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We've read through Parliament's recommendations following the Inquiry into youth online harm, and while we support some of the recommendations whole-heartedly, others we would caution against. Read more on our website >
internetnz.nz/new.../inqui...
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Weβre heading to NZNOG in Christchurch this month! Hereβs why π internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
'Ens...ification' blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet
New Internet Insights report now out:
π«© People online as much as ever - nearly half four hours a day or more - but not feeling positive about it
π€ AI use up, but concern about AI is also up
β Social media use stats, varied concerns, and experiences of online harm
> internetnz.nz/new-zealands...
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An InternetNZ-backed, community-led project is opening doors to STEMM for rangatahi in Wairarapa π€©
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βWeβre sick of struggling. Technology gives us a pathway out of those statistics β the negative ones. It gives us access to better-paid jobs and real opportunities.β
Read more about how the Tolaga Bay Inn went from pub to digital innovation hub: internetnz.nz/news-and-art...
The people of Aotearoa are rethinking their relationship with the Internet:
β¬οΈ Daily use down, 83% β 72%
π΅βπ« 62% online < 4 hrs/day
π₯ 60% support stronger platform regulation
π€ 60% familiar with AI, 70% not worried about jobs
See the InternetNZ-funded #WIPNZ report > nzpri.aut.ac.nz/research/pri...
Full details and tickets here, DM us for a discount code: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/nettalk...
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We go way back with @micheleacourt.bsky.social. She's MCd NetHui at least three times and voiced videos for us β so she was our first choice to help us host NetTalks, and we're so pleased she said yes! Christchurch, we'd love you to join us this Friday at 5.30pm.
And we're excited you're hosting!
Tickets from Eventfinda, DM us for a discount code! www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/nettalk...
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Εtautahi, we are bringing NetTalks to you! Quickfire kΕrero on tech. Oct 31 π 5.30pm, The Piano, $20 tickets. Izzi Lithgow on cybersecurity, Bron Scott on digital equity, Sam Sehnert on AI, Mike Grimshaw on crumbling society, Cara Swit on social media bans & Elle Archer on MΔori innovation.
