Free 'Family Connect' Digital Programme
Would you or someone you know like to get to grips with technology? The 20/20 Trust’s Family Connect is a digital programme for learning, life and work for adults who have low or no education qualifications. It aims to give you basic key computer skills and confidence to use your digital device and the Internet.
The course is entirely free and includes:
- 30 hours learning (small group coaching setup)
- Flexi Learning modes - 4 weekly session- 5 hours per week
- Flexi Pay device purchase - 3 x payment of $20 ($60 full course, laptop included)
- Recognition - Certificate of Completion
For more information, ring Rosie, the Christchurch region facilitator, on 021 182 6517.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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36.6% Yes
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63.4% No
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