What
Returning by popular demand, Pop Kultcha will have tables of both new and pre-loved goodies, toys, action figures, comics and more!
Expect more of the same and a bit of the new as we prepare ourselves for pop culture goodness.
When and Where
10am – 3pm
Saturday 7 June 2018
Ellerslie War Memorial Hall
138 Main Highway
Ellerslie, Auckland
How Much
$5 entry
Children under 5 free
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What
Weta Workshop is opening its doors once again, to give kids a chance to make movie magic! From sketching to sculpting, our hands-on workshops will excite and delight! Suitable for ages 6 – 12 years. Spots are strictly limited and fill up fast, book now!
CARTOONING AROUND: MONDAY 16 JULY
Your budding filmmakers can dream up their own comic book character, develop a storyboard, and draw the cartoon with help from a Weta Workshop artist.
SCULPTING SUPERHEROES: TUESDAY 17 JULY
The adventure continues, or starts anew, as kids bring a comic book character to life with plasticine!
BATTLE OF THE BLOOD MAKERS: THURSDAY 19 JULY
Learn how to make unique Weta Chainmaille as seen in The Chronicles of Narnia and The Hobbit. Then get your hands dirty learning to make fake blood!
COSTUME CHALLENGE: FRIDAY 20 JULY
Create a fantastical costume and prop, using only recyclable materials! Working in a team of 3 or 4, you’ll design and craft an incredible costume with the guidance of your friendly Weta Workshop crew.
Each workshop is limited to just 20 children per session to allow for the best care and learning opportunities for your child. Spots are strictly limited and fill up fast.
When and Where
Monday 16 – Friday 20 July 2018
Morning session: 9.00am – 12.00pm (6–9yrs)
Afternoon session: 1.30pm – 4.30pm (10–12yrs)
Weta Workshop
127 Park Rd
Miramar
Wellington
How Much
$50 per session
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What
The New Zealand International Science Festival is here with over 230 events, 24 venues and over 20 national and international guests heading to Dunedin to celebrate all things science
“We’re extremely excited to be bringing some of the world’s top experts in a range of fields to Dunedin to take part in this year’s Festival,” says New Zealand International Science Festival Director Dan Hendra. “We’ll be offering Festival goers a diverse, fun-fuelled, inspiring lineup of events – from hands-on workshops for kids and families to talks and seminars aimed at sharing the very latest from the world of science. This is your opportunity to ‘go beyond’, build knowledge and have a whole lot of fun.”
When and Where
6-15 July 2018
Various venues around Dunedin
How Much
Various. Many events are free
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What
‘The Life and Times of Supervolcanoes’ with 2017 Rutherford Medal recipient Professor Colin Wilson heads to 22 locations from Invercargill to Kaitaia from the end of July to early September. This nationwide tour is proudly presented by Royal Society Te Apārangi in partnership with GNS Science, EQC and Victoria University of Wellington.
There is no denying that as New Zealand sits astride the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates our land is subject to tremendous natural forces. We may commonly experience this as a gentle but sometimes a severe shuddering of earthquakes. Yet with Aotearoa dotted with cones and calderas, Kiwis should also keep in mind that the Taupō Eruption was actually the world’s most violent volcanic eruption in the last 5000 years!
Colin Wilson has gathered many accolades for studying volcanoes, and in particular, those giant examples known as supervolcanoes. He likens his work to that of a crime scene investigator, where he travels the world piecing together the dual puzzle of why such cataclysmic explosions occur and why they are joined by much smaller eruptions. He aims to forecast volcanic phenomena with enough warning so that communities can respond. But although Colin is digging deep in the Earth’s crust to find the triggering mechanisms, volcanic systems are not letting their secrets go easily…
When and Where
22 Towns and cities throughout New Zealand starting with Invercargill on July 22nd though to Wellington on September 12.
How Much
Free
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Webpage with links to each Lecture
What
The Festival is an action-packed weekend of inspiring speakers, future-focused panels, workshops, entertainment and more.
It’s been called NZ’s most inspiring event, has grown year-on-year and attracted more than 1,300 delegates in 2017.
This year the 2018 Festival returns to Wellington. Imagine – Mayor’s, Ministers, CEO’s, creatives, entrepreneurs, future leaders from across the nation – and you. Be challenged. Be inspired. Build your network. Build your ideas and skills. The future is ours to create!
When and Where
Fri 27 Jul 2018, 4pm – 9pm
Sat 28 Jul 2018, 8am – 6pm
Sun 29 Jul 2018, 8am- 5pm
TSB Bank Arena,
Queens Wharf,
Wellington
How Much
Early Bird:
Student – $195+GST
Professional – $295 + GST
Regular:
Student: $245 + GST
Early Bird: $395 + GST
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What
ITx is a collaboration of twelve tech-focused conferences and bodies and focuses on innovation, technology and education.
ITx brings IT professionals, decision-makers, leaders and academics together under one roof. This is a conference like no other: where industry, academia and government come together to network, learn and engage.
There are also MasterClass Workshops on Tuesday the 10th of July.
When and Where
TSB Bank Arena and Shed 6 Complex
4 Queens Wharf, Wellington
Main Conferences:
9am – 6pm
Wednesday 11 July – Friday 13th July 2018
It Awards Gala Dinner
6pm – late
Thursday 12 July
ITx MasterClass Workshops:
1pm – 5pm
Thursday 10 July 2018
How Much
Earlybird Pricing:
Member 3 Days: $895
Non-Member 3 days: $1095
ITx MasterClass Workshops: ~$600 (not included in 3 day price)
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