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We’re joining forces with Te Hapori Matihiko for a special end-of-year gathering. Whether you’ve been a regular at our Marlborough Tech Meetups or are new to the kaupapa, this event is for you. Looking forward to seeing you there! Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa.  #MarlboroughTech

🛳️ Lost at Sea? Time to Rethink NZ’s Shipping Resilience What would happen if global shipping stopped tomorrow? NZ’s heavy reliance on road transport (93%!) and an aging ferry fleet could leave us in a tight spot. For those in logistics and supply chain management, this isn’t just a “what if”—it’s a real challenge. Industries across Aotearoa, including Marlborough’s aquaculture, forestry, and wine sectors, depend on reliable shipping to move goods. Any disruption could send ripples through the entire supply chain. How do we create a transport system that’s prepared for anything? What’s your take on building resilience through better ferries, local biofuels, or even more rail? 🔗 Check out the full article from Adapt Research Ltd here: https://lnkd.in/gk5Q__vN #SupplyChain #Logistics #NZShipping #Resilience #Marlborough #Innovation #Exporting #Importing

🚨 Opportunity Alert! 🚨 The NDF (National Digital Forum)) is on the hunt for innovative ideas for their 2025 conference: PAORANGI \ IMPACT. Got a project that's: • Connecting communities through tech? 🤝 • Safeguarding our taonga 🏺 • Making culture accessible for all 🌈 • Using data to tell powerful stories? 🎬 How has your mahi impacted your organisation or community? What challenges did you face? What surprised you along the way? Whether you’re a tech whiz or cultural kaitiaki, this is your chance to take the stage at the National Digital Forum 2025 in Pōneke Wellington, Haratua May 5-7. Sounds interesting? Get the nitty gritty: https://lnkd.in/gASTHhTf Pro tip: Don’t wait till the last minute like those old uni assignments—get your submission in by Sunday, 17 November 2024! #NDF25 #DigitalTaonga #TechForCulture #AotearoaInnovates #DigitalTransformation Kerry Topp Simon Walker Nikki-leigh Wilson-beazley Te Tuanui Paki Mihi-Rose Tipene Simon Lambert Julian Phillips Eruera Tarena Hori Te Ariki Mataki Te Hapori Matihiko Vincent Egan

👀 Spotted: A hot new hobby that’s packing a punch – literally. Robot fighting is taking the scene by storm, and who’s at the centre of the action? Our friends at Robot Rampage of course! 🦾💥 We’ve had some great experiences working with Jack Barker and Nick Mabey. If you’re looking for something unique and action-packed, we highly recommend getting in touch with them. Whether you're after a unique team-building activity or just want to experience some intense robot combat, Robot Rampage delivers. Curious? Of course you are! The Spinoff has all the juicy details in their article https://lnkd.in/gDcSMbpN #RobotRampage #RobotFighting #TechInnovation #Battlebots #STEM #TechWithATwist #CommunityOfCreators #BattleBotsNZ

Ready to get Rusty? 🚀 Join us for the Marlborough Tech Meet Up: Rust Revelation on Friday, 27 September! 🔧 What's the buzz? We're diving deep into Rust, the programming language that's taking the tech world by storm. Think of it as the Iron Man suit of code – sleek, powerful, and incredibly safe! 🎤 Our Rust expert, Rob Ward, will be sharing insights on why this crab-themed language is becoming a developer favorite. 🆓 The best part? It's completely FREE! Plus, our friends at MapHQ are sponsoring the drinks. (Because learning is thirsty work, right?) Whether you're a seasoned coder or just tech-curious, this is your chance to: • Level up your skills • Make cool connections • Potentially fall in love with a programming language (we won't judge!) Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Rust revolution. Bring your questions and let's geek out together! 🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gkQiFAhp #RustProgramming #TechMeetup #Marlborough #MarlboroughTech #CodingCommunity #TechTalks Innovate Marlborough Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Trust Marlborough

