NetHui: Full Schedule

13:00 NZDT

Digital Workshop: Decisions and Algorithms – Where do you stand?

The Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand and Toi Āria: Design for Public Good, invites you to take part in a workshop to share your thoughts about how algorithms are used in decision-making in our country.
An algorithm is a set of instructions designed to perform a specific task. Some examples of where computers use algorithms which you may be familiar with include:
· online streaming services such as Netflix, YouTube, Spotify
· search engines like Google and Yahoo
· the processing of online applications for public services such as passports, benefits, and the prioritising of medical services.
We’ll be sharing a number of algorithm examples with you and asking you to tell us what you think.

Don’t let the word ‘algorithms’ put you off — we promise it will be a lively and fascinating session, and you will help us produce some concrete recommendations that the government, and other organisations, can take to ensure that ADM is trusted and that, as a nation, we make the most of these powerful technologies.

Facilitators

Anna Brown

Associate Professor, Toi Āria — Design for Public Good, Massey University

Anna Brown is a design researcher, educator and practitioner whose expertise is in participatory design. Her research focuses on deliberative engagement, participatory policy design and design-led innovation. She leads Toi Āria: Design for Public Good, a research centre in the College... Read More →

Marianne Elliott

Co-Director, The Workshop

Marianne is a legally-trained researcher, strategist and communicator who has used story-based research, advocacy and campaigning to influence policy in New Zealand and elsewhere over the past two decades. Examples of her recent work include the Out of the Maze report on digital divides... Read More →

Rachel Kelly

Mitchell Pham

Monday October 12, 2020 13:00 - 14:30 NZDT

Side Event / Workshop (separate registration)

Registration Link https://events.humanitix.com/a-digital-workshop-decisions-and-algorithms-where-do-you-stand

13:00 NZDT

Future Farm Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities

Farm businesses are complex and operate in increasingly volatile business and natural environments. Farm business owners’ and managers’ goals and objectives, and the resources available to the business, also evolve over time in response to changing business environments and social norms. The farming industry as a whole is also facing huge challenges, from rising costs of supplies, a shortage of labour, and changes in consumer preferences for transparency and sustainability, as well as an increased focus on the environmental impact of farming.

Meeting these challenges will require a concerted effort by governments, investors, farming businesses and farmers, as well as possibly using innovative technologies such as Visual Internet of Things (V-IoT), drones, robotic and artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain. This session is set up to initiate a conversation on the above topics and bring together government officials, founders, investors, researchers, and farmers who are envisioning and building the future of farm technologies in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Facilitators

Anthony Griffin

William Liu

Senior Lecturer, Auckland University of Technology

William Liu is currently a lecturer in the Department of Information Technology and Software Engineering (ITSE), School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (SECMS) at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand. He holds a Masters degree and a PhD degree... Read More →

Karen Phipps

Monday October 12, 2020 13:00 - 14:30 NZDT

Side Event / Workshop (separate registration)

Registration Link https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/120677679187

19:30 NZDT

Build (Back) Better Democracy

This Zoom workshop is a chance to reflect on the state of our NZ democracy and discuss whether we need to build it back the same or build it back better - it’s not just our economic and social systems have been disrupted by the Covid-19 crisis.

After the early hope that the internet would strengthen democracies, digital divides, fake news, political manipulation and polarisation are just some of today's prominent concerns. Can that early hope be realised?

The workshop is limited to 18 participants.

Trust Democracy will use the anonymised 'findings' of this workshop to seed further ‘discussions’ about democracy, including via https://pol.is, a mass participation platform famously used by vTaiwan. Findings will also be submitted to the Public Service Commission as it prepares the NZ government’s next National Action Plan under the Open Government Partnership - see https://ogp.org.nz/.

Trust Democracy, a new not-for-profit, wants to promote, initiate and participate in an ongoing public dialogue about the state of democracy in NZ. It wants to understand how people understand and value democracy in NZ and how they believe it could be improved.

For a Guardian article about vTaiwan and Pol.is, see https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/27/taiwan-civic-hackers-polis-consensus-social-media-platform.

Facilitators

Keitha Booth

IRM Researcher for New Zealand, Open Government Partnership

The Open Government Partnership promotes engagement between government, civil society and the private sector. The New Zealand government is implementing its 2018-2021 open government commitments and will soon start work to collaborate with the public to develop its 2021-2023 programme... Read More →

John Pennington

Committee member, Trust Democracy

I've been in the deliberative democracy bizz for 18 years. I worked on some major nation-wide projects that have involved hundreds of people grappling with really complex and often controversial topics using deliberation and dialogue as ways to reach common ground.

Simon Wright

Secretary, Trust Democracy

I serve on the Committee of Trust Democracy, a new not-for-profit that focuses on the health of Aotearoa New Zealand’s democracy and how to strengthen it. I am also one of two partners in a consultancy called Public Engagement Projects. We have a track record of innovative and... Read More →

Monday October 12, 2020 19:30 - 21:00 NZDT

Side Event / Workshop (separate registration)

Registration Link https://build-back-better-democracy.lilregie.com/

10:00 NZDT

Opening & Welcome

Speakers

Jordan Carter

Chief Executive, InternetNZ

Interested in the whole array of Internet Governance issues. Particularly following these current debates:- Terrorist and violent extremist content-copyright reform- network neutrality- economic gains from Internet use- Internet governance reform

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Andrew is the Outreach and Engagement Director and leads the Community, Events and Communications teams at InternetNZ. He has 15 years experience working managing relationships, messages and issues across the internet, telco and tech sectors. What he loves about this job is getting... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 10:00 - 10:15 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

10:15 NZDT

Panel: “Under His Eye”: Human Rights, Surveillance, and Power

This panel will examine the expansion of surveillance via technology in conjunction with the human rights issues that such surveillance must raise. With clear questions about justice, differential impact, and who is more likely to be surveilled, we touch on privacy, access, inclusion, and power.

Speakers

Thomas Beagle

Chairperson, NZ Council for Civil Liberties

Thomas is a fan of technology, civil liberties, and a decent, democratic society. He wants to help us realise the benefits of the first two to better enable the third, while minimising disadvantages and negative side-effects. Thomas is the chairperson of the NZ Council for Civil... Read More →

Eve Kennedy

Policy Adviser, Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Eve has been a policy adviser at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner since May 2019. Prior to joining the Office, she worked in privacy at a tech company and at a large government department. She holds an LLB/BA from Victoria University of Wellington and in her spare time volunteers... Read More →

Keoni Mahelona

CTO, Te Hiku Media

Sara Stratton

Pou Ārahi - Māori Advisor, Tech Futures Lab

Tēnā koutou, Ko Ngāti Kahu/Ngāti Hine ahau. My loves are my tamariki, whānau, hapū, and my interests are wide and varied but in the world of digital technology I am excited about the place and relevance of Te Ao Māori and to see Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a template for our collaborative... Read More →

Moderators

Kate Hannah

Deputy Director, Equity and Diversity, Te Pūnaha Matatini

Kate Hannah is a cultural historian of science whose principal research area is the historiography of the history of science, with a focus on the cultures and subcultures of science, gender in science history, ‘race’ science, eugenics, and fascism, colonization and science culture... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 10:15 - 11:05 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

11:05 NZDT

Privacy & The Internet of Things

This lightning talk overviews our research into privacy concerns of New Zealanders around domestic IoT -- smart speakers, smart lights, etc. We explore what are the reasons people use these devices, why they stop using them, and what concerns they have around the devices in their homes. We also identify key areas for future research.

Speakers

Esther Jaspers

Erika Pearson

Assoc. Head of School, CJM Wellington, Massey University Wellington

Kia ora! My name is Erika (she/her/they), I'm the Associate Head of School for Communication, Journalism & Marketing on the Massey Wellington campus. I have been researching the internet and digital society for over twenty years, and lately I have been interested in how technology... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:05 - 11:10 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

11:10 NZDT

Social Media Election Trends

Speakers

David Hood

I have been involved in analysing influence campaigns on Twitter since before the 2017 election. Being really interested in what data represents and what you can learn depending on how you structure it, I've been involved in analysing all kinds of things. As a day job I teach software... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:10 - 11:15 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

11:15 NZDT

Breakout Sessions 101

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 11:20 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 1: Learning Corner

Zoom

NetHui is all about sparking conversation and discovering new perspectives. Everyone has something to learn and to teach, and our goal is to have everyone walk away from NetHui saying, ‘huh, I never thought of it that way before.’

