Tag: 2018-07

TMR Wananga: Data from a Maori Worldview – Hamilton – 9 July 2018

What

Te Mana Raraunga Wananga: Data from a Maori Worldview

Nga mihi o te wa ki a koutou katoa.

Te Mana Raraunga is holding a hui to wananga how we should be dealing with data from a Maori worldview. What concepts, values, tikanga and kawa should be informing the way we deal with data use, data ethics, data governance, and data protection. There are a number of data initiatives underway, some led by government, some led by iwi, some led by other organistions that are making use of Maori data and we need to develop ways to ensure culturally safe and appropriate approaches to data sharing and data linkage.

Te Mana Raraunga –  the Māori Data Sovereignty Network

When and Where


The Buttery, Bryant Hall,
University of Waikato, 110 Knighton Rd, Hamilton 3216

How Much

Not mentioned. Please contact organisers, Te Mana Raraunga.

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TMR Wananga: Data from a Maori Worldview

Te Mana Raraunga –  the Māori Data Sovereignty Network.

Python Pandas Demo – Hamilton – 9 July 2018

What

Gary Buczma will demo Python Pandas to unlock and exploit the potential of unstructured data and open data, as a Data science tool.

Hamilton Python Meetup is a group for professional developers and users of the Python programming language in New Zealand to expand our network of people, opportunities and ideas.

We have monthly meetings with presentations – if you’re interested, please join the group and check out our website for further information.

When and Where

MS4.G.02
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Map

7pm – 9pm
Monday July 7 2018

How Much

Free

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Meeting Page
Hamilton Python Meetup

Rail X Model Railway Show – Palmerston North – 7,8 July 2018

What

Model train show. About 19 layouts from Manawatu, Wanganui, Wellington and Wairarapa based on prototype railways from Britain, Continental Europe, US and NZ. Trade stands selling model railway equipment.

Model Engineers train rides outside.

When and Where

10am – 4pm
Saturday 7 July 2018
Sunday 8 July 2018

Barber Hall,
Waldegrave Street,
Palmerston North

How Much

Adult: $10.00
Child (4-14): $2.00
Family (2 adults, up to 4 children): $20.00
Two-day Adult Pass: $15.00
Door Sales Only

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Eventfinda Page

 

Transforming public transport with Auckland’s new network – Auckland – 18 July 2018

What

Auckland has made enormous strides in public transport in the last two decades. Since its foundation in 2010, Auckland Transport has achieved major public transport transformation.

Some highlights include: integrated ticketing and fares, electric trains, making real time information more real, much improved public transport interchanges and more reliable public transport services. But the workhorse of the public transport system is the humble city bus, carrying over 70% of all public transport trips. Even with City Rail Link and Light Rail, the bus will still be the dominant public transport mode into the future.

For City Rail Link and light rail to do their thing, they need a great bus network to support and feed them. This is where the new network comes in, as a first-principles review of the entire bus system that had been only incrementally changed since the late 1970s. This is being implemented in stages, with delivery to be complete in September this year.

Anthony Cross, the Manager Network Development under the new Auckland public transport brand AT Metro, has been the architect, champion and spearhead of the new network. Anthony will share Auckland’s journey from public transport backwater, to a bus system redesign widely regarded internationally as being best in class.

This Street Talks event is brought to you by the Auckland Design Office at Auckland Council and MRCagney Ltd.

When and Where

5:30 – 8pm
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Doors open 5:30pm with light refreshments and networking in the atrium area adjacent to the Whare Wānanga. The event itself kicks off at 6pm

Central City Library
44-46 Lorne St
Auckland

How Much

Free

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Event on Library Website

The Starlight Cinema Taupo Hobby Expo – Taupo – 14,15 July 2018

What

The Expo, organised by the Taupo Model Railway Club, features model railways from around the North Island, and also gives local model makers, craft and hobby groups an opportunity to display their skills to the wider community.

Refreshments are available, as well as free activities for the youngsters, making the Hobby Expo the perfect venue for a family outing.

Part of the Taupo Winter Festival, 11-15 July 2018

When and Where

Taupo Events Centre,
26 AC Baths Avenue,
Taupo

How Much

Children: $5.00
Adults: $10.00
Family: $20.00
Door Sales Only

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Eventfinda Page
Taupo Winter Festival

 

EdTechNZ Wellington Connect – Wellington – 25 July 2018

What

The future of education is now!
Future trends and how technology is shaping the way we train and educate.

At this event:

  • participate in the panel discussion, “The Future of Education is Now”, with business and educational leaders from the Wellington region. The panel will discuss future trends and how technology is shaping the way we train and educate
  • learn more about upcoming activities and have your say in shaping EdTechNZ
  • get the opportunity to tour Te Papa’s Hīnātore Learning Lab.
  • catch-up with industry peers.

