Founders Networking Event

The Watering Hole @ The Backhouse 28 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand

Are you active in Whanganui's entrepreneurial community, or an established start-up founder? Have you developed a business and are looking for a group of like minded people to connect with? Come along to The Backhouse's 'Watering Hole' and join us for a few drinks and refreshments.

Free

Start-Up Information Session

The Watering Hole @ The Backhouse 28 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand

Our free Business Start-Up Information Sessions provide a perfect point to begin your business journey, whether you are looking to turn an idea into a successful business or are wanting to grow your start-up or new business. Hosted bi-monthly by The Backhouse, these 60-minute sessions are designed to provide you with information, resources, next steps […]

Free

Te Manu Atatū Monthly Breakfast Hui

Parnells Cafe 349 Victoria Ave, Whanganui, New Zealand

Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Network breakfast hui are held on the last Wednesday of each month. It is an opportunity to; Network with businesses/organisations; Meet like minded people; Share your story; and Get insights into other opportunities across our network. We work on a BYO (buy your own) breakfast system. Upon arrival place and […]

Whanganui Techweek23

The Backhouse 28 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand

We have a wide variety of activities planned for Whanganui and Region across TechWeek23 with something for everyone. Starting with and e-sport competition on the Saturday, and continuing with activities across the Library's, a Rangatahi / Youth Tech Challenge, an Open Day at the International Commercial Pilot Academy, Lunch Workshops with Speakers, Māori Women in […]

Library Online: Introduction to Digital Services at Whanganui Library

Alexander Library - Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru 1 Pukenamu Drive, Whanganui, New Zealand

In this introductory session, you will learn how to get free access to Whanganui District Library's online services, all accessible through a computer, tablet or smartphone. The follow-up sessions will cover each of these apps in more detail: Tuesday 16 May: ePukapuka and Libby: Enjoy eBooks, audiobooks and magazines, fiction and non-fiction online Wednesday 17 […]

Postponed Tech Battle: Rangatahi Youth Tech Workshop & Programme

The Nikaū @ The Backhouse 28 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand

Get ready to unleash your creativity and design skills in our exciting Tech Battle of the Future Leaders: Rangatahi Youth Tech Workshop & Programme! If you are in years 11, 12 or 13 or between the ages of 15 to 18, this is your chance to showcase your talent and create an innovative Figma Design […]

Free

Tech and the Creative Sector

The Watering Hole @ The Backhouse 28 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand

Jennifer Taylor Moore, Curator of Collections at the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui, will share about how the Gallery has used digital technology to extend the reach of the Gallery’s extensive collection and the patillo Whanganui Arts Review; how digital technology was employed during unexpected events that disrupted business-as-usual; and discuss ways the […]

Free

Open Day – International Commercial Pilot Academy

NZICPA 25 Airport Road, Whanganui, New Zealand

Step into the world of aviation with our immersive flight simulator experience! Get a behind-the-scenes look at our state-of-the-art facility and learn how we train future pilots to excel in their careers. But that's not all - we're proud to share how we're reducing our environmental impact by using flight simulators to lower emissions. As […]

Tech Disruption Across Business

The Watering Hole @ The Backhouse 28 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand

Stephen Lee is working within the entrepreneurial space and across businesses in Whanganui supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilisation, understanding, and supporting make transformative change. "Whanganui businesses run the risk of being left behind at best, or decimated at worst, if they don’t come to grips with the opportunities and threats presented by AI. At my […]

Free

Wāhine Māori in Tech

The Watering Hole @ The Backhouse 28 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand

📣 Calling all Wāhine Māori in Tech 📣 Are you Wahine Māori and working in the Tech Industry or interested in taking on the tech world, then this event is for you! Wāhine Māori are increasingly entering the field of technology and making significant contributions to the industry.  Wāhine Māori bring a unique perspective and […]

Free