This is a friendly space focused on learning, with helpful people who can offer explanations and ways to find out more. Whether you’re a newbie or a keen teacher, come here to get background on our panel conversations, to ask questions about the things you are interested in, and to hear from people who will be really nice about sharing their knowledge.

Facilitators

Vanisa Dhiru

Community Manager, InternetNZ

Vanisa leads the community facing functions - our philanthropic strategy for partnerships, grants and in-kind support. She is responsible for sponsorship requests and supporting stakeholder relationships. Outside of work she gives a huge amount of time to her favourite causes - gender... Read More →

Anna I Wu

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 1: Learning Corner

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/14c9WWBeviCGrM2xB0HbNg_acQDHP5l7fv2iu6LZNdp4/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01CF43GX08

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 2: Social Licence

Zoom

Tools like automated facial recognition, digital contact tracing in a pandemic, and data-sharing across agencies can be really useful but also really creepy. How do we feel about our government using these new technologies? And are we having the conversations we need to figure that out?

You may have heard the term ‘social licence.’ This is the idea that successful policy and technology choices depend on a level of trust and buy-in from affected communities, which means taking steps to establish and build that trust.

But what does this look like in practice? How should the government earn your trust, and what do they need to do to keep it? Are things like the Algorithm Charter from StatsNZ the right approach?

Come to this room to talk about what New Zealanders want to see from the government around privacy, trust, the use of data, and more.

Session 1
We'll start with trying to define social licence, and what it means to you. Who uses it, why, and for what means? Are we all talking about the same thing, or are there better terms we could use?

Session 2
What are the mechanisms and approaches for influencing social licence? Where have you seen it be effective? What lessons can we learn from social licence in the non-tech realm that could be applied in tech?

Session 3
Let's put social licence to the test in the context of COVID-19 digital contact tracing apps: why would you use it or not? What information might change your mind?

Session 4
What principles might we recommend that governments have in mind when building social licence? How do governments decide if they should continue or stop doing things?

Facilitators

Anna Brown

Associate Professor, Toi Āria — Design for Public Good, Massey University

Andrew Chen

Research Fellow, University of Auckland

Kia ora! I have a couple of different hats:- I do research at the University of Auckland's Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures on digital transformation and its impacts on society, as well as some work on network mapping of complex social issues and tracking public policy around... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 2: Social Licence

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q56J__uC1AxQ4rWHqig8W9MTMjsUtuOGcIAjViF3M80/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BRETNJRH

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 3: Misinformation

Zoom

This year there’s not just a pandemic, but an infodemic. COVID-19 has brought issues with mis- and dis-information online into sharp relief. Understanding how bad information travels online is difficult, and coming up with meaningful responses can feel even harder.

Come to this room to talk about misinformation and what communities need to help them respond and build trust in each other to share good, useful, and accurate information online.

Session 1: Mis/dis/mal: what is misinformation?
What is misinformation? What do the terms disinformation, and even malinformation mean? This first breakout session will explore the terms you hear about misinformation, including the motivations and information sharing practices being seen online. Some challenging discussion on topics, related to misinformation, may be included in this breakout stream, so we'll be agreeing our stream approach to manage that in this session too.

Session 2: Misinformation Past
When did this online misinformation problem start? How do offline misinformation issues get handled and can we apply those approaches to misinformation online? What can we learn from misinformation online on issues in the past: online information around climate change and vaccinations can be explored as two issues where information is important and misinformation can be seen.

Session 3: Misinformation Present
What does online misinformation look like now? How is misinformation a threat in Aotearoa New Zealand? What can we learn from the ongoing misinformation concerns around interference in democracy and social cohesion, as seen in the 2016 elections and in ongoing global election processes. What is this global infodemic surrounding Covid-19?

Session 4: Misinformation Future
What can we do about misinformation? How can we respond, collectively and cooperatively, to misinformation online in Aotearoa New Zealand? Could we build an action plan to address the Covid-19 infodemic and reduce the potential harms of pandemic related misinformation in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Facilitators

Mandy Henk

CEO, Tohatoha Aotearoa Commons

I run Tohatoha, incorporated society with a vision for building a just and equitable digital world – for Aotearoa and the planet.

Ellen Strickland

Chief Advisor, International, InternetNZ

Ellen leads the coordination of our international work across the InternetNZ group. She provides strategic advice on international matters and engages in Internet governance processes for InternetNZ. Ellen has two cats, one dog and one daughter, and she plays a mean game of Scrab... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 3: Misinformation

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvt08nvCz5LYYLFETwLDW9lJYQq9UhsQvRPs6vJvu1w/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01C3TBAKCZ

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 4: Platforms & People

Zoom

It’s easy to forget how diverse the Internet can be when just a few companies dominate the things we do online. When people talk about Internet issues in 2020, they are probably talking about a few popular social media platforms (each filled with screenshots of the others).

This room will explore the role of these big global services in the broader context of the Internet in 2020. Which services are we talking about, and why are they central to discussion of Internet issues in 2020?

There will be space to cover background questions, like why are these services so popular? How are they different from each other? Who do they serve? There will also be room for big-picture questions about the issues, like do these services have special responsibilities? If so, what are they? Are we stuck with the current services forever, or can we see alternatives?

Zoom link: https://internetnz.zoom.us/j/92291851668?pwd=VGNEcG5pT2lkaDAzblE4K1V4cDE4QT09

The crowdsourced plan

Session 2: Monetization, data mining, is it true that "if you can't see the pricetag, you are the thing being sold?" And if you take yourself "off the market" what happens to the massive platforms

Session 3: Control on platforms. Hate speech, radicalization, war crimes and body policing -- platforms as law/morality

Session 4: What might a people-centred platform look like?

OTHER IDEAS we might discuss

What should/could we expect from platforms?
The effects of platform consolidation (FB owns the universe and Google picks up the rest)
Are platforms too big?
What about regulation? Should governments regulate tech platforms, and if so how? What would be the impact?
A lot of these platforms come from one or two places -- is there space for a NuZeelund.co.nz platform?
And whatever you want to talk about
Many platforms report to shareholders -- are platforms public spaces and slash or corporate profit tools (public sphere anyone?)
Rise of misinformation and shared knowledge
What about content moderation? How should this evolve? How do we balance free speech with security?
Platforms as a space of information (aggregations, misinfo, echo chamber, fresh perspectives) and a space of connection
How will the COVID-19 pandemic and other global stresses change tech giants? And whatever you want to talk about
Hey whatever happened to net neutrality?
Big fish and big ponds - where are the guppies?
Have they got so big they have changed social spaces forever?
What are people to platforms? Users, fodder, consumers or what’s being sold?
The power of people on platforms, or the power of people for platforms?
And whatever you want to talk about

Speakers

Erika Pearson

Assoc. Head of School, CJM Wellington, Massey University Wellington

Facilitators

Kim Connolly-Stone

Policy Director, InternetNZ

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 4: Platforms & People

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PjWuj1e6xieWpTUlJABHXfWohAiPM6WAfTUuHYfhnE/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BN67A20M

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 5: JEDI

Zoom

“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
~Dr. Lilla Watson, Indigenous Australian (Murri) visual artist, activist and academic

Inclusion - what does it mean, what does it mean to you, what does it mean to the company that you work for? Or the people you hang out with? We want to use this breakout space to discuss what we like to call the JEDI skills - using the Force to learn about Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. How they are all intertwined, and how there are many types of oppression - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, body size, age, caregiver status, neurodiversity, disability status, and more - We can discuss how they show up in our day-to-day lives and what it means to be an ally.

Session 1
We’ll start by introducing the concepts of JEDI and how it fits in an Aotearoa context. Defining the journey to allyship.

Session 2
Explore deeper the different types of oppression and how they intersect. We will do an online privilege exercise and discuss the concepts that surface as a result.

Session 3
Why is there a lack of diversity in the tech industry? We’ve all observed the blame on small hiring pools and a lack of properly skilled members from underrepresented groups. This is referred to as “the pipeline problem.” In this session we will dive into the pipeline and its leaks, ways we can take responsibility, and explore actions we can take to be a part of the solution.

