Author: STEMFest Team

Imagine living in a city in 2050 that is clean, livable, and powered by zero-carbon technology! Come along to see how New Zealand researchers are helping turn sci-fi into sci-fact.

How do growers decide when to pick their fruit and how good it will taste? See how testing impacts decisions and the new technologies being developed to make it easier.

Ever wanted to be a bee? Immerse yourself in their amazing world and learn about the different roles bees play. Mix some magic potions using the power of honey!

We teach kids how to code. Interested? Come see us!

Join us for an interactive Kaitiaki finding activity.

Come inside the Trustpower building to see the Hydro Dam model and ISP exhibits

Explore our large scale exhibit.

Take some selfies and share the fun at the branded NZME and ZM booths next to both entrance gates.

Meet some of Xero’s software engineers, learn to count in binary, write a programming code and learn what an algorithm is … bring your curiosity!

Our new research and teaching laboratories open with hands-on displays, bio-security games, chemical reactions and more. We even have so much to show you, that we are also spilling out onto the street in the AquaSTEM Zone! We will have our research drones (they will be leaving us soon for a stint in the Antarctic)…

Virtual reality and programming challenges from the Computer Science Department.

Challenge your body! Wattbike, Vertical Jump, Speed Light Challenge, and a Biomechanics Video Display