
Something to buzz about
Invercargill resident Mia Padgett, 12, has a crack at the Beat the Buzz activity in the New Zealand International Science Festival hub in Meridian Mall, Dunedin.
Mia was successful in moving the loop around a long twisted pipe without touching it.
The festival hub is hosting activities every day until Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
Activities include gaming, computing and technology and hands-on science workshops.

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Something to buzz about
PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON Invercargill resident Mia Padgett, 12, has a crack at the Beat the Buzz activity in the New Zealand International Science Festival hub in Meridian Mall, Dunedin. Mia was successful in moving the loop around a long twisted pipe without touching it. The festival hub is hosting activities every day until Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Activities include gaming, computing and technology and hands-on science workshops.