STEMFest is back!

The multi-award winning celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics will be back in Tauranga on Sunday 28th September 2025.

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Explore the wonders of Matariki through stargazing and storytelling in this special event, hosted in collaboration with the Tauranga Astronomical Society, Tauranga City Libraries, and STEM Wana. Discover the stars that guided our tīpuna, hear pūrākau of Matariki, and deepen your understanding of the connections between science and mātauranga Māori.

FREE event but registration is required. Please note, this event has two sessions, one starting at 5:30pm and one starting at 7pm. Your ticket is only valid for one session. This is a family event, with the evening designed for children. Accompanying adults must stay for the duration of the session, but do not need to book a ticket.

Tauranga Astronomical Society is located in the Otumoetai Sports & Recreation Club building in Fergusson Park, end of Tilby Drive, Matua, Ōtumoetai

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Inspiring a new generation of Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Mathematicians (STEM) through our initiatives.

Maker Festival (Makerfest)

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MakerFest will bring together people with diverse interests and backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging and community and provide a supportive environment for makers to thrive. The first event will be held in October 2026.

Tauranga STEM Festival (STEMFest)

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STEMFest is an award winning event that welcomes 6,000+ visitors to Tauranga’s CBD. With over 50+ exhibitors, STEMFest is the biggest STEM Festival in the Southern Hemisphere and returns in September 2025.

Tinkd Makerspace

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A part of the global maker movement to empower people with knowledge, creativity, technology and skills necessary for a sustainable future. Tinkd is also home to Tauranga Repair Café a free monthly event where broken items and volunteers (who know how to fix things) come together and give objects destined for the landfill a second chance.

STEM in the Community

STEM Outreach

Delivering STEM outreach and activities. For communities: making STEM subjects accessible by partnering with subject matter experts as part of a series of events. For schools: partnering with experienced content providers we collaborate with primary schools to deliver project based STEM learning for teachers, students and their whānau.