Wifi for Humanity

11/02/2015

ZNORAMA: This new Android app for the Google Cardboard DIY headset has stunning photos of Christchurch just after the Feb22 event. When viewed in 3D with the Google Cardboard headset it's an eery, special experience especially for those familiar with the pre-quake city. On the Play Store now for NZ$4.95 from the team at ZNO. Cardboard sets will be coming soon to http://hapa.co.nz - or get the app now from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.znorama.vr

14/04/2014

Democracy project 'Loomio' has 3 days left to meet an important funding goal. Loomio is an open-source web application that helps groups make better decisions together.

We're changing the way the world makes decisions together. Building a tool for truly inclusive decision-making, not majority-rules polling, but actually coming up with solutions that work for everyone.

04/09/2013

21 track album

15/06/2013

Newly launched in Canterbury, this amazing project

Project Loon looks to use a global network of high-altitude balloons to connect people in rural and remote areas who have no Internet access at all, help fill coverage gaps for areas that can’t be served profitably by existing providers, and rapidly connect people after disasters when existing infra...

13/06/2013

Submissions for the proposed GSCB Bill have been extended until June 21st. The proposed bill increases surveillance on New Zealand residents on behalf of the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Defence Force and the NZSIS (Security Intelligence Service), and other departments that may be specific by Order in Council. This bill will lessen oversight and increase the GCSB's powers, by blurring the roles with domestic agencies.

More information can be found at the link below. Email submissions can be sent to: [email protected]

This is where our elected representatives make laws, debate important issues and keep a watch on government activity

17/09/2012

In support of this incredible project:

The Songs for Christchurch compilation album project, raises funds for Chch city

19/12/2011

Show your support for Christchurch: look out for this album, put together with the hard work of many locals and international artists, producers and supporters.

We have an amazing lineup of artists confirmed for a Songs4Christchurch album to be released early next year. International acts to be announced in the New Year. For now we are excited and proud to announce the first batch with includes Tim Finn and Fat Freddys Drop.

13/11/2011

Please forward along to anyone who may be interested in funding a internet-based project in Christchurch. If you have an idea you'd like to see realised, get in touch with us and we can put you in touch with local developers.

InternetNZ has launched a funding round as part of its contribution to helping rebuild the earthquake-ravaged Canterbury region. If you or your organisation are seeking funding for an Internet/ICT-related project that will contribute to the rebuild then we would love to hear from you.

07/09/2011

Wonderful to see the project moving forward. Congratulations to everyone for their hard work! Can't wait to see the results of the competition.

An earthquake-destroyed Christchurch school is the focus of an international design competition that aims to put schools at the heart of the rebuild.

19/06/2011

Internet comparison: "Here's hoping we never have to move to New Zealand". Scathing comparison on how bad internet services really are in New Zealand (scroll down, we're at the bottom under Australia). Shameful for a country that prides itself on it's business and technical export acuity.

Remember the days when unlimited Internet connections were just that? Unlimited? I'm not talking about a generational gap here—it seems like but a few years ago, that $40, or $60, or $80 you shuffled away to your favorite Internet service provider each month got you true unlimited Internet.

14/06/2011

On Monday afternoon Christchurch was struck with a second large 6.3 quake. With power out for the eastern city, dense traffic, broken water mains and liquifaction, residents yet again face weeks of interrupted services.

07/06/2011

Inspiring talk from TEDxEQCHCH and thanks to Gap Filler's hard work - genuine, real actions to revitalize the city.

Made redundant after the September 4 quake, Coralie teamed up with others to create Gap Filler, an initiative that aims to temporarily activate vacant sites ...