Stay up to date with what’s on at Creative HQ

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

Fintech Festival

16 April

Come celebrate the founders graduating from Fintech Lab 2026. Discover bold startup ideas, fintech success stories and connect with the people shaping the future of finance. Secure your spot and be part of what’s next for NZ Fintech.

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Governance for Growth

20 April

Angel Association New Zealand, Callaghan Innovation and CreativeHQ invite you to join our Governance for Growth workshop. During this session, our experts Debra Hall, Greg Sitters, along with a local directors ‘fireside chat’ will take you through the intricacies of governance.

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NZ Tech Rally × Summer of Tech: Growing junior tech talent in the age of AI

23 April

Join NZ Tech Rally and Summer of Tech for an inspiring evening as they bring together diverse industry voices from Aotearoa for a panel discussion on how to grow and support junior tech talent in the age of AI.

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Wāhine Fuelled Tech

30 April

Join Wāhine Fuelled Tech as they partner with Powrsuit for a networking event in Wellington. Connect with women and under-represented groups in tech, build your confidence and grow your network in a relaxed setting with great kai and drinks.

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Movac Growth Jam Epic Fails Edition

21 May

Creative HQ and Movac bring you Wellington’s headline event for TechWeek26! Growth Jam is a fast-paced, structured yet informal event, with rapid-fire storytelling, open Q&A and plenty of time to connect with peers. This year’s theme: “Epic Fails”.

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Climate Festival Pōneke 2026

18 April – 9 May

Get ready for the Climate Festival Pōneke. Nearly a month of events, activations, and creative climate solutions designed to accelerate climate action across Wellington, including our Aurora Climate Lab launch.

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Policy, technology and finance: Signals from the edge

22 April

Join us for a conversation about what changes in the finance and technology landscape may mean for policy thinking. Creative HQ and the Policy Project (DPMC), with support from FinTechNZ, are convening a 90 min facilitated conversation for policy professionals across NZ government.

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Aurora Climate Lab – launch

29 April

Join us for an inspiring evening as we introduce the innovative founders of Aurora Climate Lab. This 2026 cohort are Aotearoa’s next wave of innovators tackling the planet’s biggest challenges with cutting-edge climate tech.

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NZ Tech Rally 2026

15 May

NZ Tech Rally is one of Aotearoa’s most loved tech events, bringing together engineers, testers, product teams, data experts, leaders and founders to share real stories and practical local solutions—tickets for 2026 are now available. All are welcome.

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