Digital Seniors Kāpiti

12/10/2026

Our Volunteers want to thank Joe from https://www.easy-flow.co.nz , Kirsten from Right Meow Web Design and Mal from Golf for Good for sponsoring a fantastic day out. We had so much fun and appreciate your supporting Digital Seniors Kāpiti!

We are Easy-Flow Drainage and Earthworks. View our Residential & Commercial Drainage & Septic Tank Contractors page here for more information about our service.

07/10/2026

28/09/2026

Free Digital Device assistance to Seniors in Kapiti. One-on-One attention from our friendly Volunteers. Walk-in and get help:

Tuesdays 10-12 Paraparaumu Library
Wednesdays 10-12 Waikanae Bowling Club
Wednesdays 11-1pm Raumati Bowling Club
Thursdays 10-12 Paraparaumu Library and Waikanae Library

09/09/2026

Lets welcome our newest Volunteer to Digital Seniors!

Today Hunter helped Seniors at Raumati Bowling Club with their Digital Devices. Hunter loves all things Apple and Windows, is a student at Kapiti College Old Pals, and has a cat called “Buddy”. 🤣👍🏼🥳

07/09/2026

Our normal free help hubs to Seniors resumes this week.

Raumati Bowling Club: 11am - 1pm every Wednesday.

Just walk in. All Seniors welcome.

20/08/2026

This World Senior Citizens Day, we're celebrating the seniors who have shaped our communities, supported future generations, and continue to make a difference. 💙

Thank you to the older adults in our lives whose knowledge, experience, and stories enrich our communities. In a world where answers are just a Google search or AI prompt away, it's easy to forget that for generations, it was our elders we turned to for wisdom: for family recipes passed down through the years, practical skills taught by hand, advice on raising children, and the wisdom to help us make sense of the world around us.

Today is a great reminder to spend time with the seniors you love. Ask them questions about their lives, listen to their stories, and be pleasantly surprised by the knowledge they have to share. 💙

18/08/2026

13/08/2026

NetSafety Week is next week, so we'd love to share with you all the resources available for older people out there! 💙

When seniors avoid going online due to fear of being scammed, they miss out on the connection and ease technology can bring. These events and resources are designed to help seniors feel safe online, so we can ensure no one is left behind in this rapidly growing digital world.

📍 Find a Netsafety Week event near you 👉 www.netsafe.org.nz/community-events
📖 Can’t make any? Check-out Netsafe's online resources 👉 www.netsafe.org.nz/older-people

Alongside these sessions, Digital Seniors doors will be open, so bring along all your scam questions, and our volunteers can walk through it with you at your own pace, one-on-on for FREE. Find a hub near you 👉 www.digitalseniors.co.nz/hubs

05/08/2026

"For many older New Zealanders, the rapid march of technology has helped build a wall rather than open doors."

'Technostress': why many older people feel shut out by the digital world, is the article this powerful line is from. An article which highlights exactly why Digital Seniors exists.

Digital exclusion is about access to healthcare, government services, banking, social connection, and independence. At Digital Seniors, we see the impact of this every day. Older New Zealanders aren't unwilling to embrace technology – they simply need the right support, delivered with patience, encouragement, and without judgement.

Digital inclusion should be a priority, not an afterthought. That's why we're committed to providing free, one-on-one digital support to help older New Zealanders build the confidence and skills they need to stay connected and independent in an increasingly digital world.

You can read the full article here 👉 https://theconversation.com/technostress-why-many-older-people-feel-shut-out-by-the-digital-world-283879