As more and more vital services move online, thousands of Kiwis are being left behind, mainly due to economic circumstances. The Citizens Advice Bureau has produced a report revealing huge numbers of people suffer from ‘digital exclusion’ – those who have limited or no access to, or won’t or can’t use, digital technology. The 2018 census revealed 10 per cent of New Zealanders - more than half a million people - don't have internet access. Kaitlyn Baker/Unsplash The 2018 census revealed 10 percent of New Zealanders - more than half a million people - don't have internet access. These examples were part of the 4,379 client interactions where volunteers identified digital exclusion over a three month period.

Source: Stuff August 30, 2020 17:03 UTC