Nerdfest 2025

When
Thu 30 Oct
Where
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The Pā, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Restrictions
All Ages
Nerdfest is back for 2025!

Join us for the return of our Nerdfest event — a dynamic tech showcase hosted by the University of Waikato's School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. After a successful 2024 debut, ...
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