Hapori Community Connect
Hapori Community Connect was a digital inclusion programme created to help individuals and whānau build the confidence, skills, and access needed to participate in an increasingly digital world.
Delivered by Katoa Connect Trust in partnership with Chorus New Zealand, the programme focused on supporting communities experiencing digital exclusion and strengthening digital capability where it was needed most.
About the programme
Hapori Community Connect was an advanced foundational digital skills programme designed to support people who had limited access to digital technology, connectivity, or learning opportunities.
The programme provided practical, hands-on support to help learners develop the skills needed to engage confidently with online services, education, communication tools, and everyday digital tasks.
The programme focused on:
Building strong foundational digital skills
Supporting long-term digital confidence and participation
Improving access to online information, services, and opportunities
Reducing barriers created by digital exclusion
Strengthening community connection and engagement
Supporting equitable access to digital learning opportunities
With a strong focus on equity, the programme prioritised Māori and Pacific learners while remaining inclusive of all communities experiencing digital disadvantage.
Through the commitment of learners, communities, and partner organisations, Hapori Community Connect supported more than 100 learners and demonstrated the positive impact that digital inclusion can have on individuals, whānau, and communities.
Although the programme has now concluded, its legacy continues through the confidence, skills, and connections developed by those who participated.
Join with us
While Hapori Community Connect has now concluded, Katoa Connect Trust continues to deliver programmes that help communities build digital confidence and capability.
If you would like to learn more about our current programmes, support digital inclusion initiatives, or explore partnership opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
