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Free Internet access & computer courses

We have 5 desktop computers in our community computer suite all connected up to the internet and ready for you to use! If it's your first time at Smart Newtown you'll need to Register online here or at the office. We aim to be a welcoming and safe place for all community members so we will ask you to agree to our house rules. We also offer a help-desk service for one on one support and offer short, one-day workshops on a variety of introductory computer and smartphone topics.

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OUR NEXT BLOCK OF COURSES START:

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May 26th 2025

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We teach one-off, 2-hour classes every Monday and Wednesday, provided by Stepping Up. Occasionally we teach two-part courses that build on the experience of previous ones. You can register for them here.

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Take part in our online survey to help select the topics and times. 

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Click here to read our 'house rules'

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Digital Banking

With closures and reduced hours, banks have cut down on the option for face-to-face business. Online options promise convenience but can be scary. The class will give you skill to bank online with confidence. We’ll cover the benefits and terms, scams and how to dodge them, website and password security, transactions and managing payees, and free places to practice online.

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Microsoft Excel

Excel Excel Excel! It seems like every workplace and house budget needs it. This is the first of a two part course dealing withd some of it’s core features. In this first class, we will look at the interface and buttons; cells, rows, and columns, moving data from one place to another, copying and saving. Just the basics.

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Manage My Health

With more essential services shifting to online-only, a lot of us folks feel left behind. That’s true for lots of things, but especially healthcare. This class on Manage My Health covers the mobile app and website, the benefits of using it, how to create or activate and account, making appointments, and a breakdown of all its various tools and displays.

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Zoom

Zoom is fast becoming the most popular option for video calls, both for work and for keeping in touch with friends and family. This course covers joining and leaving meetings, and changing the audio, video, and display settings. We also work with text chat, sharing your screen, and recording meetings.

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Trade Me

Looking to buy and sell online? Trade Me is a convenient one-stop-shop for that. We'll go through the steps of creating an account, buying, or placing bids for items, and listing your own goods for sale. We'll also cover payment options and how to link cards as well. Afterward, we can walk through installing Trade Me on your phone.

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Help Desk
During opening hours, best between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM

Got computer or Internet issues? Perhaps you’re having trouble transferring files from a USB stick? Can’t figure out how to log into Facebook!? Want to make sure your computer has no viruses? 

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We offer one-to-one free short training sessions through our help desk service. Just pop in during office hours  or contact our friendly staff to book in a time.

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Other Services we offer

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SPECIALISED COURSES & WORKSHOPS

 From time to time we offer unique courses or one-off                                                                             workshops. Previous topics have included: 

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The best way to find out about these upcoming courses is to sign up to the Newtown Community Centre's fortnightly e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook.

 Is there something you'd like to learn? Please get in touch!

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BLACK & WHITE PRINTING

20 Cents per page - single sided

30 Cents per page - double sided

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COLOUR PRINTING

$1.00 per page - single sided

$1.50 per page - double sided

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LAMINATING

A4 $1.00 per sheet

A3 $1.50 per sheet

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SCANNING

Free

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Smart Newtown

Corner of Rintoul & Colombo Streets

Newtown

Wellington 6021

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04 380 0143

info@smartnewtown.org.nz

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Regular Opening Hours:

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Mon        10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tues       10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wed        10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Thurs     10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Fri            10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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9 Constable Street

Newtown

Wellington 6021

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04 380 0143

info@smartnewtown.org.nz

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Regular Opening Hours

Monday         9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Tuesday        9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Wednesday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Thursday      9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Smart Newtown is a Project of the Newtown Community Centre

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In Partnership With

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Supported By

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We Have Moved!
As of September 30th, Smart Newtown has relocated from 9/11 Constable Street, next to the Newtown Library, to the Newtown Community Centre on the corner of Rintoul and Colombo Streets.
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We are up the stairs inside the previous Wellington Timebank office. We'll still be offering all our current services, just in a different setting.

If you have trouble finding us, just drop by the Centre during opening ours and ask our reception staff to point you in the right direction.
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Our Current Location

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