Grow Waitech

Est. in November 2021, a group of Wairarapa local technology business leaders joined together to identify and encourage skills and training for the region.

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

It was awesome to bring a @TechweekNZ event to our Wairarapa secondary school students on Monday - thanks to all for helping make our roadie happen👩‍💻

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

We are proud of @kuranuicollegeN & their efforts in the @VictoryUpNZ HSESL play-off rounds!
JIK went down 2-0 in a close match against PNBHS, finishing 4th overall. GIK were knocked out in the quarters.
Well done to all, we look forward to see you in action next season!

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

Great to see WTA getting behind & sharing the epic work of Kuranui E-Sport teams!
https://t.co/lh0Uy4TxSw

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

Wairarapa people do you play League of Legends or Valorant? Here is an opportunity to compete in an NZ national comp. More details here... https://t.co/4Wzh9bwGct
If you do register tag us so we can follow your progress 😊

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

Kuranui College teams make regional finals of Valorant High School eSports League NZ. Superb!! @VictoryUpNZ @kuranuicollegeN @WairarapaTA

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

Round 7 (final) @VictoryUpNZ results:
Rocket League
WaiCol P1 v St Andrews College - WIN
WaiCol P2 v Wakatipu High School- LOSS
Valorant
Kuranui College GIK v St Patrick’s College – LOSS
Kuranui College JIK v Palmerston North Boys – LOSS
WaiCol (3v3) v Rangtitoto College – LOSS

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

Round 6 @VictoryUpNZ results:

Rocket League
WaiCol P1 v St Andrews College - LOSS
WaiCol P2 v Motueka High School- WIN

Valorant
Kuranui College GIK v Napier Boys High School – LOSS
Kuranui College JIK v Napier Boys High School – WIN
WaiCol (3v3) v Kerikeri High School – LOSS

[NZ Esports @NZ_Esports_]

In an unexpected turn of events, our #EBlacks Dota Open Team will represent NZ in the Commonwealth #Esports Championships.

Our athletes' Road to #Commonwealth hasn't ended - it's just started 😏.

Read more about their journey and team changes: https://t.co/A2ppm6vet0

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

Plans for the weekend? Carterton has you sorted with the Wairarapa Film Festival, get your tickets from https://t.co/MdWOnsRLhV

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

@whizzerchips We've had a look but needs some digging! The teams can be found here - https://t.co/ShsWqeepsG

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

#wairarapa superb news below. Let's get behind our NZ eBlacks

[Snowball Esports @snowballesports]

Ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games, New Zealand crowns their first ever official international representatives — but they'll have to beat the Australians to get there.

✍️ @Alexicon13 @NZ_ESF https://t.co/fMMIdDnXmw

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

ROUND 5 @VictoryUpNZ RESULTS:
Rocket League
WaiCol Prem 1 v Burnside College - WIN
WaiCol Prem 2 v Tawa College NOS - WIN

Valorant
Kuranui College GIK v St Patricks' College – LOSS
Kuranui College JIK v Napier Boys High School – WIN
WaiCol (3v3) v Kerikeri High School – LOSS

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

Yesterday our Kuranui JIK team took on Napier Boys and had an impressive win.
This match was streamed on TwitchTV, catch the action below:
https://t.co/niDJr4gsdD

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

ROUND 4 @VictoryUp results:

Rocket League
WaiCol Prem 1 v Papanui High School - WIN
WaiCol Prem 2 v St Andrews College - WIN

Valorant
Kuranui College GIK V St Patricks College – WIN
Kuranui College JIK Napier Boys High School – WIN
WaiCol (3v3) v Hillcrest High School – WIN

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

ROUND 3 @VictoryUpNZ results:
Rocket League
WaiCol Prem 1 v Wakatipu High School - loss
WaiCol Prem 2 v Wellington College - loss

Valorant
Kuranui College GIK - BYE
Kuranui College JIK v St Patricks College - WIN
WaiCol (3v3) v 2Nuicode - WIN

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

ROUND 2 @VictoryUpNZ results:

Rocket League
WaiCol Prem 1 v Wainuiomata HS - loss
WaiCol Prem 2 v Marlborough Boys - loss

Valorant
Kuranui College GIK v St Patrick's Silverstream - loss
Kuranui College JIK v Palmerston North Boys - loss
WaiCol (3v3) v Rangitoto College - loss

[Get into Games Aotearoa @GetintoGamesNZ]

Was a good day 🎮🙏🤟 @DigitalMaori

And we all now want to find out about Cyber Law....

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

ROUND 1 @VictoryUpNZ results for the Wairarapa
Rocket League
WaiCol Prem 1 v King's HS - loss
WaiCol Prem 2 v Papanui HS - WIN

Valorant
Kuranui College GIK v Napier Boys - loss
Kuranui College JIK v Napier Boys - WIN
WaiCol (3v3) v Kerikeri HS - loss

[Grow Waitech @GWaitech]

Well done to NZ's first EBlacks

[NZ Esports @NZ_Esports_]

This morning at the heart of the Sky Tower in the @LPL_NZ studios, we named our official #EBlack squad for 2022.

We're also excited to announce the first official NZ v AU esports test match coming to you on the 11th/12th of June.

#BackTheEBlacks

[Victory Up Official @VictoryUpNZ]

Last qualifiers are live tonight at 6.30pm, still time to sign up!!! 🏆

[Jerome Faury @JFaury]

Doing an AMA next week at the amazing @wearemanaaki studios with the incredible @missbare_eth - if you have any questions relating to @immersve please let us know!