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Ka taea e tātou katoa o Aotearoa ngā kaha matihiko ki te whai wāhi i te Ao
Our vision is for every person in Aotearoa to have the digital capabilities to fully participate in the world. Our five strategic goals are:
- Affordable access to the digital society where every person has the opportunity to use digital devices and services.
- Digital skills for all where every person has basic digital
Trouble texting? Use your voice! Some smartphone users aren't aware that they can easily transcribe spoken messages to send via text, Messenger, or WhatsApp.
Just click through into your messages with the chosen contact, bring up the keyboard, and locate the small microphone icon. Tap it, speak clearly, and see your words come up in written form like magic! This is a great accessibility feature for those who struggle with eyesight, spelling, or finger dexterity, or who simply don't have the time to type out long messages.
Make sure you are using the icon on the keyboard itself, not the one in the messaging app which will send an audio message. It does pay to give the message a quick once-over to ensure your words have been transcribed correctly.
28/05/2026
16/05/2026
Distance shouldn’t mean disconnection. Whether your whānau is in the next town or across the world, we want to help you see the faces you love.
Sometimes it feels like there are too many apps and too many buttons, which can lead to "Digital Overwhelm." But the truth is, you only need to master one to keep the Whanaungatanga (connection) alive.
Your Video Calling 101 Guide:
📱Pick your 'Whare': Choose the app your family uses most—usually Messenger or WhatsApp.
📱Look for the Camera: Tap the small video camera icon at the top of your chat.
📱Wait for the Smile: Give it a few seconds to connect, then enjoy the kōrero!
Some smartphone users aren't aware that they can easily transcribe spoken messages to send via text, Messenger, or WhatsApp.
Just click through into your messages with the chosen contact, bring up the keyboard, and locate the small microphone icon. Tap it, speak clearly, and see your words come up in written form like magic! This is a great accessibility feature for those who struggle with eyesight, spelling, or finger dexterity, or who simply don't have the time to type out long messages.
Make sure you are using the icon on the keyboard itself, not the one in the messaging app which will send an audio message. It does pay to give the message a quick once-over to ensure your words have been transcribed correctly.
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PO Box 21241 Rototuna
Hamilton
3256
