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SUMMARY:GameDev Hangout!
DESCRIPTION:Heya everyone!\nThis Friday there is another social/co-working hangout at GridAKL/John Lysaght Building for all developers\, artists or anyone interested in connecting\, creating and helping each other.\nIf you are interested\, bring a laptop\, a notebook\, art supplies\, games to playtest\, a friendly attitude and willingness to create at:\n9 am to 1 pm\, Friday\, March 13th\nJohn Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Auckland Central\, Auckland 1010\nSee you all on Friday!\nThe important stuff ?? \n\nJoin our Discord to stay up to date and ask your questions\nLearn more about Auckland Makes Games\nBy attending Auckland Makes Games events\, you are agreeing to follow our Code of Conduct and Photography Policy
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SUMMARY:Auckland D365 BC UG March Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our March Auckland Dynamics 365 Business Central User Group Event! \nThis month features two expert-led sessions: one challenging common misconception in manufacturing and exploring the creativity possible within standard Business Central\, and another showcasing how the new Agent Framework enables automation without writing a single line of code. \nEvent Schedule:\n5:00 PM – Doors Open\, Networking & Bites\n5:45 PM – Culinary Adventures in Business Central Presented by Mark Van Noppen\n6:30 PM – Refreshments & Networking Break\n6:45 PM – Agent Playground in Business Central: Automation Without Code Presented by Tharanga Chandrasekara \n? Tuesday\, 17 March 2026\n?GridAKL / John Lysaght Event Venue\, Auckland CBD\n? Doors open at 5:00 PM | In-person only \nAs always\, there’ll be pizza and great conversations. Come along and be part of the growing BC community in Auckland! \nJoin us whether you’re a BC user\, consultant\, developer\, architect\, or admin\, this is the place to connect\, learn\, and collaborate with the Auckland BC community. \nOur meetups are in-person only and held every third Tuesday of the month. \nInterested in speaking at a future event? Submit your session idea here. \n? erp365 proudly sponsors this edition of the meetup event.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-d365-bc-ug-march-edition/
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SUMMARY:DEGANZ Selects with editor Chris Plummer - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:How the editing room can help a film discover its full potential.\nJoin DEGANZ for an in-depth conversation with highly experienced editor Chris Plummer\, who is behind some of Aotearoa’s most celebrated films (In My Father’s Den\, Boy\, Whina) and major international productions in the US (The Adventures of Tintin\, Strange Magic) and Australia (Kangaroo\, Thou Shalt Not Steal\, NCIS: Sydney). \nModerated by writer/director Max Currie\, this special event will explore Chris’s journey into the international screen industry\, his creative approach to shaping story in the edit suite\, and his insights into how editing can transform a film and unlock its full potential. \nWhether you’re an editor keen to learn from a seasoned industry professional or a director wanting a deeper understanding of the artistry and impact of editing\, this edition of DEGANZ Selects is not to be missed. \n\n \nChris Plummer is a screen editor\, working across both high-end television and feature films in New Zealand\, Australia and the US. \nChris has edited some of New Zealand’s most highly regarded films\, including  IN MY FATHER’S DEN (dir. Brad McGann\, Icon Entertainment\, 2004)\, BLACK SHEEP (dir. Jonathan King\, IFC\, 2006)\, MY TALKS WITH DEAN STANLEY (dir. Toa Fraser\, GFC\, 2008)\,  BOY (dir. Taika Waititi\, Whenua Films\, 2010)\, and JOIKA (dir. James Napier Robertson\, GFC\, 2023). \nHe’s worked across arthouse and US studio movies\, on projects with Andrew Adamson (MR. PIP\, 2012)\, George Lucas and Brenda Chapman (STRANGE MAGIC\, Lucasfilm\, 2015)\, and Steven Spielberg on his first ‘mocap’ film\, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (2011). Through Lucasfilm/ILM\, he has managed large editorial teams and worked on cutting-edge R&D with new technologies in filmmaking\, working closely with seven-time Academy Award-winning sound designer and film director Gary Rydstrom. \nHis recent credits include Working Title’s television adaptation of Eleanor Catton’s novel\, THE LUMINARIES (dir. Claire McCarthy)\, WHINA (dir. James Napier Robertson & Paula Whetu Jones\, GFC Films\, 2021) and Cousins (dir. Ainsley Gardiner & Briar Grace Smith\, Whenua Films & Miss Conception Films\, 2021). \nNow residing in Sydney\, his Australia credits include TOP END WEDDING (dir. Wayne Blair\, Goalpost Films\, 2019)\, TRUE COLOURS (Bunya Productions\, SBS\, 2022)\, IN LIMBO (Bunya Productions\, ABC\, 2023)\, NCIS: SYDNEY (CBS\, 2023)\, THE LAST KING OF THE CROSS (Paramount+\, 2023)\, THOU SHALT NOT STEAL (dir Dylan River\, SBS\, 2024)\, and KANGAROO (dir Kate Woods\, Studio Canal\, 2025). \nHe started out in the alt music world\, and when he first saw screenings of French New Wave films\, he realised that they were doing what he was trying to do in music. His passion for editing came about when\, while part of the filmmaker co-op Alternative Cinema in Auckland\, he built a film processor. They went out\, shot some film with two actors\, he processed the film\, transferred the sound and on a ’borrowed’ kem flatbed\, he made a cut and two people spoke to each other. “It wasn’t the philosopher’s stone\, but it was close.” \n  \n \nMax Currie is a New Zealand writer-director who originates premium IP and loves joining strong teams early – whether building his own projects as creator-EP or stepping into rooms and directing gigs when there’s real alignment.\n\nFrom Emmy-winning R?RANGI to the queer crime-comedy-drama BUST UP (due 2026)\, his work burns with longing\, contradiction\, and unspoken truths. Max follows the heat of ideas culture tries to obscure or hide\, and builds collaborative rooms where honesty\, tenderness\, and challenge can coexist.\n\nAnd because life is strange and people are multifaceted\, he’s also known as Pit Crew on RUPAULS’s DRAG RACE DOWN UNDER – a delicious detour for a filmmaker who understands that the line between awe and absurdity is always a little tucked.\n  \nWorkshop Details:\nCost:  \nDEGANZ member – FREE \nNon-member – $15