Session 4
Look at the next steps in an allyship journey and some day-to-day actions that all of us can take away. This breakout will be run in a Lean Coffee style: we will, as a rōpu (group), add to a virtual whiteboard (http://bit.ly/nethui20-inclusion) and vote on the topics we want to talk about collectively.

Facilitators

Vivian Chandra (She/Her)

Education Team Leader, Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust

Vivian Chandra is a facilitator for Allyskills NZ taking JEDI workshops (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) across Aotearoa, but also has a day job at the Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust teaching digital technology skills to kaiako (teachers) across the country. Vivian has a First Class Honours in Sociology looking at the language behind rape culture and everyday sexism. In her spare time (hah!) she teaches empowerment self-defence... Read More →

Lisa Conti

Intermediate Developer, Flick Electric

Lisa Conti is a web developer at Flick Electric where she also serves as a mental health first aider and diversity & inclusion committee member. Lisa has led micro workshops on facilitating inclusive meetings. Outside of work, she enjoys training for half-marathons and has recently... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 5: JEDI

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/13sTWhcVUfioaljT9XA5KGsmceOPUuDaA46vl5hIKKhE/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BREY02H1

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 6: Te Ao Māori

Zoom

Facilitators

Rāhera Peri

MEA NZ

Tēnā koeKo Putauaki te māungaKo Rangiteiki te awaKo Mataatua te waka Ko Ngāti Awa tōku iwiKo Ngāi Tamawera tōku hapūKo Uiraroa tōku marae Nō Tāmaki Makaura ahauKo Kathryn Peri rāua ko Roger Eparaima Peri ōku mātua Ko Rāhera tōku ingoaI'm a web designer and developer... Read More →

Hana Tapiata

Te Ara Waihiko Project Manager, Ariki Creative

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 6: Te Ao Māori

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WIdwzDBg6hq6zz5uyvlCjZP8W9Z6KzYrkkjh4xZ0caA/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BAGGUNLF

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 7: Digital Equity (Tuesday Only)

Zoom

The Internet is an increasingly crucial tool for being a part of society. COVID-19 showed us how valuable the Internet could be, and revealed the human impact being digitally excluded in 2020.
Across New Zealand there are a lot of people working to make sure no one gets left behind. But there is a lot more work to be done, as so many New Zealanders are for a variety of reasons not able to access all the benefits of digital connectivity.
Come to this room to talk about how to make sure all New Zealanders have the opportunity to make the most of the Internet, and contribute your ideas to achieve digital equity in New Zealand.

Session 1
We'll start by talking about digital inclusion, what we know, what we don't know.

Session 2
What are the opportunities for a community-led movement for digital inclusion? What’s already happening, and what do we need?

Facilitators

Jodi Anderson

Principal Policy Advisor, InternetNZ

Rohan MacMahon

Wollemi Consulting Limited

I am an Auckland-based management consultant with a lot of interest in all things tech. Most of my work is in strategic planning, digital technology and sustainability/ climate change. During NetHui 2020 I am facilitating 2 sessions on digital equity/ digital inclusion along with... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 7

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1XWH3u5Rhwt0YTmoAjlcNQoBDxhvxUI03CG4uxJM1Z9A/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BREYHRU3

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 8: Silver Linings

Zoom

The Internet is not all doom and gloom. It’s also a vehicle for people to learn, connect, discover, and, of course, share pictures of cute animals.

In 2020, when many of us have seen more and more of our lives take place online, let’s spend some time thinking about how we can amplify the good. From wholesome gardening forums to aquarium penguins on adventures to reconnecting with distant cultures and families, come here to talk about things that spark joy.

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 8: Silver Linings

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1o37bhvYQBNz1Kriq0xyTG0IK48Qo-VHwXZ5tshrB7MU/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BJGSGLP8

11:15 NZDT

Breakout 9: Barcamp

Zoom

This is a space for random, serendipitous conversation, or discussion ideas that pop up over the course of NetHui. Think of it as the hallway track - like meeting someone at the tea cart or the fountain outside.

If you want to talk about something that’s not on the agenda, or just catch up with a couple of friends face to (virtual) face, head here. The moderator can create extra breakout rooms for small groups and new discussion topics.

There is a collaborative notes document for you to use if you'd like, but this room does not have a notetaker or facilitator.

Get in touch with NetHui organisers in Slack if you want to get a barcamp on the programme in advance.

Facilitators

Malcolm Nabbs

Tuesday October 13, 2020 11:15 - 12:00 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 9: Barcamp

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/128CSEoZCJViQNXuQXOVBTzTGMEVMkzsJhviht1An8js/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BJGEML3G

12:00 NZDT

Lunch

Tuesday October 13, 2020 12:00 - 12:30 NZDT

Break

12:00 NZDT

Aotearoa Tech Union Meet & Greet

Zoom

Facilitators

Cordy Black

Co-Leader, Sharesies AND Aotearoa Tech Union (ATU)

Kia ora - I'm one of the co-leaders of the Aotearoa Tech Union, New Zealand's first trade union specifically for IT and tech workers.

Tuesday October 13, 2020 12:00 - 12:30 NZDT
Coffee Cart (Zoom)

Social

12:00 NZDT

Shouting Zeros & Ones Book Club

Shouting Zeros and Ones is a new book published by BWB about Digital Technology, Ethics, and Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand. The book is a call to action: to reduce online harm, to protect the integrity of our digital lives and to uphold democratic participation and inclusion. A diverse group of contributors reveal the hidden impacts of technology on society and on individuals, exploring policy change and personal action to keep the internet a force for good.

On Tuesday, some of the authors from the book will share for a few minutes about each of their chapters, giving a quick summary of the main issues, why you should care, and what change they would like to see. On Wednesday we'll hold a Q+A session with a number of the authors, so bring your lunch and questions for discussion!

Facilitators

Andrew Chen

Research Fellow, University of Auckland

Tuesday October 13, 2020 12:00 - 12:30 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Social

12:30 NZDT

The Power of Play in Virtual Meetings

Presenting online is not the same as presenting on a stage. You can’t ask people to put their screens away and give you their full attention - it is through these screens that your audience is watching you! Unfortunately for leaders, speakers, and teachers, one-way communication is easy to ignore. Zoom fatigue makes our audiences tune out, and highly addictive social media is only a click away. By using the Power of Play, and inviting interaction from your attendees, your next Zoom presentation could be engaging, exciting, and full of smiles.

Speakers

Caelan Huntress

Marketing strategist for entrepreneurs, Stellar Platforms

Hi everyone! I'm an American digital nomad living in New Zealand, and I have spent ten years running an online business while traveling the world with my young family. I am a website designer, copywriter, and sales strategist, and my specialty is helping entrepreneurs set up marketing... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 12:30 - 12:35 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

12:35 NZDT

Panel: Beyond Free Speech: (Mis)Information, Power, and Experience

This topic is particularly pertinent as a political moment in this election year, and in light of the work being done by the Department of Internal Affairs around the Christchurch Call. There has not been enough discussion around issues like online misinformation, hate, and extremism which take structural approaches into consideration. Instead the focus has been to take such issues as merely isolated acts of individuals that need to have roadblocks placed in front of them. There is a lack of focus upon the way mis/disinformation connects to extreme violence. Further, such discussions are wont to devolve into unhelpful debates around free speech, rather than more holistic and nuanced solutions. As we move into election 2020, a push is needed for better political, legislative and policy solutions to complex problems, ensuring that our government pays serious attention to keeping us SAFE from harms caused while advancing anti-violence commitments such as the Christchurch Call.

Speakers

Emmi Bevensee

Open Web Fellow, Mozilla

Emmi Bevensee is a Mozilla Open Web Fellow, Founder of the Social Media Analysis Toolkit (SMAT) and Rebellious Data LLC. They are also a Doctoral Fellow at the Center for Analysis of the Radical Right. They received a MA in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding with an emphasis on decentralization of governance in conflict zones and studied Machine Learning in the iSchool PhD program at the University of Arizona. Their work centers... Read More →

Sarah Bickerton

Lecturer, University of Auckland

Sarah Hendrica Bickerton is a lecturer in the Public Policy Institute at the School of Social Science, University of Auckland. She is a sociologist whose research involves policy and political concerns around gender and technology. In 2020, She completed her PhD in the School of Government... Read More →

M R. X. Dentith

Teaching Fellow, University of Waikato

M R. X. Dentith is a philosopher whose work-to-date has concerned the epistemology of claims which are considered fragile and open to dispute, such as conspiracy theories, fake news, and how we understand secrecy. They received their PhD in Philosophy from the University of Auckland... Read More →

Tina Ngata

Researcher, scientist, advocate, Ngāti Porou Indigenous peoples advocate; plastics researcher, scientist, and environmental planner

Indigenous rights. Environmental rights. Plastic Pollution. Marine Litter. Waste Colonialism.

