Innovation Wānanga

Innovation Wānanga

Your opportunity to explore mahi that is meaningful

By Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Select date and time

Location

Unleash Space

20 Symonds Street Auckland, Auckland 1010 New Zealand

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join our monthly innovative wānanga, a space to foster whakawhanaungatanga, networking, and manaakitanga.

Featuring a range of inspiring guest speakers, the wananga is designed for students of all faculties to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship through a Te Ao Māori lens. Open to Māori students and others eager to grow. Be part of this exciting journey, plant your feet, and connect with the CIE whānau. Nau mai, haere mai!

Your opportunity:

Learning from experts: Gain inspiration and practical knowledge from guest speakers who share their entrepreneurial journeys and expertise.

Networking & whakawhanaungatanga: Build meaningful connections with other Māori students and like-minded individuals interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Cultural insights: Explore the I&E ecosystem through a Te Ao Māori lens

Explore CIE Offerings: Discover wider CIE programmes, resources, and opportunities to further your entrepreneurial journey.

Learning outcomes:


  • Explore the Māori innovation ecosystem – Gain insights into Aotearoa’s entrepreneurial landscape through real-world examples and kōrero with experienced Māori innovators.
  • Understand key entrepreneurial concepts – Engage in informal, discussion-based activities that introduce fundamental ideas in innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Grow your confidence in idea generation – Develop your capability to create, exchange, and refine ideas, fostering collective learning and growth.

Timing and commitment:

One-off monthly sessions. Register for each session.

March 5 – 5:30pm-7pm
March 26 – 5:30-7pm
May 7 – 5:30-7pm
May 21 – 5:30-7pm
September 17 - Pō Whakanui – Wrap up celebration for the year

Organized by

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Auckland.

Founded in 1883, Auckland is the country's largest University with over 40,000 students, nearly 10,000 of whom graduate annually. 

Where is Unleash Space?

Where is Te Ahi Hangarau Technology Hub

Free
Sep 17 · 5:30 PM GMT+12