Today is Ada Lovelace Day (ALD), an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). It aims to increase the profile of women in STEM and, in doing so, create new role models who will encourage more girls into STEM careers and support women already working in STEM.

With STEMFest just around the corner (the 28th September to be more precise!) — we thought this would be a great opportunity to take a closer look at STEM Wana, the charitable organisation behind STEMFest, and also a resident here at Basestation.

It’s our 11th birthday on 6th November 2025!

To celebrate this milestone, we’ve created a timeline that captures the journey of Basestation — from our humble beginnings in 2014 to the vibrant coworking community we’ve become today.

Over the past eleven years, we’ve seen incredible growth, welcomed countless residents, hosted inspiring events, and watched Tauranga’s startup and creative ecosystems flourish. Each milestone on this timeline represents not just what we’ve built, but the people, ideas, and collaborations that make Basestation what it is.

Here’s to celebrating where we’ve come from, and looking forward to what’s next!