David Shanks

Chief Censor, The Classification Office

David Shanks is New Zealand’s Chief Censor and leads the Classification Office, an Independent Crown Entity.David is a barrister and solicitor who has executive experience in both private and public sector senior roles.He’s now responsible for protecting New Zealanders from harm... Read More →

Moderators

Anjum Rahman

Founder, Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono

Anjum Rahman (MNZM, FCA) is the founder and Project Lead for the Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono, working to develop and implement a national Strategy for Belonging and Inclusion. She is currently one of the co-chairs of the Christchurch Call Advisory Network, and a member... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 12:35 - 13:25 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

13:25 NZDT

Arbiter: A New Disinformation Fighting Non-Profit

I fought disinformation at Twitter and now I'm starting a non-profit to continue the fight.

This is a three minute talk explaining what we're planning to do, and hoping you can help!

Speakers

Jon Bell

Founder, Arbiter

I started a non-profit for fighting disinformation, and I'd love to chat!

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:25 - 13:28 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

13:29 NZDT

Recycle a Device

Speakers

Bronwyn Scott

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:29 - 13:32 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

13:32 NZDT

Covid-19 & Fake News

Hello! This is a video I made as a part of my GirlBoss Edge scholarship: Engineering and Technology. This 3 minute video is of me showing the harms that misinformation surrounding COVID-19 especially can cause and how to make sure you're staying safe online. Hope you enjoy! :)

Speakers

Charlotte Wells

GirlBoss

A 17-year-old future journalist with a passion for equality.

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:32 - 13:35 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 1: Learning Corner

Zoom

Facilitators

Vanisa Dhiru

Community Manager, InternetNZ

Anna I Wu

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 1: Learning Corner

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/14c9WWBeviCGrM2xB0HbNg_acQDHP5l7fv2iu6LZNdp4/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01CF43GX08

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 2: Social Licence

Zoom

Facilitators

Anna Brown

Associate Professor, Toi Āria — Design for Public Good, Massey University

Andrew Chen

Research Fellow, University of Auckland

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 2: Social Licence

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q56J__uC1AxQ4rWHqig8W9MTMjsUtuOGcIAjViF3M80/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BRETNJRH

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 3: Misinformation

Zoom

Facilitators

Mandy Henk

CEO, Tohatoha Aotearoa Commons

I run Tohatoha, incorporated society with a vision for building a just and equitable digital world – for Aotearoa and the planet.

Ellen Strickland

Chief Advisor, International, InternetNZ

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 3: Misinformation

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvt08nvCz5LYYLFETwLDW9lJYQq9UhsQvRPs6vJvu1w/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01C3TBAKCZ

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 4: Platforms & People

Zoom

It’s easy to forget how diverse the Internet can be when just a few companies dominate the things we do online. When people talk about Internet issues in 2020, they are probably talking about a few popular social media platforms (each filled with screenshots of the others).

This room will explore the role of these big global services in the broader context of the Internet in 2020. Which services are we talking about, and why are they central to discussion of Internet issues in 2020?

There will be space to cover background questions, like why are these services so popular? How are they different from each other? Who do they serve? There will also be room for big-picture questions about the issues, like do these services have special responsibilities? If so, what are they? Are we stuck with the current services forever, or can we see alternatives?

The crowdsourced plan

Session 2: Monetization, data mining, is it true that "if you can't see the pricetag, you are the thing being sold?" And if you take yourself "off the market" what happens to the massive platforms

Session 3: Control on platforms. Hate speech, radicalization, war crimes and body policing -- platforms as law/morality

Session 4: What might a people-centred platform look like?

OTHER IDEAS we might discuss

What should/could we expect from platforms?
The effects of platform consolidation (FB owns the universe and Google picks up the rest)
Are platforms too big?
What about regulation? Should governments regulate tech platforms, and if so how? What would be the impact?
A lot of these platforms come from one or two places -- is there space for a NuZeelund.co.nz platform?
And whatever you want to talk about

Many platforms report to shareholders -- are platforms public spaces and slash or corporate profit tools (public sphere anyone?)
Rise of misinformation and shared knowledge
What about content moderation? How should this evolve? How do we balance free speech with security?
Platforms as a space of information (aggregations, misinfo, echo chamber, fresh perspectives) and a space of connection
How will the COVID-19 pandemic and other global stresses change tech giants? And whatever you want to talk about

Hey whatever happened to net neutrality?
Big fish and big ponds - where are the guppies?
Have they got so big they have changed social spaces forever?
What are people to platforms? Users, fodder, consumers or what’s being sold?
The power of people on platforms, or the power of people for platforms?
And whatever you want to talk about

Speakers

Erika Pearson

Assoc. Head of School, CJM Wellington, Massey University Wellington

Facilitators

Kim Connolly-Stone

Policy Director, InternetNZ

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 4: Platforms & People

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PjWuj1e6xieWpTUlJABHXfWohAiPM6WAfTUuHYfhnE/edit

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 5: JEDI

Zoom

“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
~Dr. Lilla Watson, Indigenous Australian (Murri) visual artist, activist and academic

Inclusion - what does it mean, what does it mean to you, what does it mean to the company that you work for? Or the people you hang out with? We want to use this breakout space to discuss what we like to call the JEDI skills - using the Force to learn about Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. How they are all intertwined, and how there are many types of oppression - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, body size, age, caregiver status, neurodiversity, disability status, and more - We can discuss how they show up in our day-to-day lives and what it means to be an ally.

Session 1
We’ll start by introducing the concepts of JEDI and how it fits in an Aotearoa context. Defining the journey to allyship.

Session 2
Explore deeper the different types of oppression and how they intersect. We will do an online privilege exercise and discuss the concepts that surface as a result. Link to the exercise here: https://forms.gle/UtuEAGP3qzpKkfeM6

Session 3
Why is there a lack of diversity in the tech industry? We’ve all observed the blame on small hiring pools and a lack of properly skilled members from underrepresented groups. This is referred to as “the pipeline problem.” In this session we will dive into the pipeline and its leaks, ways we can take responsibility, and explore actions we can take to be a part of the solution.

Session 4 Wed
Look at the next steps in an allyship journey and some day-to-day actions that all of us can take away. This breakout will be run in a Lean Coffee style: we will, as a rōpu (group), add to a virtual whiteboard (http://bit.ly/nethui20-inclusion) and vote on the topics we want to talk about collectively.

Facilitators

Vivian Chandra (She/Her)

Education Team Leader, Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust

Lisa Conti

Intermediate Developer, Flick Electric

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 5: JEDI

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/13sTWhcVUfioaljT9XA5KGsmceOPUuDaA46vl5hIKKhE/edit

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 6: Te Ao Māori

Zoom

Facilitators

Rāhera Peri

MEA NZ

Hana Tapiata

Te Ara Waihiko Project Manager, Ariki Creative

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 6: Te Ao Māori

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WIdwzDBg6hq6zz5uyvlCjZP8W9Z6KzYrkkjh4xZ0caA/edit

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 7: Digital Equity (Tuesday Only)

Zoom

The Internet is an increasingly crucial tool for being a part of society. COVID-19 showed us how valuable the Internet could be, and revealed the human impact being digitally excluded in 2020.
Across New Zealand there are a lot of people working to make sure no one gets left behind. But there is a lot more work to be done, as so many New Zealanders are for a variety of reasons not able to access all the benefits of digital connectivity.
Come to this room to talk about how to make sure all New Zealanders have the opportunity to make the most of the Internet, and contribute your ideas to achieve digital equity in New Zealand.

Session 1
We'll start by talking about digital inclusion, what we know, what we don't know.

Session 2
What are the opportunities for a community-led movement for digital inclusion? What’s already happening, and what do we need?