Check out these mean-as scholarships from Tapuwae Roa: https://lnkd.in/gYi2PxaT 🌊 Tonganui Scholarship: Calling all ocean lovers and kaitiaki of Tangaroa! Three $10,000 grants are up for grabs, aimed at boosting Māori professionals who are keeping tikanga Māori, mātauranga tuku iho, and Te Ao Māori alive and thriving in the oceans sector. #wavy 🌱 Pou Herenga Tangata Award: For all our rangatahi Māori with leadership aspirations! This annual fund is dishing out five $5,000 awards to help nurture our future leaders. That's a total of $25,000 invested in the next generation of changemakers! These pūtea aren't just about securing a bag - they're about empowering our people to make waves (sometimes literally!) in their fields. Whether you're passionate about the moana or ready to step up as a leader, there's an opportunity here for you. So, whānau, let's spread the word faster than a kōrero at a hāngī! Share this pānui with any Māori superstars you know who could benefit from these awesome grants. Our ancestors navigated the Pacific using the stars ✨ - now it's time for us to navigate the future! 🚤 Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui! #MarlboroughTech #Grants #MāoriExcellence #InvestInOurFuture #TikangaMāori #RangatahiLeaders #Matauranga

🚀 Attention, Guardians of the Galaxy (aka parents, teachers, and cool aunts/uncles)! 🌟 Remember when "coding" meant deciphering your teen's text messages? Well, hold onto your hoverboards, because the EMPOWER Festival is here to launch our young innovators into the stratosphere of tech and creativity! 🎉 🔗 Grab those tickets faster than you can say "Haere mai!": https://lnkd.in/gsnfAUxp This isn't your average "How do I turn on my computer?" workshop. EMPOWER Festival is a high-energy playground for young minds aged 13-24, where: 🧠 Curiosity collides with cutting-edge tech 🤝 Friendships form faster than you can say "Wi-Fi password?" 💡 Ideas spark brighter than a thousand smartphone flashlights So, why should you care? Because in a world where AI is writing essays and robots are flipping burgers, we're helping shape the innovators who'll build the future. (And maybe finally explain to you how to use that new smart thermostat 😉) Whether your tamariki are coding wizards or curious newbies, EMPOWER Festival is their chance to level up their pūkenga (skills) and expand their network. Who knows? They might just meet their future business partner or stumble upon the next big thing in tech! While we're not the masterminds behind this year's tech-tacular event, our very own Zoe Gray helped plant the seed for the original Empower back in 2022. Think of us as the proud aunties who can't stop bragging about their genius niece at the whānau BBQ. 😉 So, what are you waiting for? An engraved invitation from the Taniwha of Technology? 🐉 Click that link, secure their spot, and get ready to see your rangatahi EMPOWERed! Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui! (Be strong, be brave, be steadfast!) #EMPOWERFestival #FutureTechTitans #TechRevolution #AotearoaInnovation #NgāRangatiraMōĀpōpō #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #TeachThemYoung

Exciting news for NZ students! 🎓 Want to be at the forefront of green tech innovation? Marlborough-based CarbonScape is offering an incredible internship opportunity for summer 2024-25! This award-winning company is pioneering biographite technology, revolutionising battery storage. It's your chance to work with a true Kiwi innovator making waves in renewable energy. Four positions available. Don't miss out on this unique experience in beautiful Marlborough! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gw3cnEVy #NZTech #InternshipOpportunity #GreenInnovation #Marlborough #MarlboroughTech

Awesome day at #futureofwork with Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough and Marlborough schools. I could talk future careers and pathways into Tech and Innovation all day, everyday. A few things really stood out today: - Our rangatahi are so open to the world of possibility and change. Gone are the days where you pick a career path and stick to it. They want to know what types of skills and knowledge will open doors 🤩 - The future of AI is of real concern to them. How do they get involved in the conversations and development so that they have more knowledge and input into the world it creates??!! - There are some seriously smart, innovative and entrepreneurial rangatahi out there. Lone wolves who are working on the most amazing projects. Can't wait to get the tech hub up and running so we can support them and their ambitions #marlborough #careers #techcareers #innovational

Join us at AgriTech New Zealand's upcoming webinar Horizon Europe: Dive into the $90 billion funding opportunity. This is a unique chance to learn about the EU's largest-ever funding program for research and innovation, now open for applications from New Zealand. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 29th May 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 🌐 Event Type: Online Webinar 💲 Cost: Free for both members and non-members Hear from experts including AgriTechNZ’s Kylie Horomia, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Cecile de Klein, and Joanna Costello from Lincoln Agritech Limited, as they discuss New Zealand's role and potential in this transformative initiative. Don’t miss out on the insights about current collaborations and opportunities for future engagement. Even if you can't make it, register to receive a recording post-webinar. 👉 Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/82Kc50Rugxx #AgriTechNZ #NZTech #PoweredByPlace #HorizonEurope