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/deganz-selects-with-editor-chris-plummer-auckland/
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SUMMARY:No Big Tech
DESCRIPTION:It’s us (your fav\, surely\, duo) Elina Ashimbayeva and Laura Kerrison. Humans behind MUV talks\, Storyo\, Allyshift\, Startup Auckland\, CreativeMornings\, Equitable Product\, Women in Tech NZ. \nWe decided that we need more hope and\, actually\, good stories in tech (and everywhere). So we are running an event to connect and hear from folks who create meaningful\, local\, for-good solutions to challenges\, with technology. \nWe wanted to hear from folks who aren’t usually loud in the classic tech circles about the awesome work they do – check out our line-up below ? \nCome to re-imagine what it can look like to actually use tech and do some good for the world! \nAnd and super grateful to teams at Melodics and Brightly who are helping us feed you ??? \nLineup\n\n? Dhanya Herath\n\n\n\n? Dhanya Herath’s website\n\nfrom mSupply Foundation\, an organisation delivering medical supply chain solutions to low & middle-income countries. To quote a person from their team: “mSupply is like my family\, and not in a toxic hustle-tech way\, they are the best company I’ve worked for”. \n\n\n?? Darryl Chin\n\n\n\n?? Darryl Chin’s instagram\n\nan interdisciplinary artist and AV designer working in theatre\, public activations\, and experimental studio environments. Darryl was recommended by two of my dear friends and I’m so excited to hear from him. \n\n? Hayden Eastmond-Mein\n\n\n\n? Hayden Eastmond-Mein’s website\n\nfrom NZ Drug Foundation\, working for an Aotearoa free from drug harm. I (Laura) get to work with Hayden and he’s awesome! Drug Foundation are developing innovative solutions to reduce drug harm\, and leveraging digital technologies to help deliver services and advice to keep our communities safe. \n\n? 2 more speakers TBA\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Evoke Talent Careers Evening
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with EvokeHR\, Evoke Talent invites you to an exclusive evening designed for both those new to the HR Tech community and established members of the HR technology industry. This event offers a prime opportunity to connect with peers\, gain valuable career insights\, and discuss the latest trends in the HR technology landscape\, all centered around a dynamic fireside chat with influential industry figures. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\n\nFireside Chat: Hear from a panel of three leading voices as they share their experiences\, career paths\, and outlook on the HR tech market.\nGrow Your Network: Make new friends and connections that can lead to exciting opportunities down the road.\nMarket Insights: Discuss the latest trends and future of the HR technology landscape with peers\, leaving with valuable takeaways for your career.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited Space: Our venue has a capacity of 80 guests. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/evoke-talent-careers-evening/
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SUMMARY:Build with AI Auckland 2026
DESCRIPTION:Build with AI Auckland 2026 \n? GridAKL\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland 1010\n? Wednesday\, 25th March | From 5:00 PM onwards \nJoin us for an inspiring evening at Build with AI Auckland 2026\, a free in-person event featuring two exciting sessions. \n? Dilum De Silva\, Google Developer Expert\, will present designing a mobile app using Google Stitch an AI tool that turns words into polished UI then hand those designs to Google Antigravity\, an agent-first IDE that builds and verifies a working Flutter app live. \n? Nic Tolentino\, Engineering Manager at ANZ\, will share how to effectively leverage the world’s top job hunting experience and advice through the use of AI agents to discover who you are\, identify top opportunities\, set yourself up for success\, and finally land the role of your dreams. \nStay ahead of the curve get up to speed with Google’s latest AI solutions and development tools in one power-packed evening. \n? Google cloud credits will be provided
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/build-with-ai-auckland-2026/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:NZGDC Comes to Auckland Conference Countdown
DESCRIPTION:Auckland Council is proud to welcome New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2026. We’d love you to join us on 27 March at Te Puna Creative Hub to start the conference countdown. \nYou’ll hear from New Zealand Game Developers Association Executive Director Joy Keene and NZGDA Board Chair\, Anna Barham\, along with other guests for a sneak peek of this year’s conference theme and what you can expect at NZGDC 2026! (30 September – 3 October at the New Zealand International Conference Centre). \nCome along on Friday 27 March to see your friends\, get the lowdown\, and get excited about what’s ahead for the game development community. \nA welcome drink and snacks will be served on arrival\, and you are welcome to stay on for Friday Live\, next door at The Grounds restaurant\, with local live music by Taylah. Cash bar and pizza deals are available.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/19113/
