Python New Zealand

A big focus of this year is to drive openness and engaged collaboration between the New Zealand Python Community and the Python New Zealand Committee – so we are delighted to announce our new initiative… (borrowed with love from the 'Python Software Foundation') https://lnkd.in/egsAB5pM

The CFP for PyCon AU 2026 (a.k.a Kiwi PyCon West Island) closes soon If you’ve been sitting on a talk idea, this is it – final hours to submit to PyCon AU 2026. First step in the invasion plan: infiltrate their conference. Talks, workshops, posters. All of it. CFP closes 29 March AOE (midnight Monday evening for most of you reading this). Everything you need: https://lnkd.in/ge5rBJQT Worth reading the proposal guidelines and anonymity guidelines before you hit submit. And if your topic fits a Specialist Track, flag it. A few things worth knowing if you’re on the fence: 1. Your talk doesn’t need Python on the slides. It just needs to be relevant to people who use Python – that’s a wide net. 2. PyCon AU actively supports first-time speakers. You don’t need to have done this before. 3. A conference talk is genuinely useful on your CV right now. Go submit the thing. For New Zealand. For the cause.

Have you ever considered speaking at your local meetup? What about speaking on an international stage? With the PyCon AU CFP deadline right around the corner (March 29th AoE), we're running a hybrid/online CFP & Talk Writing Workshop at the Christchurch Meetup. Attend in person or online. When: Tomorrow, Tuesday 24th March from 18:00 (NZDT) Where: Hybrid online and In-person (RSVP for details) RSVP to attend in person https://lnkd.in/enkhbrNM RSVP to attend online https://lnkd.in/epvJBdbX You - yes, you! Have something awesome to share. What do you wish you had known much earlier in your career? Do you have tips that you wish more developers knew? A cool project to share? A profound experience that shaped your tech journey? Whether you are just getting started or have bigger ambitions - join us tomorrow at the CFP workshop to take the next step in your journey.

Last week Python New Zealand held its AGM and we elected our new committee for 2026/2027 Firstly, we'd like to say a huge thanks to our outgoing committee members for their service and contributions over the last 16 months: Tom Eastman, Grant Paton-Simpson, Samantha Nickson, Richard Shea, and Richard Littauer. Haere ra! You've been amazing. We'd also like to congratulate our new elected officers - Kelsey Vavasour, Simon Erkelens, William Hamilton, Matthew Westwood, CA, and Grace Morgan-Maxwell - and welcome back our returning officers Simon Merrick, Danny Adair, and Chelsea Finnie MInstD. Nau mai, haere mai! Finally, thank you also to those who also stood for election - We had 11 amazing candidates and only 8 seats. Thank you for showing up for the python community 🫶 🧡 💙 🐍 🥝

Hey! come join my team and have an impact in the New Zealand Python community in 2026

The Python New Zealand AGM is scheduled for Wednesday 4th March. Nominations Open Now. Online voting from Friday, 20th February. Here's to the New Zealand Python Community in 2026 💙🧡. See how to get involved 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVP-w7cD

Kia ora whānau, Grace here 💛 So… who’s heading to Kiwi PyCon this weekend? This Friday–Sunday (21–23 November) the Python community is taking over the Wellington waterfront at Shed 6 — such a stunning spot, by the way. I’ll be floating around, soaking up talks, learning from people way smarter than me, and probably overthinking what snacks to bring (classic). Can't wait for talks by Benno Rice, Joelle Maslak, Richard Littauer and catching up familiar faces Simon Merrick, Chelsea Finnie, Danny Adair, Tom Eastman, Frank Keating and the rest of the amazing Python crew. If you’re coming too, please come say hi — I’m always keen to meet more Python and tech folks, especially those on their learning journey like me. Here’s the community Discord if you want to join the kōrero or find people before the event: 👉 https://discord.python.nz Let me know — I’d love to connect IRL! Ngā mihi, Gracie 💛🐍✨

👋 Gracie here again! Just a quick heads-up — T-shirt Sales close at 10 PM NZDT today 😲 👕 I 👉 Check out the design here: https://lnkd.in/gssYbCM2 If you want that iconic Kiwi PyCon 2025 tee to rock at the conference (or just around town), now’s the moment to grab it.

Kia ora LinkedIn fam 👋 Gracie here again! Kiwi PyCon 2025 is in just 11 days away! That came around fast! You’ve got till the end of Wednesday to get your conference T-Shirt 👕 order in. 👉 Check out the design here: https://lnkd.in/gssYbCM2 Also, there maybe some Kiwicon / Kawaiicon challenge discount codes for Kiwi PyCon tickets still floating around — but they’re only available for a limited time. 👉 Can you crack the puzzle? https://lnkd.in/gWtafff7 Tom Eastman Eric Light Simon Merrick Chelsea Finnie Danny Adair Grace Morgan-Maxwell Richard Littauer Benno Rice Joelle Maslak

Nothing to see here😏are you heading to Kiwicon / Kawaiicon this week? Be sure to say ‘hey’ if you see us floating around. In the spirit of cybersecurity, we've prepared this code 😉 to score a sweet deal on Kiwi PyCon Tickets. Use 'kawaiicon_GykLa0kAQhA=' for 10% off Kiwi PyCon Tickets. See the link for more details. https://lnkd.in/gWtafff7 or solve a puzzle and get a sweeter deal Simon Merrick Grace Morgan-Maxwell Chelsea Finnie Tom Eastman Richard Littauer Danny Adair