Who are we?
- Tauranga SeniorNet is a voluntary, non-profit club for adults over 40 years of age, where members help each other learn how to use modern technology such as computers, smartphones and tablets.
- Like any other Club we are managed by a committee, elected from among our members each year.
- As at April 2026, there are currently around 100 members in the club.
- There are 43 SeniorNet clubs in New Zealand.
- The Tauranga SeniorNet Club Incorporated is a registered charity and a member of the New Zealand Federation of SeniorNet Societies (www.seniornet.nz)
- For a further overview of Tauranga SeniorNet, click on this link: General Information.
Coaching Sessions and Workshops
We show seniors how to use:
- Computers with Windows 10 or 11
- Apple iPads
- Apple iPhones
- Apple MacBooks
- Chromebooks
- Android Smartphones
- Specific computer applications
Members should bring their own devices along, (laptops, tablets, phones) ensuring that they are fully charged.
- Coaching sessions and workshops are held on Tuesdays (afternoons only) and Thursdays (mornings and afternoons) at various times between 9am and 4pm.
- Sessions are conducted in 1-hour blocks.
- We have a coaching ratio of 1:1 – one coach for each student.
The coaches are volunteers, many of whom have learned computing at SeniorNet and enjoy assisting others to acquire basic technical skills. They are not professional tutors. - During sessions the coach will introduce and demonstrate new skills which the student will practise. Some printed notes may be provided.
- Workshops are designed for people to gather together and learn from each other. Although there is a Coach in charge, this is less about teaching and more an exploration of the topic in a way that will benefit all participants.
Where are we?
- Our Learning Centre is at Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue, Tauranga. See the Contact Us page for details and a map.
- For your convenience, our email address and phone number are at the very top of every page in this website.