Northland Innovation Centre

On 8. Feb 2019 we hosted the Northland Tech Cluster kick-off event in Whangarei. The suggested purpose of the Northland tech cluster  is to “Bring together like minded Northlanders to utilize technology for economic and social wealth” by bi-monthly networking, helping each other, sharing knowledge & equipment (like CNC, surface mount machine, 3D printer… for small runs/ prototypes), joined internship/ … More Northland Tech Cluster kick-off event 8. Feb 2019

On 10. Dec 2018 NIC and Te Kapehu Whetu teamed up for our first joined technology job fair as a pathfinder event for Year 9 – 11 students. This was a direct follow-up of the Hatea River Water Quality STEM project we initiated with ten Year 9 female students since May. For us it is … More Inaugural Technology Job Fair for TKW Pathfinders

Have you ever wondered how it would be to run your own business, take the idea you had to the next level? Have you done anything about it or have you left your idea in your head? Now is the best time to undust your cool idea and do something about it. Please register for … More Entrepreneurial Support in Tai Tokerau

N3T, part of the NIC Group, are hosting the third Technology Demo Day in Northland this year. When: 30. October 12 – 2 pm Where: 8 Marsden Bay Drive, One Tree Point (Whangarei)   What to expect/ Agenda 12:00 – 12:10: Opening by the Mayor of Whangarei 12:10 – 12:30: De-Carbonizing Heavy Commercial Fleets – Andrew Clennett (Hiringa Energy) 12:30 – 12:45: Future Transport … More Third Tech Demo Day

At the moment for every sports fan, the biggest sports event on the planet is held. And to me, it is not the soccer world cup in Russia. It is the Tour de France.   This is the toughest three week race I know of. The peloton is racing over 3,200 through France and Spain … More Truck Peloton vs Rail for Northland

From 8.-9. June 2018 Whangarei was hosting this government’s first Climate change conference at Northtec. The following Trello Board  can be used for further collaboration. NZ’s new Climate Change Minister James Shaw gave a great overview on the planned Zero Carbon Act and fielded twenty questions from a well informed, passionate audience. NZ current emission profile … More Tai Tokerau Climate Change Conference

On and off people talk about Climate Change. Often we listen, briefly think about it and move on to our absorbing daily life. This seems fine. But it is not, we all have a responsibility to our children, their children and generations to come. Because our actions or better lack of action today, will have … More Climate Change – what can I do?!!!

NIC and Te Kapehu Whetu School started in May 2018 an exciting community science project: monitoring the water and air quality along Hatea River from source to sea. Key reason the twenty 15yr girls from the Whare PATETAWHITI decided to do something is the fact that they cannot swim in the Hatea River in front of … More Community Science – Hatea River Project

On 19. May 2018 over 150 Whangarillians had a great evening with Gary McCormick and Tim Shadbolt at the Denby Golf Club.   The Whangarei Golf Club was established in 1907 and is one of the oldest clubs of its kind in the country.  Eric Adams, the Club President, entertained the audience with smooth music. Brett … More Comedy and Politics

Lots of cool stuff is happening in Tai Tokerau: 21. May – AR/VR storytelling 9:00-13:00 @ The Orchard A large innovation showcase event for local businesses interested in exporting called Land and Sea.   22. May – Geeks @ The Library 10:00-14:00 @ The Central Library, left of entrance Shirley from Kiwi North is bringing … More Calendar – May/June 2018