Welcome to SeniorNet Manawatu
SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates
people of a mature age to enjoy and use technology
like laptops, tablets and smartphones in their everyday lives.
Struggling with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone?
Don't worry, SeniorNet Manawatu is here to help! We will help you turn technology into something you can enjoy and use with ease.
Whether it's the internet, email, or video chatting with loved ones, we'll guide you every step of the way. You'll gain the skills and confidence you need to navigate the exciting world of information technology.
SeniorNet Constitution
Please click the link to access the SeniorNet Manawatu Constitution SeniorNet (Manawatu) Incorporated is a registered charity. |
How we started in Palmerston North
The club is an Incorporated Society and opened with an elected committee on the 1st July, 1997 with five second-hand computers. By 2000 the club had new computers, a scanner, printers and a quickly growing membership. The club outgrew its AMP premises in late 2000 and was offered better rooms plus computers in Palmerston North's UCOL building. A very harmonious relationship was formed and lasted for the next seven years when UCOL required more space and it was time for SeniorNet to once again look for its own premises. The move to rooms on Princess Street took place in January, 2009. During the seven years in the UCOL building, SeniorNet went from strength to strength. Membership at one time rose to 600 and all classes had good attendance. Other courses in digital camera and genealogy grew in popularity and special interest groups were formed and still have good attendance today. |
SeniorNet Manawatū
Come and discover technology in a friendly atmosphere!
Our Committee
Our SeniorNet Learning Centre is run by an elected committee and relies on membership for volunteers in administration and tuition roles. Typically our tutors have passed through our classes and use the knowledge gained, to teach others. What we do
We assist those 50 years of age and over to learn how to use a computer by offering courses and workshops for a wide range of applications that run on many different devices. Check out our brochure |
Every Wednesday morning we are available to help you with your Technology
Our one-on-one sessions can assist you with:
Wednesdays afternoons are kept free for other activities such as Interest Groups, Workshops, and our Monthly Members Meetings on the second Wednesday afternoon of the month where we may have a guest speaker to talk on a diverse range of topics.
Our one-on-one sessions can assist you with:
- Laptops: Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Android Tablets & Phones: Introduction and usage
- iPads: Getting started and exploring features
- Windows: Fundamentals and basic operations
- Google Tools: Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, Drive, Docs, and Sheets
Wednesdays afternoons are kept free for other activities such as Interest Groups, Workshops, and our Monthly Members Meetings on the second Wednesday afternoon of the month where we may have a guest speaker to talk on a diverse range of topics.
Can you help?
- Do you have an interest in technology and are willing to share your knowledge with seniors?
- Perhaps you have time to help with a workshop or help other individuals ?
- Would you like to help with administration in our office?