Facilitators

Jodi Anderson

Principal Policy Advisor, InternetNZ

Rohan MacMahon

Wollemi Consulting Limited

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 7

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1XWH3u5Rhwt0YTmoAjlcNQoBDxhvxUI03CG4uxJM1Z9A/edit

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 8: Silver Linings

Zoom

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 8: Silver Linings

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1o37bhvYQBNz1Kriq0xyTG0IK48Qo-VHwXZ5tshrB7MU/edit

13:35 NZDT

Breakout 9: Barcamp

Zoom

Facilitators

Malcolm Nabbs

Tuesday October 13, 2020 13:35 - 14:20 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 9: Barcamp

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/128CSEoZCJViQNXuQXOVBTzTGMEVMkzsJhviht1An8js/edit

14:25 NZDT

An Accessible Internet For All

The internet is an amazing tool for connecting communities of people all around the world, helping us enjoy entertainment, participate in government, even access health and education. But the internet isn't always fair and equally accessible to everyone - please spend 5 minutes with me to talk about the importance of making sure we make the internet accessible to everyone. Because if we don't design to remove barriers - we're almost always including them by default.

Speakers

Humphrey Hanley

Creative Director, No Hands No Excuses

Humphrey Hanley is a Content Creator, Accessibility Specialist, Videographer, Photographer, andcoffee lover from Wellington, New Zealand. While broadcasting on Twitch, he focuses on motivatingand inspiring people to make sure there’s one thing in every day that makes it worth being... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 14:25 - 14:30 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

14:30 NZDT

Queering Games

Can you imagine rugby or football without winners and losers? What about videogames? This talk begins with a lightning overview of LGBTQIA+ ("queer") representation in games, queer games creators, and the sometimes literally life and death issues at stake in queer games and queer gaming. It then considers how queer games redefine winning and losing, not through pacifism but by calling into question whether games (and other players) exist to be "beaten."

Speakers

Tof Eklund

Lecturer, Auckland University of Technology

Tof Eklund (they/them pronuns) is a Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, creating and studying digital storywork and queer game culture.

Tuesday October 13, 2020 14:30 - 14:35 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

14:35 NZDT

Panel: The Revolution Will Be Livestreamed

The ongoing struggle for social and racial justice in the public square has unfolded alongside a takeover of the virtual one. Amid cell-phone footage of protests and toppling statues, the internet has been further inundated with what we might call online social activism.

The digital space has given voice to the outrage, grief, trauma, anger, and resiliency within the black and brown community of Aotearoa New Zealand. It has unified a diverse group of people, activated our common allies, and demanded action, but not without a price. And while there is no question that social media is a powerful activism tool, we must recognise its difficult complexities in order to make positive progress.

We speak with young leaders behind the historic 14 June Black Lives Matter Wellington rally, attended by 20,000 people, to learn more about their experiences with online social activism.

Has the internet become better at mediating change?
What is the toll on young people and how can we better support them?

Join our online panel in a candid conversation about the double-edged sword of online activism, and the internet stories we aren’t hearing.

Speakers

Nicole Inskeep

Nicole Inskeep is a New Zealand based African American racial justice advocate. Before moving to New Zealand, Nicole volunteered as a youth mentor for several years within South Australian Indigenous Aboriginal communities. During her teenage years in the US, Nicole was involved... Read More →

Yanah Partsch

Union Educator, E tū

Yanah Partsch From Porirua, WellingtonMy Father is a Pākeha brought up in Tawa Wellington. My Mother is Samoan from Nono’a, SaleimoaI work as a Central Region Educator for E tū union educating union delegates and members on their rights in the workplace and how to build workers... Read More →

Vera Seyra

Activist

Beth Teklezgi

Beth Teklezgi is one of the organizers of the BLM march. She is a student at the Victoria University of Wellington, studying Bachelor of Health. She is also the co-founder of a Voice of Aroha, which is a radio show that aims to represent diverse voices and issues surrounding minorities... Read More →

Moderators

Guled Mire

Third Culture Minds

Guled Mire is a Fulbright Scholar and Fellow at the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs. He is also a writer, speaker and community advocate. Guled was a finalist for the 2019 Wellingtonian of the Year Award and is recognised as one of New Zealand’s most prominent young voices... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 14:35 - 15:25 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

15:25 NZDT

Believe in the Power of Youth

Speakers

Ashlyn Baines

Tuesday October 13, 2020 15:25 - 15:30 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

15:30 NZDT

TenForward Tech Lounge: Where Kids & Grandparents Get Gaming & Internet Skills for Life

TenForward Technology Lounge is the dream after school and holiday destination for today's digital native kids. We support positive social development and eliminating toxic online environments. And, we support seniors with digital literacy sessions!

I'm also looking for entrepreneurs to set up TenForward's around NZ so we can help young people and seniors everywhere learn internet skills for life.

Speakers

Belinda Hope

Managing Director, TenForward Tech Lounge

I own TenForward Tech Lounge which is a gaming themed after school care and holiday programme, and also a senior digital literacy centre. We inspire kids and seniors to enhance their lives with online skills that appeal to them!I'm also looking for entrepreneurs around NZ to set up... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 15:30 - 15:35 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

15:35 NZDT

Closing

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Tuesday October 13, 2020 15:35 - 15:45 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

16:00 NZDT

Get Smart Fast on the Emerging Singularity Technologies

Option (a): Just attend or watch the Zoom session...
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Topic: Get smart fast on the singularity technologies
Time: Oct 13, 2020 04:00 PM Auckland, Wellington

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84144906696?pwd=R0JQT2dienJ2anRCMDIyY2c4b0JQdz09

Meeting ID: 841 4490 6696
Passcode: 383211

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb3BXJbEBc
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Option (b): For the brave who want to attend it in VR (optionally also simultaneously in Zoom as well)
A day or so beforehand...

Create a (free) account at www.altvr.com and do the ten minute tutorial so you can navigate easily.
In the menu at bottom, click 'Worlds', scroll to find the 'Singularity Technologies' world where it will be held.
In the 'Info' tab for that world, 'Favorite' it (to save having to scroll next time, just look in your favourites.)
Maybe in the menu click 'Discover' and 'Featured Hub Spaces, and visit the 'Campfire' 'popular' world (to practice meeting people, moving round, etc.)
To be included in the 'allowed' list for the event, send your email address to Bruce Thomson at palmytomo@gmail.com (enquiries welcome there too.)

Facilitators

Richard Levi

Bruce Thomson

Director, Abretech New Zealand Limited

MY BACKGROUND- Decades in telecom, IT instructing, some AI creation, tech writing, crypto.- Co-presenter, Richard Levi has electrical engineering, and tech writing.- Since 2015 I've led a private group, Singularity Technologies, in Palmerston North, New Zealand.- You can see a list... Read More →

Tuesday October 13, 2020 16:00 - 18:00 NZDT

Side Event / Workshop (separate registration)

10:30 NZDT

Tech & Digital Habits - Redesign your relationship with tech

Do you sometimes find yourself struggling to put your phone down?
Have you lost hours of your life endlessly scrolling through social media?
Have you ever stopped to think if your use of tech aligns with your life goals?
Have your tech habits been impacted during the COVID 19 lockdown?

The internet and tech are amazing. They have so many wonderful things to offer and have changed the way we communicate, work and live! However most of us recognise tech can have an impact on our physical and mental wellbeing and that it can affect our productivity and creativity. But what can you do about it?

In this unique online workshop we’ll uncover the science behind digital distractions and attachment. Explore what you can do to make sure your digital habits align with your personal and professional goals. Discover practical and compelling methods to establish a more balanced, productive and healthy relationship with technology. We'll share some cool and effective hacks to use tech for a more productive and effective outcome.

Facilitators

Marc Jacquemin

CEO - Lead Trainer, Bloom my Mind

I have over 10 years experience in training and facilitation; my training career started delivering training in Europe’s busiest Apple Store.I then moved to become a freelance trainer focusing on soft skills and behavioural training were I established myself as a successful international... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 10:30 - 11:30 NZDT

Side Event / Workshop (separate registration)

Registration Link https://events.humanitix.com/tech-and-digital-habits

12:00 NZDT

Lunch Break

Wednesday October 14, 2020 12:00 - 12:30 NZDT

Break

12:00 NZDT

Shouting Zeros & Ones Book Club

Moderators

Anjum Rahman

Founder, Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono

Kathy Errington

Executive Director, Helen Clark Foundation

Facilitators

Briony Blackmore

University of Otago

Andrew Chen

Research Fellow, University of Auckland

Stephen Judd

Merrin Macleod

Wednesday October 14, 2020 12:00 - 12:30 NZDT
Hallway (Zoom)

Social

12:30 NZDT

Day 2 Opening

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 12:30 - 12:35 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

12:35 NZDT

Panel: Why Copyright Policy Matters in 2020

When fretting about the state of the internet in 2020, you’re probably not too preoccupied with copyright. We get it: misinformation, data protection, and platform dominance are all centre stage right now — and besides, “Skynet” wound up being a bit of a dud. But our panelists are stubbornly convinced that copyright policy should be near the top of your list of internet issues to care about heading into the new decade, and are keen to share why.

