Engineering Design Show 2026

When
Wed 21 Oct - Thu 22 Oct
Where
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Te Aahurutanga, The Paa, University of Waikato, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Wed 21 Oct, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Thu 22 Oct, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Celebrate 20 Years of Innovation at the University of Waikato Engineering Design Show

Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Waikato Engineering Design Show, showcasing the innovation and creativity of ...
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