Our top picks for the whole family at Techweek24
15 May 2024
Techweek isn't just for the adults. There's plenty of events for the whole family across the motu. From colouring competitions in Westport to the Grand Opening of MOTAT's Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre in Auckland, there's bound to be something for the whole family to enjoy.
Check out some of our top picks!
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GRAND OPENING of Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre at MOTAT
MOTAT, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
25 - 26 May Paid
Be one of the first to experience and explore Aotearoa’s newest science and technology space for families and children. Opens 25 May.
EPIC colouring competition
EPIC Westport, Te Tai Poutini West Coast
20 - 26 May, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Free
Bring your artwork to life during Techweek with EPIC Westport! Winners of our colouring in competition will get their artwork animated!
Crafting game worlds with Unreal Engine
The Backhouse, Whanganui
20 May, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Free
Learn about crafting game worlds with the Unreal Engine, the powerhouse behind Fortnite
Kāpiti Coast TechWeek: Show and Tell with JackBord
Paraparaumu Library, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
20 - 25 May Free
Show and tell with JackBord
Junior Coding Club
Byte - Digital Hub - Greymouth, Te Tai Poutini West Coast
20 May, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Paid
This course is a fun and interactive introduction to the basics of programming.
Rangatahi Healthy Tech Habits
The Backhouse, Whanganui
20 - 22 May Free
Rangatahi - unleash your Creativity & Tech Genius with Us!
Virtual Reality Driving Simulation
Murihiku Southland
21 May Free
Virtual Reality Driving Simulation - Join Underground Games and Great South ,with Support from the Southland Business Chamber and Coin South
Te Huarahi Robotics Showcase
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School Hall, Ōtautahi Christchurch
21 May, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Free
Come and be inspired by the next generation of creators and innovators!
Engineering in Action Day 2024
Wintec Rotokauri Campus, Waikato
22 May, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Free
EIA24 is an opportunity for keen Years 12 and 13 students to learn about careers in our vibrant Engineering Sector.
Powering Up Pacific Tech
South Auckland Creative and Tech Hub, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
22 May, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Free
The South Auckland Creative & Tech Hub (SACTH) - mobilising Maori & Pasifika community and youth into technology. Come check us out!
TechFest - Woven Cultures in Digitech - A Day for Tamariki
Tūranga, Ōtautahi Christchurch
22 May, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Free
A fun, inspiring day for tamariki aged 8-11.
Minecraft @ Whanganui District Library
Davis Library, Whanganui District Library, Whanganui
22 May, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Free
Kids - enjoy Minecraft at Whanganui District Library
Fun Robotics Challenge for Adult & Child
STEAM-ED, Bay of Plenty
22 May, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Koha
Build a robot with your child! We give you a task, you create a robot using our VEX IQ equipment.
Library Online @ Gonville Library
Gonville Library, Whanganui
23 May, 10:45 AM - 11:45 PM Free
Get free access to books, movies, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and courses through our library apps at Whanganui District Library.
Kiwibots Robotics Demonstration
Puke Ariki, Taranaki
23 May, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Free
Kiwibots Robotics Showcase at Puke Ariki Library
Calling all Tech Enthusiasts!
134 Rutherford Street, Whakatū Nelson
23 - 24 May Free
Calling all Tech Enthusiasts!
DYP and Fisher & Paykel Appliances Dunedin Tour
Ōtepoti Dunedin
23 May, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Free
Exclusive Tour - Limited Capacity
Experience VR @ EPIC Westport
Te Tai Poutini West Coast
24 May, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Free
Dive into the future with EPIC Westport! Experience VR demos at our drop-in sessions.
Robots in Cold Places
Ōtautahi Christchurch
26 May, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Paid
Discover the brave robots that help scientists in Antarctica!
Game Jam Manawatu
two36 Shared Space, Manawatū
25 May, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Free
Join us and create your own action-adventure game, where you will collect coins and defeat enemies!
Explore Gaming with Atuatanga VR
The Backhouse, Whanganui
25 May, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Koha
Don't miss the chance to explore this immersive Māori worldview VR experience and connect with local creators
ESports Showcase
Tūranga, Ōtautahi Christchurch
25 - 26 May Free
A showcase of digital competition in kura across Ōtautahi. Vex Robotics, eSports: Valorant, and eSports: Rocket League.
Igniting Innovation: Robot Supremacy
Myspace, Tauihu Marlborough
25 May Paid
Dive into combat robotics & celebrate Marlborough's young tech talent.
Indie Game Showcase 2024
GridAKL / John Lysaght, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
25 May, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Free
Indie Game Showcase is an all-ages event held at GridAKL, showcasing a mixture of established and up-and-coming local game developers.
Kids Conference
Shantytown Heritage Park, Te Tai Poutini West Coast
22 - 23 May, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Paid
The West Coast ICT Kids Conference gathers students from across the Coast for two days of fun learning with technology.
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