Our Funding & Programme Partners
We acknowledge our funding and programme partners who make it possible for our programmes to be delivered across Aotearoa New Zealand in communities at risk of digital exclusion.
Strategic & Funding Partners
These organisations contribute to the overarching strategic direction and primary funding for Katoa Connect’s national initiatives.
A key strategic partner that shares Katoa Connect's goal of ensuring all New Zealanders have the access, skills, and trust to participate fully online.
A key advocacy and strategic partner that uses the MAST (Motivation, Access, Skills, and Trust) framework to structure impact measurement and guide digital inclusion initiatives across New Zealand. Katoa Connect actively contributes to DECA's advocacy efforts to close the digital equity gap through collective action and informed opinion. DECA's collaborative model aligns with our mission to lead national conversations on digital transformation and infrastructure needs
A significant funder of the Whānau Family Connect flagship programme through the ACE in Communities Fund.
A strategic telecommunications partner that funds the Hapori Community Connect programme and supports digital equity research.
Programme Partners
These partners contribute to the educational framework, technical expertise, and equipment required for successful learning.
The primary IT provider for Katoa Connect, supplying digital devices and technical advice to ensure learners have reliable hardware.
A funding and programme partner that supports digital equity initiatives in the Auckland and Northland regions.
Offers free information and training resources focused on online safety, which is an important component of all Katoa Connect curricula.
Supplies modems through the Skinny JUMP initiative, removing internet cost barriers for low-income households.
A non-profit membership association that advocates for "100% connectivity," ensuring all New Zealanders have equal access to affordable digital services.