Future Era of Communication: Insights on the Year 2025
Discover the fascinating world of communications at MOTAT's LIVE Day: Communications, taking place in Auckland, New Zealand from September 20, 2025, to September 20, 2025. This family-friendly event is suitable for children aged 7-12 years and is filled with hands-on experiences, interactive exhibits, and engaging activities.
The event focuses on the evolution of communication technology, from the development of punch cards and coding to the modern-day digital revolution. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role of Communications satellites in TV, phone, and internet communications.
One of the highlights of the event is the Get Smart exhibition, which showcases Aotearoa's communication technology evolution. Here, you can step back in time and see how we progressed from room-sized computers to cell phones.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a switchboard operator, this is your chance! At the Telecommunications space, you can try your hand at operating telecom equipment and technology. You can even pick up a rotary phone and give it a spin!
For the more adventurous, there's the activity "Investigating satellite dishes". Here, you'll use an umbrella as a reflector to boost a cellphone's Wi-Fi signal. It's a fun and educational way to learn about the science behind satellite communications.
The event takes place at MOTAT, located at 805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs, Auckland. For more information, visit motat.nz/events/live-day-communications-2025. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of communications!
At MOTAT's LIVE Day: Communications, you can delve into the realms of science and technology, exploring the evolution of communication devices and systems, from ancient methods to modern satellite communications. Furthermore, education-and-self-development opportunities abound, such as investigating satellite dishes using an umbrella as a reflector, which demonstrates the principles of radio waves and Wi-Fi signals.
