Good Response to Dunedin's Digital Strategy But More Wanted

The consultation process to review the draft Dunedin Digital Strategy is going well.

A public meeting last week was well received and there has been strong support for the draft strategy with both formal submissions and online surveys being completed.

The Digital Strategy is a plan to provide for the digital communication needs of businesses, residents and visitors across all areas - commerce, information, education, healthcare and community services. The strategy takes a lead from central government’s digital vision, which recognises the need to balance higher connection speeds with the availability of services, greater confidence and enhanced capability on the part of users.

The strategy is both an exciting opportunity for the city, and an urgently needed plan to provide Dunedin with essential contemporary infrastructure.

Cr Cull commented “There are only a few days remaining before the consultation process closes on Friday 16 July. I encourage everyone to have a say on the draft strategy”.

To participate or learn more about the strategy, go to: www.dunedin.govt.nz/digitalstrategy.