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SUMMARY:Auckland Bootstrapper's Breakfast / March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Next GridAKL Bootstrappers’ Breakfast with Adam Brami (Art of The Possible Agency)\n  \nWhat’s Bootstrappers’ Breakfast?\nBootstrappers’ Breakfast is a relaxed\, founder-focused morning series where entrepreneurs come together to share experiences\, swap ideas\, and learn from each other over good coffee and fresh croissants ?? \nEach session features a guest founder or expert who sparks an honest\, practical conversation with insights you can apply straight away in your startup journey. \n\nThis Month’s Guest: Adam (ANZ)\n  \nThe Science of Getting Your Product or Service Chosen \nMost founders and growing businesses don’t struggle to expand because their product or service isn’t good. \n\nThey struggle because customers don’t instantly understand why they should choose them. \nIn a world where people are overwhelmed with options\, the companies that gain traction are rarely the loudest – they’re the clearest. \nIn this session\, Adam Brami will unpack some of the behavioural science behind how people actually make buying decisions\, and why certain products or services quickly gain momentum while others struggle to cut through. \nThe session will explore practical ways bootstrapped and early-stage businesses can sharpen their positioning\, simplify their messaging\, and structure their offer so that choosing them feels obvious – even without a large marketing budget. \nAttendees will walk away with simple tools they can apply immediately to help their product or service stand out\, attract the right customers\, and turn early interest into real momentum. \n\nWhy You Should Come\n  \nGetting customers to choose you is one of the biggest challenges for early-stage and bootstrapped businesses. Understanding how people actually make buying decisions can help you cut through the noise and gain traction faster. \nThis session is ideal for founders who want to: \n\nUnderstand how customers really make decisions in a crowded market\nClarify their positioning and messaging so their value is instantly understood\nMake their product or service easier to choose\, even without a big marketing budget\nTurn early interest into real momentum with practical\, simple tools they can apply right away.\n\n\nEvent Details\n? Tuesday\, 31 March 2026\n? 7:30 – 8:30 AM\n? GridAKL / Lysaght\n101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter (opposite Woolworths Metro) \nFormat: Coffee\, light morning tea and conversation. A short intro from Josh\, followed by Q&A and group discussion. \nCome hungry\, for breakfast and for clarity.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-bootstrappers-breakfast-march-2026/
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SUMMARY:AI Operators will run the companies of tomorrow. This is how you become one.
DESCRIPTION:The game has changed. \nAI is no longer a tool for developers or big tech teams.\nIt’s now how smart operators move faster. \nhttps://www.waboom.ai/ai-operator-workshop \nAt Waboom.ai\, we help Kiwi businesses put AI to work in real operations\, not slide decks. \nThe AI Operator Workshop shows business you how to build useful AI tools and workflows. No coding required. \nIf you can imagine it\, you can build it. \n  \nThis is about productivity\, leverage\, and control. \nStop waiting on agencies or developers. \nStart building what your business actually needs.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/ai-operators-will-run-the-companies-of-tomorrow-this-is-how-you-become-one-2/
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SUMMARY:AI Operators will run the companies of tomorrow. This is how you become one.
DESCRIPTION:The game has changed. \nAI is no longer a tool for developers or big tech teams.\nIt’s now how smart operators move faster. \nhttps://www.waboom.ai/ai-operator-workshop \nAt Waboom.ai\, we help Kiwi businesses put AI to work in real operations\, not slide decks. \nThe AI Operator Workshop shows business you how to build useful AI tools and workflows. No coding required. \nIf you can imagine it\, you can build it. \n  \nThis is about productivity\, leverage\, and control. \nStop waiting on agencies or developers. \nStart building what your business actually needs.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/ai-operators-will-run-the-companies-of-tomorrow-this-is-how-you-become-one/
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SUMMARY:Build with AI Auckland 2026
