Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket
Monday 29 September & Friday 3 October 2025
Time: Various
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Mon 29 September 2025
11.00AM – 11.45AM
1.30PM – 3.00PM
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Fri 3 October 2025
11.00AM – 11.45AM
1.30PM – 3.00PM
Pricing
Venue: Maker Workshop
For World Space Week 2025, Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre returns to Ōtautahi to run their out-of-this-world workshops!
That’s right, Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket returns for 2025! Manipulate mass, reduce resistance, and leverage lift as you get hands-on with aerodynamics! From design decisions to lab-testing1100 to lift off, this workshop will take you through all the steps to get your rocket concept off the ground!
All participants must bring a 1.5l or 2l rinsed plastic bottle
Session Times
11-11.45am: 5-8 yrs old (caregiver supervision required)
1.30-3pm: 9-12 yrs old
This event is part of the September School Holiday Fun happening at The Arts Centre September 20 - October 5 2025
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