Aotearoa People's Network

Mon, 2009-06-29 18:20 — jeremy

Announcements

  • Dunedin joins APNK ›

    25 Feb 2010 Yesterday installations were completed at each of the libraries in the Dunedin Public Libraries network.  Free broadband internet and wifi are now available at the following branch libraries - Blueskin Bay Dunedin City Mosgiel Port Chalmers Waikouaiti   ... More ›

  • February Newsletter now available ›

    18 Feb 2010 Find out more about what the Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa are up to in our latest newsletter. ... More ›

  • Latest GO-GO installation completed ›

    03 Feb 2010 Stratford District and Centennial Library now has a PC control system called GO-GO (Get On - Get Off) installed.  This Envisionware product allows each user session to be a discrete predefined period providing an equitable way of managing customer demand for the APNK service.  The system was trialled at New Plymouth's Puke Ariki and is now an optional service available to partner libraries. ... More ›

  • Timaru gets GO-GO system ›

    21 Jan 2010 Earlier this week Timaru became the latest People's Network partner library to have a PC Control system installed.  This Envisionware product allows each user session to be a discrete predefined period providing an equitable way of managing customer demand for the APNK service.  The system was trialled earlier in the year at New Plymouth's Puke Ariki and is now an optional service available to partner libra... More ›

  • APNK wifi use at all-time high ›

    13 Jan 2010 Use of the wifi service of the Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa has increased noticeably over the holiday period with roughly 1200 users connecting each day.  The 1000 user mark was broken on 29 December last year, had crept up to 1150 by last week (5 January), and passed 1200 yesterday. Of the People's Network libraries offering a free wifi hotspot, sunny holiday destinations Blenheim, Nelson City and Gisborne... More ›

  • $10,000 Make it Digital grants available ›

    07 Jan 2010 APNK Partner libraries (or other organisations) have until the end of the month to make an application for one of two $10,000 grants to aid in a New Zealand digitisation project. The 2 x $10,000 awards from Digital New Zealand are to be used by an organisation to make New Zealand content available online.  Applications for the grants close 30 January 2010. More information on the award, judging criteria, and app... More ›

  • Wanganui gets GO-GO system ›

    14 Dec 2009 A PC control system dubbed 'GO-GO' (Get On, Get Off) has been installed in Phase 1 partner library, Wanganui.  This Envisionware product allows each user session to be a discrete predefined period providing an equitable way of managing customer demand for the APNK service.  The system was trialled earlier in the year at New Plymouth's Puke Ariki and is now an optional service available to partner libraries.... More ›

  • Gore libraries join People's Network ›

    06 Nov 2009 Two more Southland libraries became part of the Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa this week with the installation of PCs and wifi at Gore and Mataura.  These libraries are run by the Gore District Council. APNK installation photos. ... More ›

  • Scheduled site maintenance ›

    05 Nov 2009 This site will be unavailable for a short period from 5.30pm on Monday 9 November for scheduled maintenance.  Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ... More ›

  • People's Network wins 3M Award ›

    15 Oct 2009 The Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa was honoured to receive the 3M Award for Innovation in Libraries during a ceremony held as part of LIANZA Conference 2009.  The annual award is presented to a "Librarian, Information specialist or team who has applied an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to their business" and is voted for by Conference delegates from the Library and Information industry.  The Pe... More ›

Media Releases

  • Accolades aplenty for Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa ›

    16 Oct 2009 Media releaseFor general releaseOctober 15, 2009 Accolades aplenty for Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa The Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK) recently picked up two national awardsfor its part in offering free broadband access at public libraries, and providing tools to help blind and vision-impaired New Zealanders access information on the web. At an awards ceremony held in Christchurch on Monday, APNK along... More ›

  • Big boost for Aotearoa People’s Network welcomed ›

    29 Aug 2008 The Aotearoa People’s Network provides people with free access to broadband internet through local libraries and has received a $2 million boost to extend its service into even more communities, National Library Minister Judith Tizard said today. The extra funding – released yesterday as part of the Digital Strategy 2.0 – will extend the service into a total of 130 libraries and up to 10 marae, as well as creating 30... More ›

  • Aotearoa People’s Network gains momentum ›

    02 Apr 2008 The Aotearoa New Zealand People’s Network, which provides free access to broadband Internet services in public libraries, is picking up speed with 22 libraries online and another 70 expected to be on board by the end of the year. “Our aim is to have every public library in New Zealand connected to the Internet so that New Zealanders from all communities, both large and small, can benefit from creating, accessing and ... More ›

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