Hamilton Computer Club was/is in the same boat. Not sure if they're closing down though, the most recent meeting had 28 attendees so there may be life in it yet.

Certainly the club needs to change with the times and find a niche that isn't already catered for online.

2009/5/19 James Pluck <papabearnz@gmail.com>
Hi All.

I was reading through Stuff and came across this article about the
disbanding of the PCUG. �The article blames the rise of the internet for
the fall in membership numbers of user groups and computer clubs.
(between the lines) You no longer need to go to a club to find people to
help with issues or to swap stories, etc with. �This is now done in
various fora online.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/2422588/End-of-a-PC-era-in-Christchurch

Interesting reading methinks. �Any comments?

J
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