Regions
Techweek is a nationwide festival offering the chance to celebrate and accelerate the groundbreaking technology, design and innovation that is happening all over the country. Find out more about the regions running local Techweek programmes.
Te Tai Tokerau Northland
The mighty Te Tai Tokerau is New Zealand’s northernmost region that harnesses entrepreneur creativity and inspires innovation. Northland embraces tech in our well established agricultural, horticultural, forestry, and marine sectors.
Waikato
The Waikato region is one of the most productive in New Zealand. Its prime location and diverse economy are a springboard for innovation and growth.
Bay of Plenty
The home of agritech start-ups welcomes the idea that “never in human history has the present been so temporary”. So the more people that we can empower with innovative design thinking tools and solving real problems in our local community the better.
Rotorua
Rotorua’s central North Island location is a strategic advantage as population growth and economic development continue in and around our region.
Taupō
Taupo is the Central North Island hub for innovation and growth. Our population is increasing rapidly as the Taupō District is proving a popular choice for those looking to exit 'big city living' and seek an improved work/life balance.
Tairāwhiti Gisborne
Tairāwhiti enables innovation across the tech ecosystem with a Tirohanga Māori approach.
Taranaki
Taranaki is a thriving region ready to power up innovation and support our emerging tech and start-up communities.
Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay is home to some of New Zealand’s most exciting and fast growing technology businesses.
Whanganui
With a population big enough to support ground-breaking ambitions and small enough for authentic connections, Whanganui is a vibrant, friendly and connected city.
Manawatū
Manawatū plays a pivotal role in shaping New Zealand's technological and innovative landscape, with the agritech sector elevating the region to global recognition.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Wellington is known for its success in arts and screen and for being a progressive capital with a global outlook. The creative heart of our city has more recently evolved to become a capital of innovation, home to world-leading startups.
Tauihu Marlborough
More than just wine! Marlborough, NZ is a rising tech star. Agritech, viticulture & aquaculture drive innovation and a strong economy.
Whakatū Nelson
We’re the only New Zealand region that grows hops for large-scale commercial and export use.
Te Tai Poutini West Coast
Nestled between mountains and sea, New Zealand’s West Coast is well-known for its wild environment and resilient residents.
Ōtautahi Christchurch
Home to a humming innovation eco-system and gaining a reputation as a tech centre, Ōtautahi Christchurch has a world-class healthtech hub, a booming aerospace industry, specialisation in food, fibre and agritech and a hi-tech sector that are all competing
Muaūpoko Central Otago
We're a collection of townships and rural communities scattered throughout some amazing landscapes.
Timaru
Timaru’s central South Island location, laid back lifestyle and affordable housing makes it a pleasant home for locals who enjoy the small commute to the district’s services and wider region’s attractions.
Queenstown
Nestled amidst New Zealand's spectacular alpine landscapes, Queenstown offers more than just a getaway.