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.


Applications for Phase 3
The level of interest exceeded our expectations with applications being received from 16 Councils covering 45 libraries.
The following applicants have been confirmed as phase 3 partners:
• Eastern Bay of Plenty – Whakatane District Libraries and Opotiki District Library
• South Waikato District Libraries
• Far North District Libraries
• Rangitikei District Libraries
• Ruapehu District Libraries
• Kaipara District Library

The following applications have been wait-listed at this time:
• The Nature Coast – Horowhenua District Libraries and Kapiti Coast District Libraries
• Matamata Piako District Libraries
• Papakura District Library
• Franklin District Libraries
• Otago Region - Waitaki, Queenstown-Lakes, Dunedin City Libraries
• Gore District Library
Some installations will take place before July but the majority will be in the July to October period.


Kete now available to APN Libraries.
A significant planned part of the rollout of the Aotearoa People's Network has been to provide the ability to digitally gather the stories of the community, whether through library or public resources to be digitised, or through storage of digitally created content. Through the provision of digitising tools such as scanners, audio recorders and Kete (repositories for the digitised stories) communities are now able to bring their stories into the digital space through their public library. For more information and application forms click link(s) below.
Please send the completed application form to peoples.network@natlib.govt.nz

Kete Application Letter.pdf, containing information about the Kete
Kete Regional Application Form.doc, please return to peoples.network@natlib.govt.nz
Kete Individual Application Form.doc, please return to peoples.network@natlib.govt.nz

If you have any queries around the Kete application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Aotearoa People's Network.


APN Impact Evaluation Report
The aim of the Aotearoa People’s Network is to have every public library in New Zealand connected to the Internet so that New Zealanders from all communities, both large and small, can benefit by creating, accessing and experiencing digital content.   The recently released Impact Evaluation Report (pdf) shows there has been considerable uptake of the APN  by users across all the libraries involved in Phase One of the roll-out.  This report provides valuable insights into the role and importance of public libraries in the digital age.

Boost for Aotearoa People's Network
 Additional funding for the Aotearoa People's Network detailed in this media release.

Evaluation Report
A summary of the APN evaluation report

Who will benefit from APN?
The Aotearoa 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 the next round of applications to become a Partner Library will be advertised on this website and through public library channels.  Watch this space.

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

Service Status

  No known problems

Announcements

13 March 2009
Waikato District Libraries installed - and that's Phase 2 completed.
4 March 2009
Applications for Phase 3
26 February 2009
Rodney Libraries live on the People's Network - seven locations supporting 36 new free public internet PCs and WiFi hotspots.
23 October 2008
 Impact Evaluation Report (pdf)  released.