivery Partner for the 2016/17 financial year. Partner is still to be advised.

Rosslyn Te Whero is New CiH Delivery Partner in Tauranga

Rosslyn Te Whero takes up the role of Computers in Homes Delivery Partner in Tauranga.
Rosslyn has already hit the ground running and is currently training two groups of whanau at Brookfield Community Centre and with Huria Trust at Judea Marae.
No stranger to CiH, Rosslyn has been a CiH project champion at Brookfield Community Centre in the past where she works part time as the centre manager.
Welcome to your new role Rosslyn!
Contact Rosslyn on 020 40128222

Rosslyn on the left, receiving flowers as CiH trainer from one of her students.

Te Aka a Tawhaki Graduation

Whanau from Tamapahore completed their CiH training programme and received their computers at the marae complex.
Well done to you all for participating and I'm sure this is just the start of future digital learnings.
Thanks to Marahera for taking the time to run the training programme and also to Pania for her roll as project champion.
Ka mau te wehi whanau! Te Aka a Tawhaki Graduation on PhotoPeach

Aorangi School Graduation

Thanks to Aorangi School for allowing their whanau to graduate in front of Tamariki at their assembly. What a wonderful way to celebrate their new digital skills. Also it was great to have Mere Raukawa-Tait as a special guest representing the Rotorua District Council.

Coraline Jacobs did a fantastic job in training and putting together the whole programme.

Last but not least, Tu Meke whanau for putting your hand up and being part of the programme. I hope you enjoy your  new journey.
Aorangi School Graduation on PhotoPeach

Brookfield Community Centre Graduation

Brookfield Community Centre is a pumping place. 
Whanau from throughout the community joined in with Computers in Homes graduates to celebrate their mahi and the receiving of their computer packages.
The centre is growing from strength to strength as the community embrace the programmes that the Trust are putting together.
Well done to whanau who participated and committed to the 20 hours of training.
A big thank you to Rosslyn Te Whero for once again tutoring the programme and coordinating everything that goes with it.

Ka mau te wehi whanau!


Brookfield Community Centre Graduation on PhotoPeach

Te Aka a Tawhaki Trust - Tauranga

Te Aka a Tawhaki Trust at Tamapohore in Tauranga have commenced training for their Computers in Homes programme.

Te Aka a Tawhaki runs an outpost kura for teenage students. Their students have an enrollment with TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri and are also involved with mahi through Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, the Correspondence School.

Their teaching is based at Tamapohore Marae where they are also conducting their Computers in Homes programme.
Well done to all the whanau who are participating and we look forward to your graduation.

Aorangi School - Rotorua

Aorangi School in Rotorua starts their Computers in Homes programme in May.

With a whanau introduction hui set down for 6th May it will then be all go the following week when training starts.

Welcome to Aorangi whanau as they take up the offer of further learning for their whole family.

Awesome!

Arataki School

Arataki School in Mount Maunganui is underway planning for our next Computers in Homes programme.

They are currently canvassing whanau and identifying those who will benefit most.

We look forward to starting a CiH programme with Arataki.

Brookfield Community Centre Graduation

Brookfield Community Centre whanau had their first graduation with eight whanu completing CiH training.
Well done whanau for making the 20 hour commitment and for challenging yourself to raise your computer skills.
Thanks Rosslyn for being the project champion and also trainer. Brookfield is all the better for such a dedicated community group.


Brookfield Community Centre on PhotoPeach

Ngati Pukenga Whanau Graduate at Whetu o te Rangi Marae

Ngati Pukenga whanau celebrate their new learning in awesome style!!

Thanks to all the whanau who spent 10 weeks in training to complete the CiH programme.
A beautiful setting in the Marae to share with whanau and friends.
You all have done very well and I hope your digital learning path continues.

Thanks to Kahotapu Black for his organising and good luck with your new position in Wellington.

Rachel Jones, Labour Candidate, was on hand to offer a few words of congratulations to graduates and hand out certificates.

Fantastic evening!


Ngati Pukenga Whanau at Whetu o te Rangi Marae on PhotoPeach

Nga Mataapuna Oranga Graduation

Small in numbers but large in achievement!

Well done to the six whanau who completed CiH at NMO in Tauranga.
Thanks for your commitment and I hope you all go on to better and brighter digital learnings.
Thanks to Carliza and NMO for allowing the programme to be run out of your complex.

