Groups and Events

Weekly Groups Term 1

This term we have FOUR groups running. Other groups might spawn during the term as we slowly ramp back up our activity.

Tuesday: Science Lab
This term’s topic is about Food Technology and Chemistry. Science and Cooking! It will be YUM with the posiblity of disgusting.
This group is for those into science in all its fun and weird dimensions.
We will also weave in other random topics as we go. Because why not.
Tuesday 3:15 to 5:30 (it is ok to arrive up to 4pm) - Ages 9-17
Add your name to our Lab list here if you are wanting to attend.
Wednesday: Project Lab
This time is for project work of any sort. We will be into electronics and robotics and any other making. The time can also be used for film, audio, fabric, coding, design,… anything really.
It is a DO IT time
Let us know you are coming by adding your name to this Lab list here
Thursday: Analog Media Lab
Over the term we will Make and Create physical props, models and artwork and then wind them into a story that will become a film. This will be like a “Weta Workshop” style art and making experience, with a touch more chaos, invention and experimentation.
Let us know you are coming by adding your name to this Lab list here
Friday: Game and Coding Lab
Coding games, inventing games, playing games, making physical games, and even more playing games
In the Game and Coding Lab it is ok to arrive late or leave early. Friday 3:15 to 5(ish) for 9 to 14yrs
Friday 3:15 to 8:30(ish) for 14 to 17yrs
Friday 6:00(ish) to very late for 17 to Adult
Add your name to our Lab list here if you are wanting to attend.

Summer Holidays
– Not Serious Days - Wednesday 11th, 18th and 25th 8:30 to 5pm
This is a just for fun social day. Hangout in the Lab, play games, bring your computer/laptop.

– Serious Days - Friday 13th, 20th and 27th 8:30 to 5pm
These two days are Project Days. They are for those who have things they want to do/or have things they are working on, and enjoy doing it in a social environment. It might be coding, or electronics or general making or designing or even school work. It doesn’t really matter what you want to do. This is time to do your thing in a social environment.
Here is the Holidays I AM COMING form.
It is $35 and lunch is included. If you can’t afford it grab a sponsored slot (just ask).
Terrible Ideas Hackathon
(Held at the University of Auckland) - Weekend of March 10/12th 2023
Make your best half-baked terrible idea with friends in 46hrs. Nothing will go wrong.
Terrible Ideas Website