Government innovation

Feed your ideas with world-class innovation

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We work with a diverse bunch of people across government, business and the startup ecosystem.

The common thread? Everyone is searching for the same thing: to realise an opportunity. That’s where we step in. We help you play on the edge.

We facilitate, lead, and work with you and your team to help you unlock the potential of your ideas. Our secret weapon is our people and their expertise that builds capability in our clients. We help you play on the edge by giving you the right tools for the job while growing your confidence as an innovator. Whether in person or online, we always strive to create a sense of connectedness, welcoming you into our thriving and energetic hub of innovators.

Let’s innovate together – get in touch with our team today.

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Our team is ready to help you demystify innovation and tackle your biggest challenges. Pick a service and give a shot of innovation to your agency.


Bespoke Services

We work with you to find the right package for your needs. What’s top of mind? Whether you are time poor or are in for the long game, we can help.

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GovTech Accelerator

Do you want to progress your project quickly? Pick an issue, form a team and get ready to put your foot on the accelerator for three months. You’ll come out the other end with a validated solution and/or a prototype. Long-lasting impact you can be proud of.

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Innovation GPS

You can’t change what you don’t measure. We’ve partnered with Victoria University, MBIE and G2G to build a more innovative and creative public sector. The goal? To achieve better outcomes for Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, and Aotearoa. 

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School of Innovation

We demystify innovation for you and your team and show you how to bring innovation to your everyday life and workplace. From foundation courses to facilitation certificates – find your match.

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Creative HQ recently celebrated its 20th birthday and we’ve been feeling particularly nostalgic. We delved into our archives, gathering data and engaging with numerous past alumni to compile the stories and statistics that capture the last 20 years of impact at Creative HQ.

As a token of appreciation, we’re excited to present our 20 Year Impact Report. We invite you to sit back, unwind, and take a stroll down memory lane as we guide you through the past two decades of innovation, collaboration and community.

Click the link below to download Creative HQ’s 2024 Impact Report.

Our work

Good ideas need company. So, since 2003, we’ve been
innovating with government agencies, founders and individuals around Wellington and the world.

Get inspired by these stories of innovation and find out how we can help.

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