DESCRIPTION:Build with AI Auckland 2026 \n? GridAKL\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter\, Auckland 1010  \n? Wednesday\, 1st April | From 5:00 PM onwards\nJoin us for an inspiring evening at Build with AI Auckland 2026\, a free in-person event featuring engaging sessions from industry experts.\n\n? Daniel King\, Google just shipped its biggest AI Studio update yet a full-stack “vibe coding” experience powered by the Antigravity agent and Firebase. In the same week\, they launched Stitch for AI-native UI design. Meanwhile\, Vertex AI Studio’s own Build mode is in preview\, bringing the same prompt-to-app workflow to the enterprise. Together\, these signal that Google is betting the future of software development is describing what you want\, not writing code. Daniel 4x Google Cloud Trainer of the Year (Asia Pacific) and Google Developer Expert in Cloud and AI since 2018 will live demo all three tools\, building apps from prompts on stage. You’ll see the new AI Studio features in action database provisioning\, user authentication\, and full-stack deployment and compare how the same workflow plays out in Vertex AI Studio’s enterprise environment. We’ll explore what works\, what doesn’t\, and whether “prompt to production” is real or just marketing. Whether you’re a developer curious about vibe coding\, a founder looking to prototype faster\, or an enterprise team evaluating Google’s AI platform this session will give you a hands-on view of where Google is heading.\n\n? Nic Tolentino\, Engineering Manager at ANZ\, will talk about how to grow your online presence and showcase your projects and achievements online through a professional portfolio website! Bring along your laptop with Antigravity IDE installed together with a copy of your CV\, and any other career resources you have on hand for this lightning workshop where we’ll take you through the step by step process of vibe coding your portfolio website and getting it hosted online in 15minutes or less (or your money back – guaranteed)!\n\n?? Google cloud credits will be provided\n? Limited swags available\n? Food and beverages provided
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/build-with-ai-auckland-2026-2/
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SUMMARY:Claude 101: Beyond Chat\, Into Action
DESCRIPTION:With Projects\, Skills\, MCP\, and Claude Code – Claude now knows your business. It connects to your actual tools: your CRM\, your GA4. It doesn’t just answer. It acts. \nAnd here’s the thing nobody tells non-technical people: you don’t need to code. You don’t need a technical background. You just need to know what problems you want to solve. \n\nWhat you’ll walk away with\n\nA clear\, honest picture of what Claude can and can’t do for a real business – no hype\, no fluff\nLive demos showing Claude connected to actual tools – you’ll see it in action\nA practical framework for identifying which of your workflows AI can take off your plate right now\nConfidence to stop re-explaining your business to AI every single day\nA path forward – whether that’s you or someone in your team doing the implementation\n\n\nWho is this for?\nBusiness owners\, founders\, and operators curious about AI. No technical experience required. \n\nYour Hosts\nHanna SiebdratAutomation consultant. Specialises in connecting AI to the tools businesses already use. \nGau KurmanCMO at an AI engineering company. 15+ years in marketing. Works at the intersection of brand storytelling and AI-powered content systems. \n\nDetails\nDate: Thursday\, 9 April 2025Doors open: 3:45pmWorkshop: 4:00pm – 5:30pmLocation: AWS Pop-Up Loft\, Auckland CBDCapacity: Limited to 40 seatsWhat to bring: Yourself and a laptop
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/claude-101-beyond-chat-into-action-3/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:GitLab Level-Up Workshop Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm NZDT\nLocation: GridAKL / John Lysaght Startup Coworking space\nAddress: 101 Pakenham Street West\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010\, New Zealand \nJoin GitLab for an interactive afternoon on modern DevSecOps\, security\, governance and AI-ready software delivery. \nWhy attend: \n\nSee how built-in security\, governance and compliance can accelerate delivery instead of slowing it down\nLearn how GitLab Duo Agent Platform (DAP) turns AI from a buzzword to practice – autonomous agents that operates across your SDLC with security guard rails and compliance baked in from the start\nConnect with peers who are modernising platform under real-world regulatory pressure\n\nAgenda: \n\n3:00pm – Security\, Governance and Compliance Demonstration\n4:00pm – Break\n4:30pm – AI-powered DevSecOps with Duo Agent Platform\n5:30pm – Networking\, Drinks & Nibbles\n\nIdeal for: Software Development Managers\, Platform/DevOps Engineers\, and Application Security engineers looking to modernise their toolchain and improve delivery performance.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/gitlab-level-up-workshop-auckland/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:NZSBA Business Forum — Creating a Million New Cyclists
DESCRIPTION:From Finland to Aotearoa\nJoin us for an evening of drinks\, networking\, and an introduction to Northride\, part of Vapaus Group — a Finnish company that has helped thousands of employers make cycling an everyday employee benefit\, saving over 12 million kg of CO2 across Finland\, Sweden and France. Now they’re bringing that energy to New Zealand. \nWhen: Wednesday 22 April 2026\, 5.30 — 7.30 pm \nWhere: Grid AKL Event Space\, 101 Pakenham St West\, Wynyard Quarter\nOpen Google Map \nRSVP by 5 pm Friday 17 April 2026. Spaces are limited.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/nzsba-business-forum-creating-a-million-new-cyclists/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:WEB3UOA HACKATHON 2026
DESCRIPTION:WEB3UOA HACKATHON 2026 \n1 week to go. \nGet ready for a full weekend of building\, learning\, and connecting in Web3 ? \nOver 2 days\, you’ll:\n? Team up and build your own project\n? Pitch to judges\n? Compete across multiple tracks + sponsor bounties \n? More chances to win\nNot just one prize pool — multiple tracks = more winners\n$5\,000+ prizes up for grabs \n? Food\, snacks & vibes\nLunch + dinner provided\nIndomie snacks\nRed Bull to keep you going \n? Not just coding\nMario Kart tournaments + chill spaces all weekend \n? GRID/AKL\, Wynyard Quarter\n? 25–26 April\n? Sat: 10am – 11:30pm\n? Sun: 10am – 8pm \nLock in the dates.\nTime to buidl ?
