Locations
15+
with sessions
Rangatahi
1000+
through our sessions
Regions
3
in Greater Wellington
We work directly with rangatahi.
We work across central Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua. We focus on providing free/affordable sessions and support to rangatahi aged 18 and under.
Sessions
We run free after-school sessions at a variety of schools and community centres across school years 5-13 providing spaces where rangatahi can explore technology with the support of our staff and volunteers.
School Sessions
We work closely with various schools to run outreach sessions during school time to provide greater opportunities for rangatahi.
Workshops
In collaboration with industry specialists and our other partners, we run one off workshops on a variety of topics from VEX Robotics to 3D Printing.
Support for kura and kaiako
We work with kura and kaiako to support their mahi with resources and workshops.
Sessions
Wellington
Te Tūhunga Rau Community Centre
Introduction to programming using Python.
- When: Every Tuesday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
- Age Range: School years 5 - 8
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Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library
Introduction to programming using Scratch.
- When: Every Tuesday from 3:30pm to 5:15pm
- Age Range: School years 5 - 8
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Te Whare Pukapuka o Te Māhanga - Karori Library
Introduction to programming using Python.
- When: Every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
- Age Range: School years 5 - 8
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Johnsonville Library Makerspace
Introduction to programming using Scratch.
- When: Every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
- Age Range: School years 5 - 8
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Newtown Primary School
Intorduction to programming exploring game design
- When: Every Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
- Age Range: School years 5 - 8
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Ruakawa Community Centre
Introduction to programming using Scratch.
- When: Every Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
- Age Range: School years 5 - 8
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South Wellington Intermediate School
Introduction to programming using Python.
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Porirua
Ūpane
Session to explore all areas of technology, work on projects and explore. This term there is a focus on Cybersecurity/Ethical Hacking.
- When: Every Monday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
- Age Range: School years 7 - 10
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Porirua College
Exploring robotics, microelectronics and programming
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
We support and deliver content to akonga from years 5 to 13 in the Wellington, Lower & Upper Hutt regions. We are wanting to expand into Porirua this year.
How are we funded?
As a charitable trust we rely on sponsorships and donations from companies and the community; this allows us to run all of our sessions for free. If you or your company are interested in supporting us, we would love to talk to you.
How do I help out?
We are looking for people with an interest in technology and working with rangatahi from current University students to industry professionals.
How do I get involved as a learner?
If we are not already running sessions at your school, feel free to come to one of our after-school sessions at a nearby school, or ask your kaiako (school) to get in touch with us.
What areas of Technology do we cover?
We cover many areas of technology with a focus on expanding what is covered in schools — this includes areas such as robotics, cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and more.
Who are we?
We are a group of volunteers, kaiako and industry professionals who all care about technology and want to support rangatahi.