Dunedin Model Train Show 2018 – Dunedin – 12-13 May 2018

What

The Dunedin Model Train Show this year is being held at our new venue, the Taieri Bowling Club at 12 Wickliffe Street, Mosgiel for a day’s entertainment where there will be a number of layouts on display filling the venue.

Entry fees are below, unless the child is so small we can’t see them over the entry table!

There will be more LEGO this year, and a double Thomas the Tank Engine layouts that children of all ages can play/operate.

The show also has a number of traders with model railway items for sale that you have the opportunity to purchase, along with raffle tickets.

Where and When

Taieri Bowling Club, 12 Wickliffe Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin, Otago
Sat 12 May 9:30am – 4:30pm
Sun 13 May 9:30am – 4:00pm

How Much

Adults $8
Children under 14: $1
Family – Two Adults and up to three children: $15.00

 

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Wāhine in Tech Wellington – Wellington – 15 May 2018

What

First meeting for Wāhine in Tech (WIT) Wellington. The goal of this meeting is to get to know each other and gather ideas and topics for future events and activities for 2018. The outcomes we wish to create a culture of success for women in the tech industry.

This is event is to support humans, who identify as women, female, girl or non-binary. Men are also welcome, but we are focused on women and non-binary folk. Please familiarise yourself with our code of conduct

When and Where

Rabid Tech HQ
2/50 The Terrace, Wellington

5:30 – 6:00 – Arrive and mingle over drinks and nibbles*
6:00 – 7:00 – meeting
7:00 – 7:30 – Post chat tidy up and go on with our lives 🙂
*Drinks and Nibbles as well as hosting the event is provided by Rabid Technologies. (http://rabid.co.nz)

How Much

Free. Please RSVP as spaces are limited. Join Wāhine in Tech (WIT) Wellington meetup.

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https://www.meetup.com/Wahine-in-Tech-Wellington/events/250510052/

The Magnificent Mahuki Tech Tour of Te Papa – Wellington – 19-27 May

What

Exclusively for Techweek, Te Papa and Mahuki are opening the doors to explore the digital technology, past, present and future in the museum. The Mahuki team will be taking groups of 15 people through front-of-house and back-of-house in the museum looking at all things tech in Te Papa!

Talk tech-turkey with graduates from Te Papa’s Innovation Hub, Mahuki, and interact with their ground-breaking exhibition technology. You will be exploring the Museum through a tech lens, seeing our oldest, newest and up-and-coming digital interactives. Our Mahuki team will talk through their favourite exhibition technology and the ideas behind their conception. You will also be seeing the Innovation Hub in back-of-house Te Papa.

When and Where

19 May 2018 – 26 May 2018
10:30am or 2:30pm
Te Papa, 55 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington

How Much

$16.35

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Women in Gaming Meetup – Auckland – 19 May 2018

What

Attack On Geek proudly presents the inaugural women in tech and gaming meetup – let’s form the start of a positive local community!

There is little doubt that women are under-represented in the technology and gaming industry. Attack On Geek, an Auckland based pop-culture, gaming and entertainment brand is committed to challenging the misconceptions surrounding female tech enthusiasts and gamers, as well as building a positive and supportive community for local women in the industry.

This inaugural meetup will be the first, in hopefully a series of Attack On Geek meetups to allow local women in the industry to come together, share their thoughts and ideas, build friendships and support one another.

Tickets are free, and limited to 10 (we have a table booked). You will be responsible to pay for anything you want to eat and drink though!

When and Where

Sat 19 May 7 — 9pm
Johnny Bars American Restaurant,
142 Halsey St, Auckland, New Zealand

How Much

Tickets are free, and limited to 10 (we have a table booked). You will be responsible to pay for anything you want to eat and drink though!

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Hack Tairāwhiti – Gisborne – 19-20 May 2018

What

Hack Tairāwhiti is a 48 hour Hackathon on the 18th – 20th of May 2018 as part of Techweek 2018. The event brings together New Zealand exporters and the country’s top tech talent together in Gisborne to unlock the region’s potential to support entrepreneurs across New Zealand.

