Events and courses
Dates and details for events happening in your region.
Caretakers' workshop - getting the mahi done.
Wednesday 17 April 2024
At this free-of-charge workshop, school and centre caretakers / property managers will learn more about waste management, animal and plant pest control and other sustainable practices, plus discover ways to involve students in their work.
Venue | Oromahoe School, 50 Oromahoe School Road, Oromahoe
Register by 15 April | Register online now
Keeping safe on a sea biscuit.
September / October 2024
Enviroschools Encounters provide hands-on and discovery experiences focused on the environment for Year 4 – 8 students. Each year, a new theme gives teachers resources and inspiration for future teaching and learning. Past themes have included: the ngahere, farm, water, energy, eco-tourism, sustainable business and art.
This year’s theme is Ngā Wai - exploring the significance of water, local ecosystems and actions we can take to care for this precious resource.
| Kaipara | Whangārei | Far North |
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Thursday, 26 September |
Thursday, 17 October |
Thursday, 24 October |
Will I find my future here?
August 2025 - dates to be confirmed
An interactive careers event for year 10-13 students destined for tertiary study.
Whangārei | Dates and venue to be confirmed
Far North | Dates and venue to be confirmed
Getting up close to pickled marine pests.
Thursday 21 March 2024
The Marine Biosecurity education module is designed for Years 5-8 and aims to create real-life science capabilities in an engaging learning resource. Visit: www.marinepests.nz/schools to view the Marine biosecurity education module.
This free-of-charge professional learning opportunity will unpack online and practical components of the module. Participants will make the links to their local curriculum, learn about marine pests and their impacts and explore opportunities to inspire student-led action.
Venue | Onerahi Yacht Club, Beach Road, Onerahi, Whangārei
Register by 7 March | bit.ly/MarinePest
For more information about the workshop download the flyer (PDF 1.76 MB).
Setting the trap.
Project Pest Control develops skills and provides qualifications in controlling possums, mustelids, rodents and feral cats. The course involves theory and in-field training, and career opportunities are investigated. See nrc.govt.nz/projectpestcontrol for more information.
| Kaipara | Whangārei | Far North |
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Kai Iwi Lakes Education Centre Skills workshop 2-3 May Assessment day 4 July |
Kiwi North Skills workshop 20-21 June Assessment day 22 August |
Lonsdale Park, near Kaeo Skills workshop 7-8 August Assessment day 17 September |
Kayaking on the coast.
March 2024
The New Zealand Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE) Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana - is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea.
Theme | Celebrating Sea Creatures of Aotearoa
Morag Vasilaki – Northland Seaweek Co-ordinator – is compiling a list of all Seaweek events taking place during Term 1 of 2024. Contact Morag at: [email protected] if you are planning to hold a Seaweek event in Te Taitokerau during Term 1 of 2024, and if you would like to apply for funding for the event.
Visit: www.seaweek.org.nz for more general information.
Fencing the wai.
The Enviroschools WaiRestoration project engages young people and local communities in the restoration of waterways and biodiversity. The WaiFencing project stream develops skills and provides qualifications for building fences to exclude stock from waterways and other areas of biodiversity significance. See nrc.govt.nz/wairestoration for more information.
| Whangārei | Far North |
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Wiegersma Farm, Kokopu, Whangārei Skills workshops - 14 March Assessment day - 23 May |
Rangiputa Station Skills workshop - 9 April Assessment day - 6 June |
For further information about these events and courses, contact the education team:
E: [email protected] | P: 0800 002 004