Speakers

Kylie Pappalardo

Senior Lecturer, Law School, Queensland University of Technology

Kylie Pappalardo researches in intellectual property and innovation law, focusing primarily on the intersection between copyright and creativity and the rights of copyright users. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Law School at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisb... Read More →

Victoria Leachman

Head of Collection Access, Te Papa

My day job is managing the Collection Access team at Te Papa. This consists of the Rights Team, the Collection Imaging team, Te Papa Press team, the Loans and Acquisitions team, the team responsible for Te Papa's collections database, and the Knowledge and Information team (library... Read More →

Thomasin Sleigh

Digital NZ Community Manager, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa

Thomasin Sleigh is Community Manager at DigitalNZ. She promotes and seeks out new audiences for the digitalnz.org website and data service, through public presentations, social media, and a range of other outreach activities. She is also responsible for testing digitalnz.org with... Read More →

Michael Wolfe

Consulting Copyright Policy Lead, Tohatoha

Moderators

Jennifer Campion

Lecturer, Te Piringa- Faculty of Law, University of Waikato

Jennifer has a research interest in intellectual property law, particularly copyright. She is a member of Universities New Zealand’s Copyright Experts Working Group and a board member of Tohatoha

Wednesday October 14, 2020 12:35 - 13:20 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

13:20 NZDT

Is there Any-body out there?

Speakers

Domain Name Commission

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:20 - 13:25 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

13:25 NZDT

Loneliness & The Digital Divide

In June 2020 The Helen Clark Foundation and WSP released Alone Together: The risks of loneliness in Aotearoa New Zealand following Covid-19 and how public policy can help. The report outlined the health and wellbeing risks posed by loneliness, described those most likely to be negatively impacted, sketched the impact of the Level 4 lockdown, and recommended six key policy planks to enable social connection to thrive:

Make sure people have enough money
Close the digital divide
Help communities do their magic
Create friendly streets and neighbourhoods
Prioritise those already lonely
Invest in frontline mental health.

This short video talk will focus on point 2 - the relationship between loneliness and digital inclusion. It will argue that a suitable device with an affordable internet connection should be considered a baseline for social inclusion, and outline key policy recommendations to enable this.

Read the report here, or here (accessible version).

Speakers

Holly Walker

Deputy Director and WSP Fellow, The Helen Clark Foundation

Holly is the Deputy Director and WSP Fellow at the Helen Clark Foundation, an independent public policy think tank founded in 2019. She spent the Level 4 lockdown researching the risks of loneliness in Aotearoa during Covid-19 and how good public policy can create the conditions for... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:25 - 13:30 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 1: Learning Corner

Zoom

Facilitators

Vanisa Dhiru

Community Manager, InternetNZ

Anna I Wu

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 1: Learning Corner

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/14c9WWBeviCGrM2xB0HbNg_acQDHP5l7fv2iu6LZNdp4/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01CF43GX08

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 2: Social Licence

Zoom

Tools like automated facial recognition, digital contact tracing in a pandemic, and data-sharing across agencies can be really useful but also really creepy. How do we feel about our government using these new technologies? And are we having the conversations we need to figure that out?

You may have heard the term ‘social licence.’ This is the idea that successful policy and technology choices depend on a level of trust and buy-in from affected communities, which means taking steps to establish and build that trust.

But what does this look like in practice? How should the government earn your trust, and what do they need to do to keep it? Are things like the Algorithm Charter from StatsNZ the right approach?

Come to this room to talk about what New Zealanders want to see from the government around privacy, trust, the use of data, and more.

Session 1 Tue
We'll start with trying to define social licence, and what it means to you. Who uses it, why, and for what means? Are we all talking about the same thing, or are there better terms we could use?

Session 2 Tue
What are the mechanisms and approaches for influencing social licence? Where have you seen it be effective? What lessons can we learn from social licence in the non-tech realm that could be applied in tech?

Session 3 Wed
Let's put social licence to the test in the context of COVID-19 digital contact tracing apps: why would you use it or not? What information might change your mind?

Session 4
What principles might we recommend that governments have in mind when building social licence? How do governments decide if they should continue or stop doing things?

Facilitators

Anna Brown

Associate Professor, Toi Āria — Design for Public Good, Massey University

Andrew Chen

Research Fellow, University of Auckland

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 2: Social Licence

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q56J__uC1AxQ4rWHqig8W9MTMjsUtuOGcIAjViF3M80/edit

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 3: Misinformation

Zoom

Facilitators

Ellen Strickland

Chief Advisor, International, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 3: Misinformation

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvt08nvCz5LYYLFETwLDW9lJYQq9UhsQvRPs6vJvu1w/edit

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 4: Platforms & People

Zoom

It’s easy to forget how diverse the Internet can be when just a few companies dominate the things we do online. When people talk about Internet issues in 2020, they are probably talking about a few popular social media platforms (each filled with screenshots of the others).

This room will explore the role of these big global services in the broader context of the Internet in 2020. Which services are we talking about, and why are they central to discussion of Internet issues in 2020?

There will be space to cover background questions, like why are these services so popular? How are they different from each other? Who do they serve? There will also be room for big-picture questions about the issues, like do these services have special responsibilities? If so, what are they? Are we stuck with the current services forever, or can we see alternatives?

The crowdsourced plan

Session 2: Monetization, data mining, is it true that "if you can't see the pricetag, you are the thing being sold?" And if you take yourself "off the market" what happens to the massive platforms

Session 3: Control on platforms. Hate speech, radicalization, war crimes and body policing -- platforms as law/morality

Session 4: What might a people-centred platform look like?

OTHER IDEAS we might discuss

What should/could we expect from platforms?
The effects of platform consolidation (FB owns the universe and Google picks up the rest)
Are platforms too big?
What about regulation? Should governments regulate tech platforms, and if so how? What would be the impact?
A lot of these platforms come from one or two places -- is there space for a NuZeelund.co.nz platform?
And whatever you want to talk about

Many platforms report to shareholders -- are platforms public spaces and slash or corporate profit tools (public sphere anyone?)
Rise of misinformation and shared knowledge
What about content moderation? How should this evolve? How do we balance free speech with security?
Platforms as a space of information (aggregations, misinfo, echo chamber, fresh perspectives) and a space of connection
How will the COVID-19 pandemic and other global stresses change tech giants? And whatever you want to talk about

Hey whatever happened to net neutrality?
Big fish and big ponds - where are the guppies?
Have they got so big they have changed social spaces forever?
What are people to platforms? Users, fodder, consumers or what’s being sold?
The power of people on platforms, or the power of people for platforms?
And whatever you want to talk about

Speakers

Erika Pearson

Assoc. Head of School, CJM Wellington, Massey University Wellington

Facilitators

Kim Connolly-Stone

Policy Director, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 4: Platforms & People

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PjWuj1e6xieWpTUlJABHXfWohAiPM6WAfTUuHYfhnE/edit

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 5: JEDI

Zoom

“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
~Dr. Lilla Watson, Indigenous Australian (Murri) visual artist, activist and academic

Inclusion - what does it mean, what does it mean to you, what does it mean to the company that you work for? Or the people you hang out with? We want to use this breakout space to discuss what we like to call the JEDI skills - using the Force to learn about Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. How they are all intertwined, and how there are many types of oppression - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, body size, age, caregiver status, neurodiversity, disability status, and more - We can discuss how they show up in our day-to-day lives and what it means to be an ally.

Session 1
We’ll start by introducing the concepts of JEDI and how it fits in an Aotearoa context. Defining the journey to allyship.

Session 2
Explore deeper the different types of oppression and how they intersect. We will do an online privilege exercise and discuss the concepts that surface as a result.