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/web3uoa-hackathon-2026/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Tamaki Makaurau Auckland - NZEUG Regional User Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Esri User Group is bringing the Esri Regional User Conference to Tamaki Makaurau Auckland on the 29th of April 2026. \n  \nOur Regional User Conferences focus on user presentations and a technology update by Eagle Technology on the Esri platform fresh from the Developer Summit in Palm Springs. Lunch will be catered for with opportunities to network at lunch and networking drinks at the closing of the event. \n  \nThe agenda can be found here. \n  \nThis event is free to members of NZ Esri Users Group and conference presenters. If this is the case for you\, a discount code will be emailed to you. \nStudents and not-for-profit organisations are free. \nFor more information on the New Zealand Esri User Group or this event\, please reach out contact@nzeug.org.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/tamaki-makaurau-auckland-nzeug-regional-user-conference-2026/
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SUMMARY:Women Building Wealth with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or online for an evening designed to help you build confidence and clarity around your money – and how it can support a life and career aligned with your purpose. This panel brings together four women building\, leading and investing at a high level\, sharing what’s actually working when it comes to creating something meaningful\, backing yourself\, and making confident financial decisions along the way. \nJoin Kate Gatfield-Jeffries\, Co-Founder of Moodi; Iyia Liu\, Director of Make it Happen E-Commerce Coaching; Ilse Wolfe\, property expert and Managing Director of Wolfe Property; and Jess Hargreaves\, Senior Financial Adviser at Lighthouse Financial. \nThey’ll share how they’ve built businesses\, approached investing\, and used money as a tool to create more freedom\, flexibility\, and opportunity – with practical strategies across property\, shares\, and long-term planning. \nThis isn’t just about building wealth for the sake of it – it’s about understanding how money can support the life you actually want to build.Walk away with practical strategies\, a clearer sense of direction\, and the confidence to take your next step – whether that’s building a business\, investing\, or simply becoming more intentional with your money. \n  \n\n\n\nLineup\n\n\nIlse Wolfe\nFounder of Wolfe Property and creator of the Cashflow Hacking™ method\, Ilse Wolfe guides New Zealand investors to transform properties into high-performing investments. With 20 years of experience and more than 500 renovations completed\, she has refined her strategy and now coaches others to replicate the results.Founder of Wolfe Property and creator of the Cashflow Hacking™ method – guiding New Zealand investors to transform properties into high performing investments. With 20 years of experience and overseeing over 500 renovations\, Ilse has taken the time to master her strategy and now coaches others to follow in her footsteps. \n\n\n\n\n\nIyia Liu\nIyia Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur and speaker who has transformed her passion into a series of successful ventures. – Built and scaled multiple 7-8 figure businesses before age 30 – Mentored 3000+ aspiring entrepreneurs – Specialises in turning everyday ideas into million-dollar brands using social media and influencer marketing – Featured in Forbes\, Daily Mail\, Viva\, NZ Herald\, and collaborated with global influencers like Kylie Jenner – Delivers motivational and practical talks that inspire real action. \n\n\n\nKate Gatfield-Jeffries\nKate Gatfield-Jeffries is the Co-Founder of Moodi\, one of Australasia’s largest and fastest-growing wellness brands. After studying Law and Business at the University of Auckland\, Kate took a leap of faith – investing her life savings to launch Moodi with a vision to help women feel their best. Over the past three years\, Kate has grown the brand to have over 120\,000 customers\, with 1 in 20 New Zealand women taking Moodi products. The brand launched into retail in 2025\, prompting supermarkets nationwide to limit the number of products people can buy after the company sold six months’ worth of stock in several weeks\, and Moodi’s Pre + Probiotic is now the #1 functional drink in New Zealand. In 2025\, Kate was EY’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year for New Zealand. And outside of Moodi\, Kate is passionate about paying it forward and elevating other women. Moodi gives away an annual Female Founder Grant\, and Kate has been recognised for her work in this space by winning the New Zealand Young Women of Influence Award. \n\n\n\nJess Hargreaves\nJess Hargreaves is a Financial Advisor at Lighthouse Financial with a diverse background in international finance. She spent eight years in the UK\, where she built her expertise working
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/women-building-wealth-with-purpose/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Kiwihacks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Big ideas start somewhere\, and this May\, they start here. \nKiwiHacks is a free 24-hour hackathon\, run by teenagers\, for teenagers. If you’re 18 or under\, come build something epic with us: make new friends\, ship a project\, and compete for prizes – all in one jam-packed weekend. \n? Free entry\n? Free food & merch\n? All skill levels welcome\n? Real mentorship\, real fun \nNo experience needed. Just show up\, build something awesome\, and see what you’re capable of. \n? GridAKL / John Lysaght Building\, Wynyard Quarter\n? Saturday 2nd-3rd May | 11am–11am \nSpots are limited\, sign up now at kiwihacks.org (link in bio). See you there\, Kiwis. ?
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/kiwihacks-2026/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Electrify Aotearoa Pre-Event - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Presented by MOA and EmpowerHer\, grab a morning coffee and snack while meeting other w?hine founders in your region\, swap stories\, and build meaningful local connections. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up\, we want to help you form connections that’ll help you shape your next step or move your startup forward. \n  \nIf you’re heading to Electrify Aotearoa 2026 – or thinking about it – this is the perfect place to get a taste\, start the conversations early\, and get amongst the Electrify community. \n 
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/electrify-aotearoa-pre-event-auckland/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260518T203000
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SUMMARY:PIXEL and SCNZ are co-hosting a Grind Time session!
