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KiwiHacks: How a 17-Year-Old Built NZ's First Teen Hackathon Scene

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.

Wellington GenAI Group

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.