Ko Tatou This Is Us Biosecurity 2025
Come and meet with the superheros (and their human handlers) who are protecting New Zealand’s borders. Timed demonstrations throughout the day.
Slime Princess
Slime Princess goes to Tauranga STEM Festival. Come meet NZ’s very own Slime Princess aka Katharina Weischede in the ‘Dirty Science’ zone. Get ready for a lot of gooey, sticky, icky, stretchy fun at the dedicated slime making and exploring zone.
Fruit Testing in the BOP
How do growers decide when to pick their fruit and how good it will taste? See how testing impacts decisions and the new technologies being developed to make it easier.
Inside the Hive
Ever wanted to be a bee? Immerse yourself in their amazing world and learn about the different roles bees play. Mix some magic potions using the power of honey!
Code Avengers
We teach kids how to code. Interested? Come see us!
Kaitiaki Assessment
Join us for an interactive Kaitiaki finding activity.
Hydro Dam model and ISP exhibits
Come inside the Trustpower building to see the Hydro Dam model and ISP exhibits
Te Waka Kokiri
Explore our large scale exhibit.
Kitchen Science Cookbook Live!
The Nanogirl Labs team will be bringing Nanogirl’s ‘cookbook’ to life; try out the recipes and explore some fun, tasty science! Sessions run at 11:00, 12:45 and 14:00. Pre-book your ticket now.
Maths Craft New Zealand
Explore math in a whole new way with hands on crafting activities; fractal sculpture, origami octahedrons, Möbius strips and more.