Session 3
Why is there a lack of diversity in the tech industry? We’ve all observed the blame on small hiring pools and a lack of properly skilled members from underrepresented groups. This is referred to as “the pipeline problem.” In this session we will dive into the pipeline and its leaks, ways we can take responsibility, and explore actions we can take to be a part of the solution.

Session 4 Wed
Look at the next steps in an allyship journey and some day-to-day actions that all of us can take away. This breakout will be run in a Lean Coffee style: we will, as a rōpu (group), add to a virtual whiteboard (http://bit.ly/nethui20-inclusion) and vote on the topics we want to talk about collectively.

Facilitators

Vivian Chandra (She/Her)

Education Team Leader, Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust

Lisa Conti

Intermediate Developer, Flick Electric

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 5: JEDI

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/13sTWhcVUfioaljT9XA5KGsmceOPUuDaA46vl5hIKKhE/edit

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 6: Te Ao Māori

Zoom

Facilitators

Rāhera Peri

MEA NZ

Hana Tapiata

Te Ara Waihiko Project Manager, Ariki Creative

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 6: Te Ao Māori

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WIdwzDBg6hq6zz5uyvlCjZP8W9Z6KzYrkkjh4xZ0caA/edit

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 7: Encryption (Wed only)

Zoom

The Five Eyes governments, including New Zealand, have signed on to a joint policy statement on encryption. They say strong encryption is vital for security online — but also that the need to enforce laws means governments must be able to access information sent through encrypted online services. We’ll be talking about this, asking what does it mean? Is it even possible? What would this look like, and what can interested people do about it?

Facilitators

Nicola Brown

Senior Policy Advisor, InternetNZ

Kia ora! I'm part of the NetHui team and you can talk to me about pretty much anything you have questions about regarding NetHui, or Internet stuff!

James Ting-Edwards

Issues Advisor, InternetNZ

Kia Ora Koutou! I'm James, and I'm part of the team at InternetNZ. I'm on the policy team, where we do write and talk about the big Internet issues, to help people understand what's at stake, and help make progress towards an Internet for All and an Internet for Good in New Zealand... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 7

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ra9X-yQ6uNruvB-ikXNCrx_ExELMLn_d5RPai-vCEI/edit?usp=sharing
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01CBHXMA8N

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 8: Silver Linings

Zoom

The Internet is not all doom and gloom. It’s also a vehicle for people to learn, connect, discover, and, of course, share pictures of cute animals.
In 2020, when many of us have seen more and more of our lives take place online, let’s spend some time thinking about how we can amplify the good. From wholesome gardening forums to aquarium penguins on adventures to reconnecting with distant cultures and families, come here to talk about things that spark joy.

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 8: Silver Linings

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1o37bhvYQBNz1Kriq0xyTG0IK48Qo-VHwXZ5tshrB7MU/edit

13:30 NZDT

Breakout 9: Barcamp

Zoom

Facilitators

Malcolm Nabbs

Wednesday October 14, 2020 13:30 - 14:15 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 9: Barcamp

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/128CSEoZCJViQNXuQXOVBTzTGMEVMkzsJhviht1An8js/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BJGEML3G

14:15 NZDT

Afternoon tea

Wednesday October 14, 2020 14:15 - 14:35 NZDT

Break

14:15 NZDT

InternetNZ Members Meetup

Zoom

Grab a brew and come along to the InternetNZ virtual member meetup. If you just want to hang out, meet other members and join a short discussion about what's been happening at NetHui, everyone's welcome! If you're not a member of InternetNZ but are interested in becoming one, come along to learn more from one of our friendly InternetNZ staff members.

Zoom link: https://internetnz.zoom.us/j/96032317241?pwd=TDFGZGFvRytYK3M1aWRuRGdOUkVmdz09

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Facilitators

Sam Marsh

Community Advisor, InternetNZ

Sam is a Community Advisor for InternetNZ. He has previous engagement experience in private and public sectors, even working for the Queen out of Buckingham Palace. Although he is no royal, he is the self proclaimed king of anything geeky.

Wednesday October 14, 2020 14:15 - 14:35 NZDT
Coffee Cart (Zoom)

Social

14:15 NZDT

Pets (and Plants) of NetHui

What's a virtual event without a comically-timed dog bark or cat stroll in front of the camera? Bring your furry friends (or not furry, we love all pets!) to say hello. Feel free to bring a houseplant if you don't have a pet, or just come along to meet some cute animals.

Zoom link: https://internetnz.zoom.us/j/94682284219?pwd=bUVoZnVmbGdnaXBCcUJmSitpVmhJUT09

Facilitators

Jess Ducey

Programme Design, Internet NZ

I'm a freelancer who designs the NetHui programme, among other things in the nebulous intersection of events, communications, tech, engagement, and fundraising (want to hire me? Get in touch!). I also work at The Common Unity Project Aotearoa, and sit on the boards of Wellington Rape... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 14:15 - 14:35 NZDT
Hallway (Zoom)

Social

Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01AAU5JUP4

14:35 NZDT

Parents’ awareness of their children’s experiences of online risks and harm

Neil will be sharing insights from the new Netsafe research exploring parents’ awareness of their children’s experiences of online risks and harm.
Contact Neil directly for access to the final report at neilm@netsafe.org.nz

Speakers

Neil Melhuish

Director of Research and Policy, Neil Melhuish

Neil leads the development of Netsafe’s public policy and research programme. Before joining Netsafe Neil worked in the education sector, first as a practitioner in the UK and NZ and then at Ministry of Education where he led a national programme developing teachers’ digital capabilities... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2020 14:35 - 14:40 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

14:40 NZDT

Panel: Who Run the World?

This panel will inspire you. It will challenge you to be better. It will bring together the voices of some of Aotearoa’s rising wāhine who are harnessing the power of the Internet in a way that makes us feel like singing a Beyoncé song.

Join us to learn what good the Internet might do out in the wild. Panellists Aleisha Amohia, Molly Ravenswood, and Sophie Handford will discuss youth, social justice, tech, and the sisterhood.

Speakers

Sophie Handford

Founder, SS4C NZ

Kia ora e te whānau. Ko Sophie Handford toku ingoa. I live in the beautiful seaside village of Paekākāriki and am 19 years of age.I founded School Strike 4 Climate NZ last year and am now a Kāpiti Coast District Councillor, holding the climate and youth portfolios.I'm keen to... Read More →

Molly Ravenswood

Student

Hey! My name is Molly Ravenswood and I am a student at Aotea College who is running a fundraiser for Youthline by breaking the world record for the longest Calculus Class! I also ran workshops to bridge the digital divide between men and women in tech called "The Digital Collide... Read More →

Aleisha Amohia

Koha Developer, Catalyst IT

Koha Developer.Advocate for diversity and inclusion in all spaces, but especially tech.Wellington Branch Vice President of National Council of Women New Zealand.Past President of Victoria University of Wellington Women in Tech.

Moderators

Eteroa Lafaele

Software Enginner, Voluntarily

Of Samoan descent, 23-year-old Eteroa is a trailblazing Software Engineer from Wellington. Her work championing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is why she was named a 2019 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Award winner.

Wednesday October 14, 2020 14:40 - 15:20 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

15:20 NZDT

Voluntarily

Speakers

Eteroa Lafaele

Software Enginner, Voluntarily

Cecilia Lynch

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:20 - 15:21 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

15:21 NZDT

The Citizen's Handbook

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:21 - 15:25 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 1: Learning Corner

Zoom

Facilitators

Vanisa Dhiru

Community Manager, InternetNZ

Anna I Wu

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 1: Learning Corner

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/14c9WWBeviCGrM2xB0HbNg_acQDHP5l7fv2iu6LZNdp4/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=100774636787985445682
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01CF43GX08

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 2: Social Licence

Zoom

Facilitators

Anna Brown

Associate Professor, Toi Āria — Design for Public Good, Massey University

Andrew Chen

Research Fellow, University of Auckland

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 2: Social Licence

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q56J__uC1AxQ4rWHqig8W9MTMjsUtuOGcIAjViF3M80/edit

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 3: Misinformation

Zoom

Facilitators

Mandy Henk

CEO, Tohatoha Aotearoa Commons

I run Tohatoha, incorporated society with a vision for building a just and equitable digital world – for Aotearoa and the planet.

