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Hackathon Free

KiwiHacks 2026

Date
02 May - 03 May 2026 • 11:00 AM
Location
Auckland CBD, Auckland
GridAKL / John Lysaght Building

KiwiHacks is a free 24-hour hackathon run by teenagers, for teenagers. If you're 18 or under, come along to meet new people, learn new skills, and build something awesome together.

Held at the GridAKL / John Lysaght Building in Auckland, KiwiHacks brings together 100+ students for a full weekend of creating and experimenting. You can build any coding or hardware project you like - apps, games, websites, robots, or something totally different.

Throughout the event there will be mentors and beginner-friendly workshops to help you get started or solve problems along the way. Free Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast the next day + Snacks & Drinks are all provided, plus there are free T-shirts, swag, and prizes for some of the best projects.

The event runs for 24 hours, starting at 11am on Saturday May 2nd, finishing at 11am on Sunday May 3rd. You can either keep hacking overnight, or go home and return in the morning!

All skill levels are welcome. Sign up at kiwihacks.org

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