Who we are
Less Jargon. More people
400+
Clients... a trusted business partner
10k+
Projects delivered
20+
Years of industry experience
22
Dedicated tech professionals
Computer Culture started because two people were fed up with how IT was being done in Canterbury. Nearly twenty years on, that’s still the whole point. Back in 2007, Kevin and Craig saw the same gap everywhere they looked in the local IT market: too much jargon, not enough people-focus. Clients were being sold technology they didn’t understand by people who never asked how their business actually worked. With backgrounds spanning both IT and hospitality — an unusual mix that turned out to matter — they built Computer Culture to be the opposite: approachable, transparent, and relentlessly customer-first. That’s not a tagline we retrofitted. It’s the reason the company exists.
01 People first. Always
We act like your business depends on us, because it does. Many of our clients have been with us since day one.
02 Your business goals come first
We start by understanding where you’re heading, then align your IT to support it — rather than selling you what’s easy to package up.
03 Proactive, not reactive
We find and fix issues before you’ve noticed them. The best IT support is the kind you rarely need to call.
04 No jargon. Ever
Every person in your team gets a seamless IT experience, however techie or non-techie they are.
01
People first. Always
We act like your business depends on us, because it does. Many of our clients have been with us since day one.
02
Your business goals come first
We start by understanding where you’re heading, then align your IT to support it — rather than selling you what’s easy to package up.
03
Proactive, not reactive
We find and fix issues before you’ve noticed them. The best IT support is the kind you rarely need to call.
04
No jargon. Ever
Every person in your team gets a seamless IT experience, however techie or non-techie they are.
Backed by the best in the business
Our history
In 20+ years we’ve seen a few things...
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In 2007 we became fed up with how IT was being done
Craig and Kevin found Computer Culture in Christchurch, built on a simple idea — IT without the jargon.
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Budgets on the chopping block in 2008
Guiding clients through the global financial crisis, when IT budgets were on the chopping block.
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Quakes and pandemics
The Canterbury earthquakes. Getting local businesses back online when their premises no longer existed. Then Covid-19. Moving hundreds of Canterbury staff to remote work, fast, without compromising security.
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Today we are stronger than ever
A 24-strong team with 150+ years of combined experience, supporting 400+ clients across Canterbury and New Zealand.
Capabilities
- Endpoint protection / antivirus (antimalware software on all devices)
- Email/anti-spam and phishing protection
- Security awareness training for staff
- Incident response planning
- Vulnerability assessments / penetration testing
- Data encryption
- Firewall management
- Compliance and risk assessments
Our Team
The people making it work
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Director
Craig Harrington
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Director
Kevin Riddle
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Commercial Manager
Stephanie McDade
Our team brings years of experience across a range of industries, combining strategic thinking with visionary leadership and a proven track record of results. Their deep understanding of market dynamics and strategic foresight guide the team to achieve the best results for your business.
“We know our data
is safe and secure with
Computer Culture”
