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Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm

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We also offer a help desk service for one-on-one support, various shorter workshops, cheap printing and free scanning.

Smart Newtown is a computing hub where residents of Newtown and the wider Wellington community can learn computer skills, have access computers, printing services, laminating, and in-person tech help. In addition to providing access to computers and the internet, Smart Newtown holds courses designed to teach participants the basics of computing, the internet and how to use the Microsoft Office suite of products. To see our full list of services please check out our website, smartnewtown.org.nz.

28/05/2026

Last week Anna presented to the Wellington City Council Grants Subcommittee to appeal the recommendation that we lose the entirety of our funding for Smart Newtown. Her kōrero really hammered home the necessity of spaces like Smart Newtown in our communities - so much so that we want to share her words here as well.

Smart Newtown is an essential service that so many in our community rely on! Digital inclusion and accessible technology is so crucial in this day and age!

We didn’t have time to read out the Smart Newtown stories that so many of you shared with us, but we are still providing them to the Grants Subcommittee as supporting documentation. You can read this full document here:
bit.ly/smartnewtownsupport

If you want to make your voice heard and show you support for the ongoing funding of Smart Newtown, you can email the councillors on the committee at: [email protected]

20/05/2026

Thank you so much for the massive outpouring of love we received for Smart Newtown! In only a couple of days we've already received over 45 stories sharing the many different ways that Smart Newtown have helped people in our community. You can read some of those stories here 🩵

We are taking these stories to the WCC Grant Subcommittee meeting tomorrow to make the case for Smart Newtown's ongoing funding. In the mean time, there is something else you can do!

If you want to help us keep Smart Newtown going, tell your councillors! You can email them your stories of support at: [email protected]

18/05/2026

Help us keep Smart Newtown alive! Share your stories:
https://forms.office.com/r/70VQMLsPpt

17/05/2026

Kia ora everyone, this is Kevin from Smart Newtown.
I've got some sad and unexpected news.

Firstly, I should say that the following information will not disrupt the free computer classes Smart Newtown is hosting in June and July. You can still register for classes here: https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-smart-newtown

The news:

Last week we received some sad news about our funding. The funding team at the Wellington City Council has recommended that the WCC Grant Subcommittee not renew Smart Newtown's funding from the upcoming financial period.

Smart Newtown has been funded by the Wellington City Council since 2009 and has been a staple of Newtown and the south Wellington community at large. We're proud to be the only permanent technology-focused community space in Wellington and we hope to be able to continue providing free computer services and improved tech literacy for everyone.

If you have enjoyed our services, you can help us with our appeal to the WCC and our search for sponsors by sharing this post or by telling us your Smart Newtown stories and feedback!

You can reply to this post on Facebook or fill out our digital feedback form here: https://forms.office.com/r/70VQMLsPpt

I'll be posting some anonymous feedback to this page and the Newtown Community Centre page over the coming days.

Thank you for helping us get the word out. ❤️

Ngā mihi nui

Kevin Bicknell

13/05/2026

Kia ora everyone!

Smart Newtown has free computer classes available in June and July, with some old favourites and some brand new classes I've written.

Check the dates and times and register for classes using the QR code, or by emailing me at [email protected]

I look forward to seeing you there!

Kevin :)

20/04/2026

Smart Newtown is open today!

But JP services for Newtown Community Centre have been cancelled.

23/10/2025

Newtown Community Centre - Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora and Smart Newtown will be closed on Rāhina / Monday the 27th of Whiringa-ā-nuku / October.

The Community Centre drop-in space, regular hires, JP services and Smart Newtown Helpdesk, will all be closed for the day.

We'll be back for our usual open hours Rātū / Tuesday 28th of Whirangi-ā-nuku / October.

Have a great long weekend!

08/10/2025

Kevin went to the Tawa Community Centre to talk about Smartphone Basics and Security Tips for Seniors' Week!

Are you comfortable using your smartphone? Smart Newtown can bring you up to speed on the basics!

Our "Introduction to Smartphones" course will run on October 28th and November 5th.
Contact us to register - all our courses are completely free!

01/10/2025

Kia ora learners!

Our next set of FREE computer classes begin mid-October!

This season we're running courses on creating CVs, navigating the internet, mobile devices, emails, and apps!

Each class will have two identical sessions (no need to attend both unless repetition helps you learn) and are scheduled for Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Classes are 1-2 hours, require no prior knowledge, and student laptop computers are provided!

Register for FREE classes at the following link, or through our website: https://diaa.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-smart-newtown

13/09/2025

Te Reo Tech word of the week:

kupuhipa
password

Whakauruhia tō kupuhipa
Enter your password

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Corner Of Rintoul & Colombo Streets
Wellington
6021

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(04) 380 0143

Website

http://www.smartnewtown.org.nz/

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