DESCRIPTION:PIXEL and SCNZ are co-hosting a Grind Time session! ?\nCreating or building something on your own can be an incredibly lonely and isolating experience. Grind Times are co-working sessions for you to focus and connect with others on a similar journey. \nBring whatever you’re working on\, whether it’s a creative project\, a startup\, a Youtube video\, or a side-hustle\, and take advantage of the carved out time to make progress\, get feedback and meet new friends ( ?ˆ?ˆ? ) ???? \nThis event is for student\, graduate and early career designers\, creators\, engineers\, founders\, entrepreneurs\, marketers\, scientists\, inventors\, artists\, writers\, anyone with an inclination towards creating and experimenting! \n\nRSVP here: https://luma.com/0cmrdsyl
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/pixel-and-scnz-are-co-hosting-a-grind-time-session/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T083000
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SUMMARY:Auckland Bootstrapper's Breakfast / May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Special Techweek Edition of GridAKL Bootstrappers’ Breakfast with Renata Wiles (Roam With Kids)\n  \nWhat’s Bootstrappers’ Breakfast?\nBootstrappers’ Breakfast is a relaxed\, founder-focused morning series where entrepreneurs come together to share experiences\, swap ideas\, and learn from each other over good coffee and fresh croissants ?? \nEach session features a guest founder who sparks an honest\, practical conversation\, with insights you can apply straight away in your startup journey. \n\nThis Month’s Guest: Renata Wiles (Roam With Kids)\nFrom personal challenge to product: building something real with limited resources \nAs part of Techweek 2026 and its theme “The Art of the Possible\,” we’re delighted to host Renata\, mum of two and founder of Roam With Kids\, an app designed to make finding things to do with your kids easier. \nLaunched in mid-2024\, Roam has already grown into a thriving community of 80\,000+ Kiwi parents and caregivers\, a testament to solving a real problem\, simply and well. \nIn this candid and inspiring session\, Renata will share how a personal challenge became the spark for her app\, and how she transformed that idea into a real product with little to no funding. \nFrom shaping an MVP to building a loyal community and navigating the uncertainty of early-stage startup life\, she’ll offer an honest\, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to get something off the ground. \nNo gloss\, no hype\, just the real journey. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis session is ideal for founders\, builders\, and curious minds who want to: \n\nUnderstand how to turn a personal problem into a viable product\nLearn practical ways to build and test an MVP with limited resources\nHear how to grow and engage a community from day one\nGain confidence navigating uncertainty in the early stages\nBe reminded that you don’t need all the answers to get started\n\n\nWhy You Should Come\nAs part of Techweek’s celebration of innovation and possibility\, this session is a reminder that great ideas often start small\, scrappy\, and deeply personal. \nIf you’re building something\, thinking about it\, or sitting in the “not quite ready” zone\, this conversation will meet you there — and gently nudge you forward. \n\nEvent Details\n? Tuesday\, 19 May 2026\n? 7:30 – 8:30 AM\n? GridAKL / Lysaght\n101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter (opposite Woolworths Metro) \nFormat: Coffee\, light breakfast and conversation. A short intro\, followed by founder story\, Q&A\, and open discussion. \n\nCome hungry\, for breakfast and for possibility. ?
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-bootstrappers-breakfast-may-2026/
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SUMMARY:GridAKL Open Day / May 2026
DESCRIPTION:GridAKL Open Day! \nAre you an early-stage founder\, startup team\, entrepreneur or creative thinker looking for a space to connect\, grow and build something great?\nJoin us at GridAKL for an Open Day designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to be part of Auckland’s innovation ecosystem. \n? Start your day right – 9:00am\nEnjoy a light breakfast\, meet some of the passionate people behind GridAKL\, and hear a quick intro into how we support startups and early-stage ventures — from advisor drop-ins and founder meetups to wellness activations\, workshops and community events. \n? Guided Tour – 9:30am\nTake a guided tour of our collaborative coworking spaces\, event areas\, and meeting rooms — all designed with startups and changemakers in mind. We’ll show you how GridAKL brings together a community of founders\, freelancers\, creatives and scale-ups under one roof. \n? Stay & cowork for the day\nAfter the tour\, you’re welcome to stay and make the space yours for the day. Bring your laptop\, grab a desk\, and see what working from GridAKL actually feels like — whether it’s for focused solo time or spontaneous convos over coffee in the kitchen. \nFrom expert advisors to founder-friendly programming and a calendar packed with learning and networking opportunities\, GridAKL is more than a workspace — it’s a launchpad. \nCome connect\, get inspired\, and see how GridAKL can support your next big move. \nSpots are limited\, so register now — we’d love to meet you!
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/gridakl-open-day-may-2026/
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SUMMARY:Migrants in Tech Auckland #21
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from successful migrant entrepreneurs from around the world who have built thriving start ups here in Auckland. \n  \nAs part of Techweek 26\, we are co hosting this event with Auckland Startup Week to share stories from inspiring migrants who have not only built their lives in Auckland but have also gone on to start successful businesses of their own. This is a chance to celebrate innovation\, resilience\, and the important role migrants play in shaping Auckland’s tech ecosystem. \n  \nCome along to be inspired\, learn from fellow migrant stories\, connect with like minded people\, and have some fun. Light drinks and food will be provided. \n  \nSpeakers to be announced soon. \n  \n\nMore about Migrants in Tech \nThis meet up was created for migrants based in T?maki Makaurau Auckland who are interested in joining the region’s growing tech sector. It is a safe and welcoming space where you can connect with fellow newcomers and the local tech community. \n  \nWhy should you join us? \n? Meet and chat with other newcomers \n? Get insights and valuable advice from local tech leaders and start ups \n? Learn about Auckland’s tech ecosystem\, sub sectors\, and opportunities \n? Share experiences about living and working in Auckland and build new connections \n  \nMigrants in Tech Auckland Meet Up is proudly hosted by Auckland Council. \n  \n  \nMore about Techweek (18-24 May) \nTechweek is Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual festival celebrating innovation\, technology\, and entrepreneurship. It brings together founders\, creatives\, businesses\, and communities through events that showcase ideas\, spark conversations\, and build connections across the country. \n  \n  \nMore about Auckland Startup Week (12-16 October) \nAuckland Startup Week is a founder led festival designed to connect\, educate\, and inspire the start up community. With events across the city\, it offers opportunities to learn from experienced founders\, meet investors and collaborators\, and be part of Auckland’s vibrant start up scene. Learn more at \nOur community ?
