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IoT use cases dominate Techweek'18 Waikato
Internet of Things

IoT use cases dominate Techweek'18 Waikato

Waikato's Techweek'18 hailed a success, showcasing the region's technology talent and expertise. #Techweek #Waikato.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek '18
Blockchain

Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek '18

An increasing number of Kiwi tech designers are collaborating with businesses to produce a fast-growing segment of the industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Ideation Weekend inspires rangatahi and wahine Maori
Blockchain

Ideation Weekend inspires rangatahi and wahine Maori

The DIGMYIDEA Ideation Weekend was a two-and-a-half-day event designed to bring both aspiring Māori digital entrepreneurs and mentors together.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint
Startup Weekend

Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint

Teen start up weekend Mashup happened last weekend. This year's winners came up with an exciting, tech-based product to help dyslexic students.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Blockchain

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One

A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the first 5 days of events.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

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Submissions open for Techweek Aotearoa 2022
EduTech

Submissions open for Techweek Aotearoa 2022

Techweek Aotearoa 2022 submissions are now open for live and hybrid events promoting tech innovation and collaboration in New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up
Software-as-a-Service

Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up

From New Zealand's farming heartland to the mountains and to the cloud, Taupō's regional businesses are embracing technology from the ground up.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Investor says agritech is a cash cow that 'NZ can do better'
Agricultural Technology

Investor says agritech is a cash cow that 'NZ can do better'

Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
NZTech programme aims to encourage more young girls into tech
NZTech

NZTech programme aims to encourage more young girls into tech

NZTech's ShadowTech 2018 pairs girls with female mentors in the IT sector for a day to tackle the gender imbalance and inspire future tech careers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Tauranga's innovation on display at Techweek '18
Agricultural Technology

Tauranga's innovation on display at Techweek '18

Over 30 leaders from technology, scientific, agritech and social enterprise sectors will be speaking in a curated programme of 15 events.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Wellington businesses promote ICT opportunities to the region's teenage girls
EduTech

Wellington businesses promote ICT opportunities to the region's teenage girls

Next Monday, 35 Wellington companies will host 150 secondary school girls for a day, gaining first-hand experience of ICT.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Open days held to introduce coworking to the curious
Co-working

Open days held to introduce coworking to the curious

31 coworking spaces across New Zealand will open their doors for those keen to find out about coworking, and even experience coworking firsthand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next
NZTech

Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next

Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two
3D Printing

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two

A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the last 4 days of events.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Teckweek'17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth
Government

Teckweek'17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth

​Techweek'17, a nationwide event showcasing New Zealand-grown technology and innovation to the world, kicked off today amidst much fanfare.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 6th May 2017
Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow
Disruption

Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow

Techweek 17, the biggest festival of tech events in New Zealand, begins tomorrow, featuring 258 events across 27 towns. #Techweek17.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops
OMGTech

You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops

Teachers across New Zealand are being invited to attend hands-on workshops to prepare for next year's digital technology curriculum changes.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
You're Invited: Emerging tech and indigenous art and design
3D Printing

You're Invited: Emerging tech and indigenous art and design

Techweek 17: Media Design School offers New Zealanders a free chance to explore the integration of emerging tech in indigenous art and design.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017