Ellen Strickland

Chief Advisor, International, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 3: Misinformation

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvt08nvCz5LYYLFETwLDW9lJYQq9UhsQvRPs6vJvu1w/edit

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 4: Platforms & People

Zoom

It’s easy to forget how diverse the Internet can be when just a few companies dominate the things we do online. When people talk about Internet issues in 2020, they are probably talking about a few popular social media platforms (each filled with screenshots of the others).

This room will explore the role of these big global services in the broader context of the Internet in 2020. Which services are we talking about, and why are they central to discussion of Internet issues in 2020?

There will be space to cover background questions, like why are these services so popular? How are they different from each other? Who do they serve? There will also be room for big-picture questions about the issues, like do these services have special responsibilities? If so, what are they? Are we stuck with the current services forever, or can we see alternatives?

The crowdsourced plan

Session 2: Monetization, data mining, is it true that "if you can't see the pricetag, you are the thing being sold?" And if you take yourself "off the market" what happens to the massive platforms

Session 3: Control on platforms. Hate speech, radicalization, war crimes and body policing -- platforms as law/morality

Session 4: What might a people-centred platform look like?

OTHER IDEAS we might discuss

What should/could we expect from platforms?
The effects of platform consolidation (FB owns the universe and Google picks up the rest)
Are platforms too big?
What about regulation? Should governments regulate tech platforms, and if so how? What would be the impact?
A lot of these platforms come from one or two places -- is there space for a NuZeelund.co.nz platform?
And whatever you want to talk about

Many platforms report to shareholders -- are platforms public spaces and slash or corporate profit tools (public sphere anyone?)
Rise of misinformation and shared knowledge
What about content moderation? How should this evolve? How do we balance free speech with security?
Platforms as a space of information (aggregations, misinfo, echo chamber, fresh perspectives) and a space of connection
How will the COVID-19 pandemic and other global stresses change tech giants? And whatever you want to talk about

Hey whatever happened to net neutrality?
Big fish and big ponds - where are the guppies?
Have they got so big they have changed social spaces forever?
What are people to platforms? Users, fodder, consumers or what’s being sold?
The power of people on platforms, or the power of people for platforms?
And whatever you want to talk about

Speakers

Erika Pearson

Assoc. Head of School, CJM Wellington, Massey University Wellington

Facilitators

Kim Connolly-Stone

Policy Director, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 4: Platforms & People

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PjWuj1e6xieWpTUlJABHXfWohAiPM6WAfTUuHYfhnE/edit

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 5: JEDI

Zoom

“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
~Dr. Lilla Watson, Indigenous Australian (Murri) visual artist, activist and academic

Inclusion - what does it mean, what does it mean to you, what does it mean to the company that you work for? Or the people you hang out with? We want to use this breakout space to discuss what we like to call the JEDI skills - using the Force to learn about Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. How they are all intertwined, and how there are many types of oppression - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, body size, age, caregiver status, neurodiversity, disability status, and more - We can discuss how they show up in our day-to-day lives and what it means to be an ally.

Session 1
We’ll start by introducing the concepts of JEDI and how it fits in an Aotearoa context. Defining the journey to allyship.

Session 2
Explore deeper the different types of oppression and how they intersect. We will do an online privilege exercise and discuss the concepts that surface as a result.

Session 3
Why is there a lack of diversity in the tech industry? We’ve all observed the blame on small hiring pools and a lack of properly skilled members from underrepresented groups. This is referred to as “the pipeline problem.” In this session we will dive into the pipeline and its leaks, ways we can take responsibility, and explore actions we can take to be a part of the solution.

Session 4 Wed
Look at the next steps in an allyship journey and some day-to-day actions that all of us can take away. This breakout will be run in a Lean Coffee style: we will, as a rōpu (group), add to a virtual whiteboard (http://bit.ly/nethui20-inclusion) and vote on the topics we want to talk about collectively.

Facilitators

Vivian Chandra (She/Her)

Education Team Leader, Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust

Lisa Conti

Intermediate Developer, Flick Electric

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 5: JEDI

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/13sTWhcVUfioaljT9XA5KGsmceOPUuDaA46vl5hIKKhE/edit

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 6: Te Ao Māori

Zoom

Facilitators

Rāhera Peri

MEA NZ

Hana Tapiata

Te Ara Waihiko Project Manager, Ariki Creative

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 6: Te Ao Māori

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WIdwzDBg6hq6zz5uyvlCjZP8W9Z6KzYrkkjh4xZ0caA/edit

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 7: Encryption (Wed only)

Zoom

Facilitators

Nicola Brown

Senior Policy Advisor, InternetNZ

Kia ora! I'm part of the NetHui team and you can talk to me about pretty much anything you have questions about regarding NetHui, or Internet stuff!

James Ting-Edwards

Issues Advisor, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 7

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ra9X-yQ6uNruvB-ikXNCrx_ExELMLn_d5RPai-vCEI/edit?usp=sharing
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01CBHXMA8N

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 8: Silver Linings

Zoom

The Internet is not all doom and gloom. It’s also a vehicle for people to learn, connect, discover, and, of course, share pictures of cute animals.
In 2020, when many of us have seen more and more of our lives take place online, let’s spend some time thinking about how we can amplify the good. From wholesome gardening forums to aquarium penguins on adventures to reconnecting with distant cultures and families, come here to talk about things that spark joy.

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 8: Silver Linings

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1o37bhvYQBNz1Kriq0xyTG0IK48Qo-VHwXZ5tshrB7MU/edit

15:25 NZDT

Breakout 9: Barcamp

Zoom

Facilitators

Malcolm Nabbs

Wednesday October 14, 2020 15:25 - 16:10 NZDT
Zoom Breakout 9: Barcamp

Breakout Discussion

Collaborative Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/128CSEoZCJViQNXuQXOVBTzTGMEVMkzsJhviht1An8js/edit
Slack Channel https://nethui.slack.com/archives/C01BJGEML3G

16:15 NZDT

What is Government doing about digital inclusion?

What is Government doing about digital inclusion? Paul James, Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) and the Digital Inclusion Programme team explain in this five-minute Nethui 2020 lightning talk.

Speakers

Government Digital Inclusion Team

Wednesday October 14, 2020 16:15 - 16:20 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Lightning Talk

16:20 NZDT

Panel: Digital Activism

This panel will focus on why we need to protect the best of the internet (e.g. oppressed and marginalised people building a platform/organising communities for change) while we regulate against the worst of the internet (online hate, disinformation), and how we can best do that.

Four veteran campaigners from different fields will share their insights. Moderated by Kathy Errington, Executive Director of the Helen Clark Foundation.

Speakers

Emilie Rākete

People Against Prisons Aotearoa, Co-founder

Emilie Rākete (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa) is a prisoner advocate from Tāmaki Makaurau and a grad student at the University of Auckland studying the political economy of prisons in Aotearoa. She is one of the founders of People Against Prisons Aotearoa.

Jonathan Mosen

CEO, Workbridge

Jonathan Mosen MNZM is CEO of Workbridge, the largest New Zealand-owned agency dedicated to the employment of disabled people. He has been totally blind from birth and is also hearing impaired.He has been a thought leader, broadcaster, podcaster, advocate, change agent, government... Read More →

Laura O'Connell Rapira

Director, ActionStation

Laura O'Connell Rapira (Te Ātiawa, Ngāruahine, Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Whakaue) is the Director of ActionStation. She serves on the boards of JustSpeak and The Workshop and is passionate about digital and community organising, effective collaboration, values-based storytelling... Read More →

Tamatha Paul

Pukehīnau Ward Councillor, Wellington City Council

Tamatha was first elected to Council in 2019, and is one of three Pukehīnau/Lambton Ward councillors for the 2019–22 triennium.Tamatha brings a strong youth voice to the Council table, having previously been the first wahine Māori President of the Victoria University of Wellington... Read More →

Moderators

Kathy Errington

Executive Director, Helen Clark Foundation

Wednesday October 14, 2020 16:20 - 17:10 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

17:10 NZDT

The Way Forward

Moderators

Andrew Cushen

Outreach & Engagement Director, InternetNZ

Wednesday October 14, 2020 17:10 - 17:20 NZDT
Plenary Livestream

Plenary / Panel

17:30 NZDT

Happy Hour

Zoom

Grab a drink or a snack and join us to toast the end of our first-ever virtual NetHui. We'll be able to create some breakout rooms in case you want to have reunions, sector-specific meetups, or similar.

Wednesday October 14, 2020 17:30 - 18:30 NZDT
Hallway (Zoom)

Social