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Stay up to date with what’s on at Creative HQ and the wider innovation ecosystem

Here are the ways to stay connected. Explore upcoming events, programmes and opportunities in Wellington and across Aotearoa.

HackAotearoa: Co-working for startup builders

2 October

Wellington, it’s your turn. HackAotearoa is a free co-working day for startup founders, indie hackers, designers and makers building their own thing.

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Auckland Startup Week: What’s next in Fintech

13 October

Auckland Startup Week 2026 celebrates the rebellion in our DNA, with founders who are unafraid to tackle the world’s big problems. Join us and Fintech NZ in exploring the shift toward a broader open data and digital identity, opening up a new wave of Fintech startups.

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Fintech Welly: Will AI Kill The Bank?

14 October

Join us for the next Fintech Welly Meetup!

We’re bringing together four speakers from across banking, investing, consulting and startups to tackle one deliberately provocative question: Will AI kill the bank?

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Aurora Climate Lab launch night

20 October

Meet the founders in cohort 6 of Aurora Climate Lab – Aotearoa’s leading Climate Tech Accelerator. This is your chance to connect with these founders and see how New Zealand is becoming a world leader in climate innovation.

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Show Me the Money

22 October

A full day of practical capital, growth and connections for founders. The day is designed to help founders better understand their options when it comes to raising and accessing capital, and to connect them with people who have practical experience navigating the funding journey.

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PowerUp Game Jam for Women

24-28 October

POWER UP! Game Jam is back for 2026! This is a free, international, fully online, non-competitive game jam designed to empower women in games.

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Applications currently open

We’re seeking ambitious founders ready to take the next step in their startup journey. If you don’t see the right fit for you, fill out our Expressions of Interest form so we have your details for future programmes.