List of hackathons in Auckland, New Zealand in 2018

Impact Challenge 2018 @ Massey Join us for a university-wide innovation hackathon to help solve Really Big Problems. The Impact Challenge 2018 is your opportunity to tackle some of the most significant problems facing us today, as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This challenge is open to the Massey University community, and organised by the ecentre -- the enterprise and innovation centre at Massey University, along with industry partner PROJECTR®. Make an impact by hacking solutions to global challenges Experiment with new technology Work with interdisciplinary teams Meet amazing people and win prizes  Who can enter? YOU! Students from any of our colleges, both undergraduate and graduate, including business, science, creative arts, humanities and social sciences, and health.  No previous tech experience is required -- but bring an open mind. Why you should enter? Along with some sweet prizes you’ll get to work with industry professionals and experiment with new technology  while trying to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. You’ll get to learn, experiment with new tech and have a heap of fun in the process. Plus -- it looks good on your CV! How do I get involved? Join us at our kick off event to find out more about the hackathon. Wednesday 21st March: 12-2pm Wonderroom Gate 5, Massey University, Oaklands Rd, Albany, Auckland 0632   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest speakers and our sweet, sweet prizes will be announced at the kick-off event.  Not based in Auckland but want to take part? Don’t worry. You’ll be able to stream in from Wellington or Palmerston North campuses.  Register your interest and we’ll be in touch.

We are very privileged to have Meridian Energy demonstrating the Google Nest smart home products. We'll hear about the partnership between Meridian and Nest, and what this means for their customers. By signing up with Meridian as a customer you will receive a free Nest smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. There are also more customer offers of Nest product discounts. Find out more here:https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz/iot Also on tonight:+   IoT news+   Techweek Hackathon planning+   Quick Pitch - your chance to describe your project, capability, ask a question, announce an event, etc. One minute only! *** Your ticket includes a snack meal *** Other events for you:A one day IoT Workshop is taking place on March 12th, organised by Blender and John McDermott. This will be sharing knowledge about IoT opportunities, how to create applications and take them to market.Please read more here and share with your friends and colleagues:https://www.blender.nz/iotworkshop/

Fishackathon is an epic, global hackathon to help make Earth's waters, aquaculture, and fisheries more sustainable & equitable. Simultaneously in cities all round the world, teams will spend the weekend competing to build tech solutions to real ocean problems posed by experts. At our event in Auckland, we will have on hand expert mentors to help you get to grips with the problems. There are massive prizes in the global competition, but also valuable prizes that must be won by local teams: $5000 USD in AWS credits, $3000 NZD in cash from Foundation North/GIFT of the Gulf and the Defence Technology Agency, plus facilities and support from GridAKL. Get your invite at hckrn.st/slackreg and connect with Fishackathoners on the HackerNest Slack. Join the #yourcityname (e.g. #singapore) and #fh04mentor channels to chat up participants and mentors, make some new friends, find a team, and win at life!