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/migrants-in-tech-auckland-21/
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SUMMARY:Prompt Poets Society: The Mythical May-Month - AI Coding Auckland
DESCRIPTION:The cogs of AI progress keep a turning! Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest with our May 2026 Prompt Poets Society. We will convene again at the GridAKL on Pakenham St W on the 26th of May at 6.00pm. \nLet’s gather to discuss and swap notes on AI-assisted coding. We aspire to a collegial atmosphere with a mix of prepared talks and open discussion. \nAgenda:\n6.00pm – Enjoy pizza from Totos and beverages of all kinds (thanks to GD1 and New and Improved)\n6.30pm – Intro\, house keeping and a few words from our sponsors\n6.40pm – Kick off with short talks \n\nJohn Gregoriadis (Prosaic) on What Happens When a Worm Drives Claude?\, and\n— TBC —\n\n7.30pm – Short break\n7.45pm – Main speaker \n\nNik Wakelin (Sterling) on Rare Candy: Power-Levelling Spreadsheet Agents\n\n8.30pm – Wrap up \nLocation: GridAKL\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010\nTotos Pizza and Drinks (Beer\, wine and non-alcoholic drinks) provided \nThanks to GD1\, New and Improved\, Tracksuit for providing Pizza and Drinks\nShout out to GridAKL for hosting ??
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/prompt-poets-society-the-mythical-may-month-ai-coding-auckland/
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SUMMARY:Ubuntu NZ User Group May 27th\, Auckland
DESCRIPTION:## Ubuntu User Group New Zealand: Inaugural Event \nIntroduction:\nUbuntu User Group New Zealand is launching\, and our inaugural event is about bringing together the people\, businesses\, students\, developers\, engineers\, makers and curious minds who use\, build with\, or simply want to understand Ubuntu and open source. \nUbuntu:\nMost people know Ubuntu as a free\, open source operating system. But Ubuntu is much more than a desktop OS. It powers laptops\, servers\, cloud platforms\, containers\, AI workloads\, edge devices\, IoT systems\, robotics and enterprise infrastructure around the world. Canonical has stated that Ubuntu runs more than 60% of cloud workloads\, making Ubuntu Server one of the most important operating systems behind the modern internet and global cloud infrastructure. (Ubuntu)\nUbuntu also has a long history of showing up in some very cool places. Google famously used an Ubuntu-based internal Linux distribution called Goobuntu for many of its employees. (Datamation) Ubuntu has been connected with NASA and space-related robotics\, including Ubuntu/ROS environments used in robotics projects\, and Canonical has also partnered with NVIDIA to support enterprise AI\, accelerated computing and open source AI infrastructure. (Ubuntu) \nAbout this event:\nThis first New Zealand event is designed to be open\, practical and community-led. Whether you are a student using Ubuntu because it is free and open source\, a developer building modern applications\, a systems engineer running servers\, a cybersecurity professional\, an enterprise technology leader\, or someone simply curious about Linux and open source\, you are welcome. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nDale Wheeler from Canonical Ubuntu will deliver an update on the latest Ubuntu release\, with further speakers to be confirmed. \n\n\nPaul Littlefair\, CDTO Kiwibank will share why he runs his personal laptop on Ubuntu Desktop \n\n\nTwo more speakers: Women Ubuntu Users TBC \n\n\nSubmissions to Present:\nWe also invite the wider community to submit ideas\, talks\, demos\, projects or discussion topics through the link provided. \nThis is the beginning of a New Zealand Ubuntu community for everyone from first-time users to enterprise practitioners\, from classrooms to cloud platforms\, and from local meetups to global open source innovation.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/ubuntu-nz-user-group-may-27th-auckland/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Governance for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Governance for Growth is so important for early stage companies\, and the popularity of the governance workshops reflects how much early stage companies and their investors realise this. \nAngel Association New Zealand\, Callaghan Innovation\, GridAKL and FKA invite you to join our Governance for Growth workshop. \nDuring this session\, our experts Debra Hall\, Greg Sitters\, along with a local directors ‘fireside chat’ will take you through the intricacies of governance. The workshops will cover: \n\nunderstanding the role of the board\nthe process behind forming a board\nan overview of the legal obligations of Directors under the Companies Act\nhow to successfully run efficient and effective board meetings\ncommon sense rules for keeping documentation\n\nThis workshop is for SME growth businesses\, startups and others\, that either already have a governance board or are thinking of establishing one. There is value for founders\, managers\, investors\, directors and aspiring directors in learning about how growth-focused governance boards operate\, and how to get the most from your board. \nEvent Details \n\nMonday | 20 April 10.00am – 4:30pm\nVenue | Auckland\n\nThe cost to attend this event is: \nIndividual ticket: $50.00+GST \nGroup of three: $100.00+GST
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/governance-for-growth/