Also, once again a big thanks to Colleen for her trainer input. Nga Mataapuna Oranga (NMO) Graduation on PhotoPeach

Pirirakau Hauora Graduation at Te Puna

Well done to the fantastic ladies who completed training and graduated at the Hauora.
You are at the start of your digital journey and we hope it leads to bigger things.
Thanks once again Colleen for you input as trainer and the extra time you spend in helping whanau.
Ka mau te wehi koutou!


Pirirakau Hauora Graduation on PhotoPeach

Waitaha Hauoranga Trust Te Puke

What a great afternoon with whanau from Te Puke who graduated at Waitaha Hauoranga Trust.

It was a busy day for some of the graduates as they had an earlier graduation at the Wharewananga, completing a business studies course.
Everyone is well on their way of continuing their learning journeys.

Kia ora to Sandy for her roll as trainer. 
Most of all a big "Kia Ora" to all the whanau who went through CiH. 

 Waitaha Hauoanga Trust on PhotoPeach

Te Kura o Maketu Graduation

Te Kura o Maketu have been awesome in helping Whanau complete their Computers in Homes programme.
A big thanks first of all to Bella for coordinating and taking up the trainer roll. You did a meke job Bella!

We had a great graduation with Maori party co-leader, Te Ururoa Flavell attending and congratulating whanau who went through the programme and received their computers. Also passing on the potential of these ICT tools and how they can assist whanau with their aspirations.

Well done whanau for your commitment and mahi.

Te Kura o Maketu Graduation on PhotoPeach

Welcome Community Centre - No 2

It's been a busy time at Welcome Bay Community Centre.
Colleen has completed the 2nd CiH programme at Welcome Bay with 7 whanau graduating and receiving their computer packages.
Thanks to Nga Mataapuna Oranga Whanau Ora collective for providing funding for this programme.
Tumeke whanau, you all completed two trainings a week and finished within 5 weeks.
You had lots of fun by the sounds of it and everyone is looking forward to Stepping UP.
Thanks Colleen for all of our mahi.
Ka mau te wehi whanau! Welcome Bay Community Centre on PhotoPeach

Maketu School Whanau in Training

16 Whanau working hard in Maketu with their 2 hours of training per week.
Thanks to bella for spearheading the programme as well as taking on the training roll.

Graduation will take place on Friday 2nd May at 12 noon.



Maketu School Training on PhotoPeach

Waitaha Hauoranga 3rd Graduation

Waitaha Hauoranga is rolling with this, their 3rd graduation.

Sandy is doing a fantastic job as trainer and after this successful group of trainers, she will commence a 4th group early 2014.
Shaun has again been very helpful as Kaitakawaenga in liaising with whanau and CiH.
Thanks to both of you.

The biggest cheer though must go out to all of the whanau who committed 10 weeks to training and now have the basic skills to continue their digital journey. Tumeke whanau!


Waitaha Hauoranga No 3 on PhotoPeach

Te Awanui Hauora

Take the Ferry ride and your there! Matakana Island - just beautiful.

Ten whanau from the remote, (but oh so close to Tauranga) Matakana Island graduated at Te Awanui Hauora complex.

Well done to everyone who participated in the programme and a special thanks to Hinewai for facilitating the training.

Hopefully in the not to distant future Chorus will enable most of the Island to handle ADSL and naked Broadband so whanau can be connected. Te Awanui Hauora on PhotoPeach

Merivale School Graduation

Well done to all of the whanau who graduated at Merivale School. I'm sure your participation in the CiH programme will not only benefit you but also your whole whanau. Awesome!

Thanks to Tarn Urwin for coordinating the programme and taking all of the training sessions.
Also, a big thanks to Jan Tinetti for supporting the programme.

Ka pai koutou!


Merivale School on PhotoPeach

Waitaha Hauoranga Trust Graduation

It's number 2 for the Waitaha Hauoranga Trust as they hold their second graduation in Te Puke.

Along with the seven whanau who graduated from their Computers in Homes programme there was also seven whanau who completed their 4 Stepping UP Digital Steps.

Tino pai to mahi koutou! You are all well deserved of the praise for completing your programmes.
Thanks to Kuini and STAR Training Limited for conducting the CiH training.

Computers in Homes roll out number three is well under way at the moment and 7 whanau will graduate in December.


Waitaha Hauoranga Trust Graduation on PhotoPeach