Asbestos Be Gone!

Posted on 15 April 2018 by Kapiti SeniorNet Inc.

Asbestos
A terrible building material that, back in our day, no one told us about the dangers to our health. I can remember handling this material on many occasions and I guess many of you did the same – some of you probably at the time not knowing, like me, of its dangers.

Yes, The Learning Centre’s roof and gutters were made of this appalling material and while it was safe so long as it remained undisturbed, it’s always been one of those things in the back of the Committee’s mind.

A big shout out to the Kapiti Coast District Council for undertaking the removal of the asbestos from the building which we lease from them. Not an easy feat with not only the dangers to health but all the safety regulations that had to be met.

Mid-2017 we were advised that the roof and gutters would be replaced and we were able to negotiate with KCDC to have the work completed during the Christmas Break while no classes were being held at The Learning Centre. Work started the day of our Christmas Function!

First a high fence had to be erected around the building then scaffolding had to be put up – yes a few days have gone already (in our day we would have had it done in a day!). The inside ceiling had to be sealed so that no dust would penetrate during removal of the roof. Then came the removal crew dressed in fully protective clothing, hard hats, gloves…..the lot. Work proceeded very carefully with each sheet and piece of guttering removed, put on the ground and wrapped up so as not to transmit any dust. Not over yet, all the old batts in the ceiling space then had to be replaced as well because dust from the roofing sheets may have got into them. New batts were installed and a new long run iron roof fitted. New plastic guttering was installed and a little bit of repair work was carried out on the building front.

During this time special monitoring meters were inside the building and were checked by a third party before anyone was allowed to re-enter the building.

Once again thanks to the KCDC for a job well done. As a bonus, we have a lovely shiny new roof and brand new ceiling insulation. Let’s hope it helps keep us warmer this coming winter!

Bazza. (Facilities Coordinator)

It never ends

Posted on 14 April 2018 by Thor

Following on from the Facebook disclosures one does wonder whom else might be cashing in on knowing what your internet activities, and much else besides, are, and whether such data is being misused.

Who would gain worthwhile advantage from that knowledge or would, or could, on-sell the data to 3rd parties?

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87 Million Problems

Posted on 06 April 2018 by Thor

The latest admission from Facebook that up to 87million Facebook users may have had their information “improperly shared” with Cambridge Analytica is a sharp increase on the 50 million estimate that had previously been touted.

In Australia the Australian Privacy Commissioner has launched a formal investigation into the improper sharing of the data of Aussie Facebook users that could lead to a hefty fine and new regulations, if the Aussie commissioner decides it is just not cricket.

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Newsletter – March 2018

Posted on 13 March 2018 by Kapiti SeniorNet Inc.

The New Year

The Term 1 Classes and Workshops are underway. Our promotions at the Coastlands Day and at the two Open Days resulted in 20 new members joining and enrolling in our programmes. If you are considering that you need to improve your IT skills then look up our website SeniorNet Kapiti website for details on what’s available and contact Elaine 04 905 3744 to enrol.

New Phones

If you have just purchased a new smart phone and are having some problems then why not consider enrolling for the Smartphone and Tablets Basics Workshop or the one for iPad and iPhone.

New Courses and Workshops – What would you like us to do?

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