When and Where

Wednesday, 25 July 2018
from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

How Much

Free

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Registration and info.

Special thanks to Te Papa Tongarewa for hosting this event.

Organiser: Education Technology Association of New Zealand (EdTechNZ) (Facebook and twitter @EdTech_NZ).

Christchurch Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting – Christchurch – 4 July 2018

What

Monthly meeting is where radio enthusiasts get together to share ideas and meet with fellow hams.

Amateur Radio offers something for everybody, talking to the world or your mate down the road, even helping in an emergency. Using any communications means available this includes radio, satellite, smart phones and computers, all from the comfort of your home, your car, or walking the dog via a handheld radio.

We offer advanced radio training where you get a world recognised qualification (An Amateur radio licence). Once you have this you can become a part of our Amateur Radio Emergency Communications team. This will have you out on a jetboat, or in a prime spot for rally car action. You may even help save a life working with the Police Search And Rescue teams in the communications area.

If this sounds like you come along and meet us.

When and Where

5 Idris Rd
Fendalton
Christchurch 8052

7:30pm – Midnight
July 4 2018

How Much

Free

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Christchurch Amateur Radio Club Webpage

Canterbury Tech Cluster meeting: With Vivienne Ming – Christchurch – 3 July 2018

What

Our monthly Canterbury Tech Cluster events provide a great opportunity to network and listen to speakers present on a wide range of topics.

Feature Speaker: Dr. Vivienne Ming, Theoretical Neuroscientist Co-Founder, Socos Founder

Named one of 10 Women to Watch in Tech in 2013 by Inc. Magazine, Vivienne Ming is a theoretical neuroscientist, technologist and entrepreneur. She co-founded Socos, where machine learning and cognitive neuroscience combine to maximize students’ life outcomes.

Schedule:

5.30pm Networking, drinks and nibbles
6.00pm Canterbury Tech (David Carter), industry news & quick pitches (15 minutes)
6.15pm Joanna Norris (10 minutes)
6.25pm Dr. Vivienne Ming (20 minutes)
6.45pm Two Stream Presentations
Stream A ~ Phil Garing (30 minutes)
Stream B ~ Sarah Trevethick & Mary Martin (30 minutes)
7.15pm Networking and drinks until 7.45pm

When and Where

Ara – Engineering and Architectural Studies building
Corner Moorhouse St & Madras St
Christchurch, 8041

5:30pm – 7:45pm
Tuesday, 3 July 2018

How Much

Canterbury Tech members – Free
Students – Free
Non Members – $25

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Event webpage
Canterbury Tech Website

Young Photographers Workshop – Auckland Zoo – 11,18 July 2018

What

A fun and educational school holiday activity for the budding young photographer.

Kids (10 – 14 years) will learn to take photos of animals, nature, and people – plus how to use the creative scene modes on their camera.

Run by a photography tutor as well as an experienced Zoo guide who can share stories about the animals and take the kids to meet one of our special animals up close.

What they’ll learn: Your camera functions, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth of field,  white balance, how to use flash, image size and quality, and picture composition.

  1. Participants: Ages 10-14 years. No prior knowledge or experience needed.
  2. Group size: Maximum of 10 students.

When and Where

11 and 18 July 2018

How Much

$95 per person. Book more than one child and save 1​0%

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Course webpage

 

Better Rules Hack – Tauranga – 28 + 29 July 2018

What

A weekend hackathon with the aim of exploring the ideas and practice of making legislation into machine consumable ‘digital rules’ that can be reused and integrated across domains for the benefit of businesses, individuals and communities. The aim is to understand the feasibility of providing government hosted machine consumable legislation as part of Government as a Platform. We want to understand how well aligned existing standards, languages, and toolsets are for across domain integration, and what the options are for how machine consumable legislation can be presented as authoritative open data. We also want to understand the value of machine consumable legislation to community and industry.

Hackathon participants will be required to build a working demonstrator that benefits their sector or community using digital rules from more than one source, for example, legislation from multiple agencies, or trade agreements, or any other form of rules from more than one source. Teams will need to show the value of digital rules, how they made the digital rules consumable by everyone, and share their lessons learnt.

As background, see the recent work from the Service Innovation Lab on Better Rules for Government.

When and Where

Saturday 28th June and Sunday 29th July, 2018

Basement @ Basestation, 148 Durham St, Tauranga 3112.

How Much

Free.  Register here. Don’t worry if you haven’t registered (although it helps them plan catering), you are welcome to turn up on Saturday. They do ask in the spirit of team effort that you commit to the weekend if you’re joining a team challenge.

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Tauranga event is jointly run with Venture Centre.
More information in this legalhackers page or registration page.
Legal Hackers on twitter