Month: May 2018

Astrobiology Australasia Meeting – Rotorua – 25-26 June 2018

What

The third Astrobiology Australasia Meeting (AAM), a joint meeting of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network and the Australian Centre for Astrobiology (at UNSW Sydney, Australia).

This meeting will be held on 25-29 June 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand. It will be preceded by a one-day astrobiology teachers workshop on the 24th of June, and followed by associated field trips through the hot springs of the Rotorua area on the 26-27 June.

Conference themes and sessions:

  • The Origin and Evolution of Life
  • Life beyond Earth & its detection
  • Future of life

When and Where


Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Tutanekai St
Rotorua

Teachers Astrobiology Workshop:  Sunday 24 June 2018
Astrobiology Australasia Meeting:  25-26 June 2018
AAM2018 Field Trip Taupo Volcanic Zone: 27-29 June 2018

How Much

Teachers Astrobiology Workshop:  $120 + GST
Field Trip: $217 + GST
Main conference Professionals: $528 + GST
Main conference students: $320 + GST

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Conference Web page

JuniorDev Meetup: What tf is Terraform?- Auckland – 12 June 2018

What

This month, we bring a technical talk!

Alix Klingenberg from Auror will be talking about infrastructure as code, using Terraform.

When and Where
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
6pm to 8pm

Grid AKL
101 Pakenham Street West
Auckland CBD Wynyard Quarter · Auckland

How Much

Free

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Event Link
JuniorDev Auckland Meetup
JuniorDev NZ on twitter

 

New Zealand Bird Conference – Waitangi – 2-4 June 2018

What

 

The 2018 New Zealand Bird Conference and the 79th Annual General Meeting of Birds New Zealand will be held in Paihia Northland during 2-4th June 2018 (Queens Birthday Weekend). We look forward to welcoming you to the sunny Far North for what should be a fantastic weekend of birds and birding.

The conference will comprise two days of scientific papers and workshops,with field trips to local birding highlights on the third day. The AGM will be held on Saturday afternoon.

The conference again aims to continue the fine work of previous conferences in making this the premier New Zealand event for the communication of new research findings on New Zealand birds while providing opportunity for discussion, networking and workshops for bird researchers and birders in New Zealand.

The format of the conference will be similar to the most recent conferences, with the first two days largely being devoted to scientific presentations. A variety of workshops are planned for the Sunday morning.

As in previous years we look forward having a number of local speakers sharing some of the latest research knowledge with you. Alongside this we look forward to bringing together researchers and Society Members from across the country to share their knowledge and findings to make for a dynamic and informative event.

When and Where

 

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Tau Henare Drive
PO Box 150
PaihiaSaturday 1 June – All day Conference
Sunday 2 June – All day Conferce
Monday 3 June – Field trips

How Much

Member late registration      $ 165.00
Non-member registration       $ 195.00
Daily registration member     $ 90
Daily Registration non-member $ 140
Dinners                       $ ~50
Field trips                   $ ~50

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Conference webpage

 

PechaKucha Night Christchurch Vol.35: Celebrating 10 Years! – Christchurch – 1 June 2018

What

PechaKucha Night Christchurch is turning 10! We are excited to celebrate our 10th birthday at this special event. There will be live music by The Response, T-shirt spot prizes and of course your favourite collection of quick-fire talks by 10 speakers.

Speaker Lineup:

Vanessa Coxhead // Architectural Graduate and co-founder of PechaKucha Night Christchurch // Turn me around and take me back to the start…
Chris Flack // Type Geek // What Font to Use When Firing Someone
Kaila Colbin // Human // On The Phenomenon of Bullsh*t Jobs
Reuben Woods // Art Historian // Painting the Town: Reflections on Christchurch’s Relationship with Urban Art…
Cécile Tait // Traveller and Long Term PechaKucha Fan // Visiting Another Planet

T-shirt Giveaway + Beer Break

Jessica Halliday // Kaiwhakahaere – Director // Hope, Dreams and Absurdity
Kit Hindin // Coach, Facilitator, Designer // Gender, Sexuality and Labels
Caleb Ward // Vodafone Solutions Specialist // Learn, Create, Repeat: CHCHin1
Amy Marr // Christchurch Art Gallery Visitor Programmes Coordinator// Answering Nature’s Call
Richard Hayman // Architect // on Guided by Kaitiakitanga?

When and Where

7pm – 10pm, Friday 1 June 2018
The Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch

How Much

$25

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Event page
PechaKucha Night Christchurch

Auckland Measurecamp – Auckland – 16 June 2018

What

MeasureCamp is an open, free-to-attend unconference, different to any other web analytics conference held around the world.

MeasureCamp is an unconference, the schedule is created on the day and speakers are fellow attendees. Everyone is encouraged to discuss and participate in sessions, even to lead sessions themselves. You focus on what YOU find most interesting and useful.

When and Where

Saturday 16 June 2018
10am – 5pm – Main conference
5pm onwards – Afterparty

TVNZ Television Centre
100 Victoria Street West
Central Auckland

How Much

Free

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Rotary Book Sale 2018 – Invercargill – 25 to 28 May 2018

What

The Rotary Club of Invercargill annual book sale raises funds that are distributed to selected charitable organisations throughout Southland

With over 30,000 books to choose from – this is a great opportunity to purchase good quality pre-owned books at affordable prices.