Connecting whanau to the tech venture ecosystem plays a vital role in improving Māori prosperity, which is why Hack Tairāwhiti is so important.

Hack Tairāwhiti is being led by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) in conjunction with Te Tira Toi Whakangao (T3W), together with support from Datacom, global Māori tech companies and Māori sector investors.

Where and When

19 May 2018 – 9am – 4pm
20 May 2018 – 9am – 4pm

How Much

Free

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Techweek page for this event

NZ Institute of Surveyors Conference – Nelson – 17-19th May

What

The Surveying and Spatial profession aspires to build a better world for future generations. We are ambitious and experiencing profound and diverse changes in data capture and utilisation, and this is what we do. Showcasing projects and connecting members with the skills they need is what this conference is about.

Ambitious – We look at the big environmental picture and strive to make the world a better place while applying best practice.

Diverse – Our strength is in skills covering many sectors, crossing boundaries from traditional to cutting edge spatial aspects of technology advancement.

Connected – Deeply connected through spatial information, grounded through measurement of land and ownership by people.

Where and When

17-19th May 2018
Rutherford Hotel – 27 Nile St W, Nelson, 701

How Much

$845
$150
$995
Day registration available

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Microsoft DigiGirlz 2018 – Auckland – 19 May 2018

What

Microsoft is partnering with AUT to host DigiGirlz. It is an one day event aimed to inspire the next generation of girls to be part of our tech future. We have hands on robotics workshops with OMGTech!, HoloLens experiences and a range of speakers to showcase that technology spans a variety of careers beyond coding and engineering.

DigiGirlz is designed for female students aged 13 – 17 years to:

Get inspired by women and men who made a difference in their fields; Get excited by the jobs of tomorrow related to STEM.

DigiGirlz aims to target this issue by providing hands-on activities to get girls excited about the tech industry. This event will shine a spotlight on careers that involve tech but relate to areas our students are passionate about. Furthermore, the event is about creating a platform for girls to find role models in women who are succeeding in the tech industry, from within Microsoft and from external speakers and panelists. DigiGirlz is an opportunity to make these role models more accessible and their stories more well known. Girls will have the opportunity to converse with them and be inspired by their journeys

Registration closes 4th May 2018

When and Where

Saturday 19 May 2018
9am – 3pm
AUT City Campus, 55 Wellesley St E, Auckland

How Much

Free

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Space & Science Festival – Carterton – 5 May (plus others)

What

Space & Science Festival, is a mix of spectacular science displays, science talks and hands-on classroom activities – all created by a group of volunteer parents, teachers, scientists, engineers and technologists. Our focus is on making science accessible, and providing fun experiences that encourage young minds and nurture their interest in a wide range of STEM activities.

When and Where

Greytown: 5 May 12pm – 4pm
Carterton: 5 May 6pm – 8pm
Onslow: 19 May 6pm -10pm
Onslow: 26 May  12pm -4pm

How Much

$10 Entry

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The Space and Science Festival Website

 

 

The Digital Workplace Conference – Auckland – 1-2 May 2018

What

This is the 10th year for The Digital Workplace Conference (previously the SharePoint Conference) in New Zealand. We continue to grow and develop the services we offer, supported always by our innovative sponsors and professional international and local speakers

When and Where

1-2 May 2018
Cordis Hotel (was the Langham), Symonds Street, Auckland

How much

Two Days: $1050 +GST
One Day: $550 + GST

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Website

 

 

Rocket Lab Update – Gisbourne – 22 May 2018

What

Learn more about Rocket Lab and what it’s like to remove the barriers to commercial space by providing frequent launch opportunities to low Earth orbit from our small corner of the World.

When and Where

Tue 22 May 5:30 — 8pm
Waikanae Surf Club, 285 Grey Street, Gisborne, New Zealand

How much

Free

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