Beginners Guide to AI
Learn the basics of AI, its applications, and how it can be a force for good in society. This is a beginners guide to Artificial Intelligence suitable for all learners.
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We champion the use of artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges improving lives, protecting the planet, and building a brighter future for everyone. Proudly focused on impact across Aotearoa New Zealand.
AI for Good Learning Resources
Free AI learning resources to help you learn and apply AI for social good. The learning collections below are designed for beginners, technologists, and educators in collaboration with the AI for Good community.
Generative AI & LLMs
Explore how generative AI and large language models are transforming industries. This collection provides the fundamentals from a technical point of view.
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Learning pathways for tertiary educators exploring AI literacy and cultural integrity created by Mātauranga Māori.
Learn moreFeatured Initiatives
Curated projects delivering real-world impact across Aotearoa.
Education
KiwiHacks
New Zealand's first high school hackathon club, bringing teens together to build, ship, and share real software in 12-to-24-hour hackathons.
KiwiHacks
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AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action and Health
A practical exploration of how AI is applied to global challenges in sustainability, humanitarian action, and health.
Microsoft AI for Good Lab
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AI for Good Specialisation
Training learners to design responsible AI solutions for social and environmental impact. The AI for Good Specialisation teaches learners how to apply machine learning to global challenges such as public health, disaster response, and climate resilience.
Coursera
Community Stories
Updates, events, and milestones from the AI for Good community.
2026
KiwiHacks: How a 17-Year-Old Built NZ's First Teen Hackathon Scene
Niko Purdie started coding at 9, competed at a hackathon in Austin, Texas, and came home to realise New Zealand had nothing like it for teens. So he built one. KiwiHacks has grown from 10 attendees to 60+ across four events, with a 91 NPS and a weekly coding club that teaches beginners to ship real software.
2026
Wellington GenAI Group
The Wellington Generative AI Community is a space for enthusiasts and learners to explore, share, and deepen their expertise in generative AI. We welcome anyone curious or passionate about this field.