This Week in Auckland Tech Events

Join us for an evening of networking, pizza, and deep-dive technical insights as the Auckland QA community gathers for the BrowserStack QA Meetup. Whether you’re an automation engineer, a manual tester, or a product owner, this session is designed to sharpen your strategy in the rapidly changing world of software quality. Featured SessionTopic: Shift Left. Shift Right. Shift Everywhere: Using AI to Make Accessibility Everyone's JobSpeaker: Raj Uppadhyay | Engineering Chapter Lead, Woolsworths Accessibility (a11y) shouldn't be an afterthought or a "final hurdle" before release. In this session, Raj explores how the modern QA landscape is being reshaped by AI. We’ll dive into how to move beyond basic compliance and embed accessibility into the entire SDLC. Agenda6:00 PM: Doors Open & Networking (Grab a slice!)6:30 PM: Shift Left. Shift Right. Shift Everywhere : Using AI to Make Accessibility Everyone's Job by Raj Uppadhyay7:15 PM: More Networking & Community Chats8:00 PM: Event Wraps 🎟️ Why Attend?Space is limited! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Auckland testers, share your challenges, and learn how to leverage AI to build more inclusive software. 📍 Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, 18th MarchTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFood & Drinks: Provided! 🍕🥤

Kiwis in Climate – Voices for climate solutions in Aotearoa New Zealand brings together bold and practical visions for Aotearoa to lead on climate solutions. ​Speakers at the launch event include: ​​Justin Sobion, University of Auckland (keynote) Emily King, SpiraDavid Hall, Toha NetworkTessa Vincent, Kiwis in Climate ​​​Pre-order your book here ($45) - please deselect the option to tip to Open Collective Platform.​​Donate to Kiwis in Climate (optional). ​​​This inspiring collection from over 30 New Zealanders shows us that climate solutions can improve our lives, from cheaper energy to job creation and healthier communities. ​Special thanks the University of Auckland for their support for this event.

​Kiwis in Climate – Voices for climate solutions in Aotearoa New Zealand brings together bold and practical visions for Aotearoa to lead on climate solutions. ​Pre-order your book here ($45) - please de-select the option to tip to Open Collective Platform. ​Donate to Kiwis in Climate (optional).Speakers include: Emily King, Spira Barry Coates, Mindful Money Tessa Vincent, Kiwis in Climate ​This inspiring collection from over 30 New Zealanders shows us that climate solutions can improve our lives, from cheaper energy to job creation and healthier communities.