Doso, formerly Startup Taranaki

08/10/2026

Don't miss this month's Done Something meetup — a candid conversation about cheese, b**r, bikes, business and parenthood, with our own Saskia Thornton.

Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/october-2026-meetup-saskia-thornton

08/10/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended the exciting launch of AgritechX. If there's a commercial solution you'd like to see developed for a problem that's frustrating the agricultural sector, or if you'd like to be part of a team innovating solutions for the industry, or if you have capital you'd like to invest in innovative solutions for the sector, the team at AgritechX would love to hear from you — DM us and we'll put you in touch!

This month's meetup is a Founder Talk featuring the very impressive, and very approachable, Saskia Thornton. Grab your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/october-2026-meetup-saskia-thornton

29/09/2026

Flourish Taranaki got its start at Startup Weekend Taranaki.

If you're like Carla, and have an idea that might change the world, then have we got a deal for you!

THIS YEAR WE'VE RELEASED A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMMUNITY ACCESS TICKETS.

At just $39 — with expert facilitation, amazing mentors and constructive judges (not to mention amazing food throughout the weekend) — it's a steal.

Get in quick for this limited offer: https://events.humanitix.com/startup-weekend-taranaki-2026-yudz2ld3?utm_source=doso&utm_medium=fb

29/06/2026

You might never have started a business. You might not be interested in leading others.

Either way, at Startup Weekend there's no risk — just the chance to create a real business in 54 hours. Work with a team; learn from amazing mentors; master business tools.

Hāwera, 31 July-2 August – for tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/startup-weekend-taranaki-2026
Event info at https://www.doso.nz/startup-weekend

Big thanks to sponsors Venture Taranaki, South Taranaki District Council, Bizlink Hawera, Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Mediaworks Taranaki, iTaranaki Trust

The world's biggest and most successful introduction to entrepreneurship returns to Hāwera. Your chance to join a team to develop Taranaki's Next Big Thing!

29/06/2026

Amaze yourself when you've built a business in 54 hours.

Amaze our expert judges too – like Iain Hosie, biotech director and global entrepreneur – all experts, all offering free advice on your final pitch.

Work with a team; learn from amazing mentors; master business tools.

Hāwera, 31 July-2 August at The Foundry Coworking – for tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/startup-weekend-taranaki-2026
Event info at https://www.doso.nz/startup-weekend

Shoutout to sponsors Venture Taranaki, South Taranaki District Council, Bizlink Hawera, Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Mediaworks Taranaki, iTaranaki Trust

The world's biggest and most successful introduction to entrepreneurship returns to Hāwera. Your chance to join a team to develop Taranaki's Next Big Thing!

29/06/2026

You might be nothing like James Donald, an engineer who started Yonder at Startup Weekend Taranaki in 2017, and Ideally in 2023 (now valued at $100M).

You don't need to be. At Startup Weekend you'll create a business in 54 hours, and discover whether entrepreneurship is for you. Work with a team; learn from amazing mentors; master business tools.

Hāwera, 31 July-2 August at The Foundry Coworking – for tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/startup-weekend-taranaki-2026
Event info at https://www.doso.nz/startup-weekend
Big thanks to sponsors Venture Taranaki, South Taranaki District Council, Bizlink Hawera, Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Mediaworks Taranaki, iTaranaki Trust

The world's biggest and most successful introduction to entrepreneurship returns to Hāwera. Your chance to join a team to develop Taranaki's Next Big Thing!

29/06/2026

Startup Weekend Taranaki is in Hāwera this year!

It might be the start of your global enterprise, like EatKinda — the ice cream innovation that made its start in Hāwera's 2020 Startup Weekend. Or it might show you that startup life is not for you. Either way, at Startup Weekend there's no risk — just the chance to create a real business in 54 hours.
Work with a team; learn from amazing mentors; master business tools.

31 July-2 August – for tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/startup-weekend-taranaki-2026
Event info at https://www.doso.nz/startup-weekend

Big thanks to sponsors Venture Taranaki, South Taranaki District Council, Bizlink Hawera, Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Mediaworks Taranaki, iTaranaki Trust.

The world's biggest and most successful introduction to entrepreneurship returns to Hāwera. Your chance to join a team to develop Taranaki's Next Big Thing!

29/06/2026

If your leadership, strategy, or digital technology skills need a boost, you'll get expert advice from Jacob in a real-world setting as you create a real business in 54 hours.

Work with a team; learn from amazing mentors; master business tools.

Hāwera, 31 July-2 August – for tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/startup-weekend-taranaki-2026
Event info at https://www.doso.nz/startup-weekend
Big thanks to sponsors Venture Taranaki, South Taranaki District Council, Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Mediaworks Taranaki, iTaranaki Trust

The world's biggest and most successful introduction to entrepreneurship returns to Hāwera. Your chance to join a team to develop Taranaki's Next Big Thing!

12/06/2026

If your marketing, social media, PR or public speaking skills need a boost, you'll get expert advice from Olena, in a real-world setting as you create a real business in 54 hours.

Work with a team; learn from amazing mentors; master business tools.

Hāwera, 31 July-2 August – for tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/startup-weekend-taranaki-2026
Event info at https://www.doso.nz/startup-weekend

Big thanks to sponsors Venture Taranaki, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, South Taranaki District Council, Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Mediaworks Taranaki, iTaranaki Trust

The world's biggest and most successful introduction to entrepreneurship returns to Hāwera. Your chance to join a team to develop Taranaki's Next Big Thing!

08/06/2026

Mums, dads, caregivers — everyone should have an opportunity to explore the world of business.

Here's a step-by-step program that walks you through turning your idea into a product alongside your other priorities – Tuesdays 12pm-2.30pm throughout Term 3 at Flourish Taranaki's family-friendly venue.

If you've ever wanted to start your own business, sign up now: https://www.doso.nz/parentpreneur