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AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning

academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

The Mind Lab

Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech

Gender diversity in the tech industry is a hot topic around the world, but it's one that New Zealand is looking to tackle head on.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019

EduTech

New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age

The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

3D Printing

Y-tech workshops getting youth into technology

The event includes speeches by inspirational New Zealand tech personalities from Datacom, the Mind Lab, and GirlBoss.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

EduTech

Unitec's The Mind Lab and MOTAT join forces to empower Kiwis in STEM

The Mind Lab by Unitec is partnering with MOTAT to move their education programmes to MOTAT's premises in Western Springs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Lightbox

Lightbox and The Mind Lab team up to inspire young Kiwi inventors

Lightbox partners with The Mind Lab to bring Mind Lab Kids' STEM-focused videos to Kiwi children, inspiring invention and creativity in a safe digital setting.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

NZTech

Unitec's Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab make key appointments to continue rapid growth

Louise Webster, Craig Hilton and Lorraine Guerin join the team, while Sarah Hindle, Tech Futures Lab GM has been appointed to the NZTech board.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Don't leave learning the latest tech to millennials

Tech Toolbox offers adults the chance to catch up with the latest technology and learn skills children are already fluent in.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

eLearning

New learning platform broadcasts the lab into the lounge

MindLabKids.com launches, transforming homes into digital labs for young minds to explore science and tech during holidays.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017

EduTech

Top Kiwi teachers win big for digital empowerment

The three education leaders were celebrated at yesterday's ceremony alongside 366 fellow teachers from the November 2015 and March 2016 cohorts.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017

Fintech

MOTAT honours Kiwi innovators with latest exhibition

New Zealand's most prominent innovators are being celebrated at Auckland's MOTAT, showcasing their achievements and setbacks.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Unitec

The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion

Award honours Desirè Truter's dedication to digital teaching at The Mind Lab, inspiring leaders in NZ education.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Unitec

The Mind Lab by Unitec launches location campaign

The Mind Lab by Unitec has launched a new campaign aimed to get teachers to put their hands up to bring its postgrad programme to their towns.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016

Government

Hutt Valley a step closer to becoming Technology Valley

Hutt Valley is a step closer to becoming NZ's Technology Valley following the govt's $15m hi-tech funding boost, says National List MP Chris Bishop.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

The Mind Lab

The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub

Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

Unitec

Kiwi teacher recognised for digital learning

Unitec celebrates graduation of teachers completing Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative Learning).

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016

Artificial Intelligence

The world is changing... and it's not all bad, folks

New Zealand businesses need to prepare for the impact of disruptive technologies or risk losing their competitive advantage, says futurist Frances Valintine.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016