About us
This is a group for anyone interested in the Python programming language. Join us to learn, share and network!
We hold regular online and hybrid meetings in New Zealand.
You are welcome to join from anywhere in the world - please note our time zone here is NZST/NZDT which is UTC+12/UTC+13. Meetings in this group are via browser-based web conferencing.
Some local in-person events around New Zealand support online participation and will also be listed in this group:
Join the Python New Zealand Discord server 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 online meetings in this group use a BigBlueButton instance provided by the New Zealand Open Source Society using infrastructure donated by Prodigi. Thank you for your support!
Job Ads in Comments
The Python New Zealand committee generally welcomes the posting of Python-related job opportunities in the comments on meetup.com, provided they meet the following guidelines:
- The job is Python-related.
- The job is suitable for someone based in New Zealand, i.e., it is either located in NZ or open to remote work from NZ.
- This must be clearly stated in the post.
- All available job details should be included directly in the comment, rather than linking to an external site (especially not to a list of jobs).
The committee reserves the right to remove any comments — and/or ban accounts — that violate these guidelines, at its sole discretion.
Upcoming events
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POSTPONED, new date TBA: VacExcHndlrs: pathlib vs os
·OnlineOnlineIs the os library superior to pathlib, or vice-versa?
You are invited to a mock debate comparing the two. Two experienced developers will use side-by-side code examples to illustrate and explore common file-system tasks, and invite your comments, questions, and advice.
- os is definitely the old-dog in this fight. It was part of Python 1.0 (1994).
- pathlib might seem like the young-pup, but was first introduced more than ten years ago (Python 3.4).
- Has it amassed its own set of tricks?
The objective is not to declare a 'winner'. Context matters! You will gather informed opinions about when and why you might choose one over the other.
You are welcome to attend. This meeting will suit all levels of skill from Python Beginners and 'up'. It will be run under the PyNZ Code of Conduct (https://python.nz/about/code-of-conduct/).
Come prepared to reflect, comment, and question...
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Christchurch Python Meetup (online) - February 2026
·OnlineOnlineMenno Finlay-Smits: Off-grid messaging with Meshtastic & Python
Join the Christchurch Python meetup virtually. Point your web browser at https://bbb.nzoss.nz/rooms/qik-mr2-6ds-fer/join to access the session using Big Blue Button. The online session will be available around 6pm, with the talk starting at 6:30pm.
⚠️ Note: this meetup event is only for online attendees. If you'd like to attend in person, see https://www.meetup.com/pythonnz-christchurch/events/313291845/ for further details.
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.
Python New Zealand's Code of Conduct applies to all Python New Zealand meetings and participants agree to abide by it.
Join the Python NZ Discord to stay up to date, interact with others or help with upcoming events.
Join our meetings online or in person:
* Python New Zealand - Online Events
* Python New Zealand - Auckland
* Python New Zealand - Wellington
* Python New Zealand - Christchurch5 attendees
Past events
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