STEMFest will be back in 2027!

The multi-award winning celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics will be back in October 2027.

Can You Help Build New Zealand’s Most Creative Chain Reaction?

19 JANUARY 2027

Celebrity inventor and YouTube star Joseph Herscher is coming to Tauranga, and creative teams from across New Zealand are invited to help make history!

STEM Wana Trust will host an ambitious NZ Chain Reaction attempt at Masonic Park, Tauranga, bringing together 24 teams to design, build and connect an incredible chain reaction in one incredible day.

Team Entry Call-Out: Your Team. Three Hours. One Epic Mission.

Team Registration – Open Now!

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Home Assistant Community Meetup

FREE EVENT

26 January 2027

We’re organising a quarterly meetup at Basestation to keep the momentum going! These meetups will provide a platform for ongoing collaboration, learning, and sharing experiences among enthusiasts and experts alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your journey into home automation, there’s a place for you in our community. Come and Join us!

Tinkd Makerspace
Basestation, 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110

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Inspiring a new generation of Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Mathematicians (STEM) through our initiatives.

Tauranga STEM Festival (STEMFest)

stemfest.nz

STEMFest is an award winning event that welcomes 7,000+ visitors to Tauranga’s CBD. With over 50+ exhibitors, STEMFest is the biggest STEM Festival in the Southern Hemisphere and returns in for the fifth edition in October 2027.

Maker Festival (Makerfest)

makerfest.nz

MakerFest unites individuals from various backgrounds and interests, creating a vibrant community where makers can find support, share resources, and flourish together. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a craftsman, an artist, or an innovator, MakerFest is the place to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. Back in 2028.

Tinkd

tinkd.nz

Tinkd Makerspace – A part of the global maker movement to empower people with knowledge, creativity, technology and skills necessary for a sustainable future. Tinkd is also home to Tauranga Repair Café a free monthly event where broken items and volunteers (who know how to fix things) come together and give objects destined for the landfill a second chance. Coming soon – Tinkd Tool Library. A tool for every project – access for all.

STEM in the Community

STEM Outreach

We’re bringing STEM to the community! Whether you’re a curious student, a parent looking to inspire your children, or simply someone interested in learning more about these exciting fields, there’s something for you!

Our events will feature collaborations with experts in the field who will share their knowledge and passion through hands-on activities, workshops, and discussions.