Christchurch Python Meetup - February 2026

Menno Finlay-Smits: Off-grid messaging with Meshtastic & Python

Python talks! Python people! Join our monthly meetup about all things Python. If all goes well there will also be pizza and drinks.

• We meet every fourth Tuesday of a month at 5:45pm (talks start at 6:30pm)
• 📌 Space is limited at the venue, so please only register (it's free) if you really intend to come. Also, as we will aim to provide some food and drinks, this will help us manage amounts and avoid waste. Thank you!
• **Join the Python NZ Discord **to stay up to date, interact with others or help with upcoming events.
• Python New Zealand's Code of Conduct applies to all Python New Zealand events and participants agree to abide by it.
• The meetup will also be accessible virtually. Point your web browser at https://bbb.nzoss.nz/rooms/qik-mr2-6ds-fer/join

Meshtastic provides long range encrypted messaging using cheap hardware and ad hoc radio networks, and Meshtastic devices can be controlled by Python! I'll be bringing along a couple of devices for some live demos.

Finding the meetup: Look for a glass door with a sign mentioning the meetup and head upstairs to the Trade Me office. Call the phone number on the sign if you arrive late and the door is locked.

Don't hesitate to pass this information around to whomever you think may be interested to hear and discuss all things Python.

Join our meetings online or in person:
* Python New Zealand - Online Events
* Python New Zealand - Auckland
* Python New Zealand - Wellington
* Python New Zealand - Christchurch