GDG New Zealand
Kia ora! Google Developer Groups in Aotearoa

Learn. Build. Share. Connect.

GDGs are free, volunteer-run communities for anyone interested in Google developer technology: Android, Flutter, Firebase, Google Cloud, AI, the web and more. Whether you're a seasoned engineer, a student or just curious, there's a seat for you.

Our chapters

Join a chapter on the GDG community platform to get notified about upcoming events and RSVP.

GDG Wellington

Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Meetups, workshops and DevFest in the capital: talks from local developers, hands-on sessions, and plenty of time to chat over pizza.

Visit GDG Wellington โ†’

GDG Auckland

Tฤmaki Makaurau

Regular meetups and community events in Auckland, covering everything from mobile and web to cloud and AI.

Visit GDG Auckland โ†’

What happens at a GDG?

Every chapter does things a little differently, but here's the kind of thing you can expect throughout the year.

Meetups & talks

Lightning talks and deep dives from local developers on what they're building and learning.

Hands-on workshops

Bring a laptop and build something: codelabs, study jams and guided sessions.

DevFest

Our flagship annual conference: a full day of talks, workshops and community.

I/O Extended & more

Catch up on the latest from Google I/O, Build with AI, and other global community events, locally.

Get involved

GDGs are run by the community, for the community. There are lots of ways to be part of it.

  1. Join a chapter

    Sign up on your chapter's page to hear about events first. Membership is free.

  2. Come along

    RSVP to an event and say hi. No experience required, just curiosity.

  3. Speak or volunteer

    Got something to share, or keen to help run things? Chat to an organiser at any event.

Questions

The short answers to what people usually ask.

Do events cost anything?

Almost all GDG events are free. If an event like DevFest has a ticket price to cover costs, it'll be clearly marked on the event page.

Do I need to be an expert?

Not at all. Our audiences range from students and career-changers to senior engineers. Talks and workshops are aimed at a range of levels.

Is GDG part of Google?

GDGs are independent, volunteer-run groups supported by Google's developer community programme. Organisers aren't Google employees, and views expressed at events are their own.

What's this website for?

This domain hosts short links for GDG New Zealand events, so slides, forms and sign-ups are easy to share on screen. If you followed a link that landed you here, it may have expired.

Is there a code of conduct?

Yes. All GDG events follow the Google developer community guidelines, so everyone can participate in a safe, welcoming environment.