About Aotearoa People's Network (APN)
The Aotearoa People’s Network is about providing free access to broadband internet services in public libraries so that all New Zealanders can benefit from creating, accessing and experiencing digital content.

It is funded by the Community Partnership Fund of the New Zealand’s Digital Strategy and by other government funding through the National Library of New Zealand.

Who will benefit from APN?
The Aotearoa’s People’s Network will benefit anyone who has access to a public library – it will open up the digital world to all people and communities by giving them access to the web, providing computers and training. Libraries and their staff will also benefit as they build their skills and knowledge of the online world, becoming online experts, and in turn share this knowledge with their customers.

When and where is APN happening?
The Aotearoa People’s Network operates in phases - library applications are called for, applications are approved and installations are scheduled.  Initially, 34 libraries and 13 local authorities (Phase 1) were involved in the rollout which took place between November 2007 to May 2008.  See our Partners page for information on phases and partner libraries.

Keeping libraries updated
The Aotearoa People’s Network is a significant project and we will keep you updated through this website. This is part of the People’s Network project group’s commitment to keeping libraries informed and updated.

How does my library get involved
Information on applying for phase three will be available soon, check back here.

See the Business Development Framework [PDF 280KB] for more information.

Announcements

29 May 2008
Southland District Libraries installation is now complete: Winton, Wyndham, Lumsden, Otautau, Riverton and Te Anau are online on the People's Network.
Southland Times article
Images from Southland
 See our Partners page for further information on Phase One (complete) and Phase Two (May-September 2008) partner libraries.

13 May 2008
Free wireless internet is being piloted at RANGIORA PUBLIC LIBRARY, North Canterbury.  Information for APN wireless users at Rangiora is here.  Look for the "Wireless (Wifi)" link.