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SUMMARY:INDIE GAME SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:Indie Game Showcase 2026 is back! \n\nFree event featuring 20+ playable games from local game makers and developers\nExplore side-scrollers\, story-driven adventures\, VR experiences\, and student projects\nTry demos\, meet the creators\, and discover what’s being made locally\nRelaxed\, convention-style setting with a friendly\, social vibes.\n\nAll-Ages\, Family-Friendly Fun:\nWhether you’re a seasoned gamer or just game-curious\, this event is for everyone. Bring the family and dive into new worlds together. \nMeet the Makers:\nTalk directly with the developers\, get behind-the-scenes insight\, and learn what goes into building a game from the ground up \nBuild Meaningful Connections:\nThis isn’t just about playing games\, it’s about championing the people who make them. Whether you’re an investor\, industry professional\, or fellow creative\, your presence helps give local developers the visibility\, recognition\, and opportunities they deserve. \nProudly supported by Auckland Council\, Code\, Media Design School\, UoA Game Developer Guild. \nFREE TICKET HERE
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/indie-game-showcase/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Auckland D365 BC UG June Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our May Auckland Dynamics 365 Business Central User Group Event! \nThis month features two practical sessions: a look at the latest Tasklet Mobile WMS updates and roadmap for stronger warehouse solutions\, and a hands-on walk through Project Accounting in Business Central\, from project setup to WIP\, invoicing\, and reporting. \nEvent Schedule:\n5:00 PM – Doors Open\, Networking & Bites\n5:45 PM – Elevating Warehouse Efficiency: What’s New and Next with Tasklet Mobile WMS Presented by Steve Gichure\n6:30 PM – Refreshments & Networking Break\n6:45 PM – Project Accounting in Business Central Presented by ManMohan Bhatt \n? Tuesday\, 16 June 2026\n?GridAKL / John Lysaght Event Venue\, Auckland CBD\n? Doors open at 5:00 PM | In-person only \nAs always\, there’ll be pizza and great conversations. Come along and be part of the growing BC community in Auckland! \nJoin us whether you’re a BC user\, consultant\, developer\, architect\, or admin\, this is the place to connect\, learn\, and collaborate with the Auckland BC community. \nOur meetups are in-person only and held every third Tuesday of the month. \nInterested in speaking at a future event? Submit your session idea here. \n? Tasklet proudly sponsors this edition of the meetup event.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-d365-bc-ug-june-edition/
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SUMMARY:Financial Modelling Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Financial models are essential tools for planning\, forecasting\, investment decisions\, and business analysis. This practical workshop introduces the fundamentals of building clear\, reliable\, and reviewable spreadsheet-based financial models. \nDesigned for finance professionals\, analysts\, accountants\, FP&A teams\, founders\, consultants\, and business managers\, the session is ideal for anyone who builds\, reviews\, or relies on financial models. \nParticipants will walk away with practical guidance on model structure\, assumptions\, spreadsheet conventions\, forecasting logic\, and how to make models easier to audit\, explain\, and maintain.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/financial-modelling-fundamentals/
LOCATION:GridAKL Lysaght Building\, 101 Pakenham St W\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Auckland Bootstrapper's Breakfast / June 2026
DESCRIPTION:How Startups Run Out of Money (and How to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t)\nCash is oxygen. Learn how to make yours last longer. \nMost startups don’t fail because they have bad ideas. They fail because they run out of cash before they find product-market fit. \nJoin us for our June Bootstrappers Breakfast as we unpack the financial realities of building a startup and explore practical ways founders can improve their financial decision-making from day one. \nWhether you’re bootstrapping\, fundraising\, or still validating your idea\, understanding your numbers can be the difference between survival and success. \nWhat We’ll Cover\n✅ Why startups run out of money\n✅ How to understand and extend runway\n✅ How to control your monthly burn rate\n✅ Why margin matters more than revenue\n✅ How to think about customer acquisition cost (CAC) early on\n✅ How to manage cash flow more effectively\n✅ Common financial mistakes founders make\n✅ A simple decision-making framework for founders \nThis session is designed for early-stage founders\, entrepreneurs\, bootstrappers\, and anyone wanting to better understand the financial side of building a startup. \nAbout the Speaker\nRizwan Rasheed is a Chartered Accountant with Big 4 training and founder of his own accounting and advisory practice. He is also the founder of IntelliFin\, a continuous financial intelligence platform designed to help businesses understand their numbers and make faster\, better decisions. \nDrawing on his experience advising businesses and building a startup himself\, Rizwan will share practical financial insights that every founder should know. \nEvent Details\n📅 Tuesday\, 30 June 2026\n⏰ 7:30am – 8:30am\n📍 GridAKL Startup Hub\, Wynyard Quarter\, 101 Pakenham Street West\, Wynyard Quarter (opposite Woolworths Metro)\n☕ Coffee\, light breakfast and networking included \nJoin fellow founders for a practical\, no-nonsense discussion on startup finance. You’ll leave with simple tools\, frameworks\, and insights to help your business stay financially healthy and extend its runway. 🚀 \nFormat: Coffee and conversation. A short intro\, followed by founder story\, Q&A\, and open discussion. \nFree event but registration required.
URL:https://gridakl.com/event/auckland-bootstrappers-breakfast-june-2026/
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