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Hutt City Libraries computer classes proving a hit
EduTech

Hutt City Libraries computer classes proving a hit

Hutt City Council hails success of computing classes at Hutt City Libraries, with over 370 people attending in term 2.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Lower Hutt looks to bring global creative tech hub to NZ
EduTech

Lower Hutt looks to bring global creative tech hub to NZ

Lower Hutt could host NZ's pioneering TechShop, a haven for creative tech, pending a Hutt Council viability study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016
Free digital learning programme returns to the Hutt
eLearning

Free digital learning programme returns to the Hutt

Hutt City Council to offer free computer skills classes for residents with basic or no computer skills. Program starts 9 Feb.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies
Unified Communications

Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies

NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014

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Crowdfunding crucial to Tech Valley growth, researcher says
Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding crucial to Tech Valley growth, researcher says

A researcher from The Open Polytechnic released a statement saying that NZ's Technology Valley will need to depend on crowdfunding for future growth.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Hutt City Council website impressing
Cloud Services

Hutt City Council website impressing

Hutt City Council's website ranks first in Wellington and fifth overall by the ALGIM, a fantastic endorsement says Council Senior Web Advisor Sonja Cabrera.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Quest to make Hutt Valley tech leader continues with Curious Minds funding
Hutt City Council

Quest to make Hutt Valley tech leader continues with Curious Minds funding

Hutt Valley's success in the 2016 Unlocking Curious Minds Fund has further championed the region for being a tech leader, Chris Bishop says.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
Hutt City Council gears up for nine day innovation extravaganza
Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council gears up for nine day innovation extravaganza

Lower Hutt primes for a STEM-driven future with its 9-day STEMM Festival, spotlighting innovation and tech prowess.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Second annual Technology Valley Awards promises to be bigger and better than ever
Hutt City Council

Second annual Technology Valley Awards promises to be bigger and better than ever

The Technology Valley Awards return with high-tech sector celebration, aiming to elevate Hutt Valley innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
Lower Hutt home to NZ's first ever manufacturing startup hub
Manufacturing

Lower Hutt home to NZ's first ever manufacturing startup hub

Lightning Lab Manufacturing is the fifth Lightning Lab to run since its inception in 2013, and the first in New Zealand to centre around hardware.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015
Free coding workshop targets Kiwi high school students
EduTech

Free coding workshop targets Kiwi high school students

These school holidays a free web coding workshop will take place at Upper Hutt Central Library for students 14 to 18 years old.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015