There is a vast range of subjects from fiction to technical and sciences, arts and crafts, travel and children and teens books and much more.

There are also DVDs, games, CDs and jigsaws.

When and Where

Civic Theatre – Invercargill,
88 Tay Street, Invercargill,
New Zealand 9810

Dates and hours
8am to 6pm on Friday, 25 May 2018.
9am to 5pm on Saturday, 26 May.
9am to 2pm on Sunday, 27 May.

How Much

Free. Pay for the books you wish to buy.

More

Facebook event or Invercargill City Council
Plenty to choose from at rotary club’s annual book sale. The Southland Times on May 21 2018.

Gibbons Lectures: Can we be friends with robots? – Auckland – 24 May 2018

What

Social robots are now being made to assist us in our daily lives in our homes and workplaces. These robots typically look humanoid, and are designed to display signs of attention, cognition and emotion. This lecture will discuss research on how people feel about living with such robots, and the benefits and harm robots may bring.

The talk will draw on a series of New Zealand studies examining how people respond to robots in their own homes and in healthcare settings for long periods. People’s attribution of mind to robots and their feelings of companionship with robots will be a particular focus.

Elizabeth Broadbent is an Associate Professor of Health Psychology in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She initially gained an honours degree in electrical and electronic engineering in order to pursue her desire to make personal robots.

After becoming interested in the psychological aspects of illness and in psychoneuroimmunology, she obtained her MSc and PhD in health psychology. She now combines her health psychology and robotics interests to study healthcare robotics.

Elizabeth is a vice-chair of the multi-disciplinary CARES robotics group at the University of Auckland. In 2010, Elizabeth was a visiting academic at the School of Psychology at Harvard University and in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, USA.

In 2017, she obtained a Fulbright award to return to Boston to conduct further research on companion robots. She is an associate editor of the journal IEEE Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction, and Director of the Masters of Health Psychology programme at the University of Auckland.

When and Where

6:30pm  on 24 May 2018

University of Auckland,
Owen G Glenn Building,
Room OGGB 3/260-092,
Level 0,
12 Grafton Road,
Auckland

Drinks and nibbles will be served from 6pm at 260.088 Level 0 Foyer, Owen G Glenn Building. Lecture commences at 6.30pm.

How Much

Free – all welcome

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Gibbons Lectures: Can we be friends with robots?

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Gibbons Memorial Lecture Series

 

Tech Talk Taupo – Taupo – 23 May 2018

What

Join us at this official NZ Tech Week event here in Taupo.

We have invited eight guest speakers who will be presenting in ‘Pecha Kucha’ style on topics all related to technology.

From robots to electric vehicles, digitization to future thinking – this will be an evening of inspiration and aspiration.

This free event is suitable for all ages… we encourage parents to bring their teens… or come after work with your colleagues.

Topics include:
– Is it time to join the electric vehicle revolution?
– How to start and succeed in a global market from Taupo
– Artifical intelligence – the robots are coming
– How technology is changing the film industry
– Will technology solve the future problems of the world?

Where and When

5pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday 23 May 2018
Presentations will start at 5:30pm.

Great Lake Centre,
5 Story Place,
Taupo

How much

Free

A complimentary beverage is provided on arrival, then a cash bar will operate.

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Weta Workshop’s Artist Speaker Series – Wellington – 31 May 2018 (+ more)

What

Bewitched by the artistry of special effects? Immerse yourself in the Weta Workshop Artist Speaker Series!

Each month, enjoy an exclusive presentation from the artists and technicians of Weta Workshop’s many creative divisions.

From swordsmiths to costume creators, concept designers to master make-up technicians and many more, gain never-before-seen insight into their unique artistry and creative process!

Highlights:
– Meet Weta Workshop artists and technicians: Learn about their challenges and triumphs and hear their first-hand behind-the-scenes stories
– Exclusive presentation includes behind-the-scenes photos, displays, personal work, and more
– Q&A session with the artist
– Artist signings

Thursday 31st May:
Jason & Kim Docherty, Senior Prosthetics Artists
Learn how ordinary human beings are transformed into creatures, cyborgs and superhumans with Weta Workshop’s senior prosthetics technicians.

Coming up:
– 28th June: David Tremont, Senior Model Maker
– 26th July: Flo Foxworthy, Costume Technician

When and Where

Thursday 31 May 2018 (other dates above)
6pm – 7:30pm
Weta Workshop, 127 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington

How Much

$75 per evening

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Wordcamp Wellington – Wellington – 23-24 June 2018

What

Join us for a conference that focuses on everything WordPress, with a healthy Aotearoa New Zealand twist.

Over two days on 23-24 June 2018 you’ll get a chance to hear a mix of inspirational, entertaining and useful talks from speakers from around Aotearoa and the world. It’s also a great opportunity to meet your local community.

WordCamps are informal, community-organized events held world-wide that are put together by WordPress users like you. Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas, and get to know each other.
When and Where

23-24 June 2018

BizDojo Wellington
3 Market Lane
Wellington

How Much

$50

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