Events and courses
Dates and details for events happening in your region.
Paddling waka at the 'On the water' Enviroschools Encounter.
October 2025
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 Te Ao Māori.
| Kaipara | Whangārei | Far North |
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2023 Find Your Future site visit to Hopua te Nihotetea water detention dam.
August 2025
An interactive careers event for secondary students planning on tertiary study.
Participate in interactive workshops run by inspiring industry professionals from Northland’s Primary industries and get a taste of the exciting things happening in their working world.
Download the Find Your Future flyer for more information (PDF 409 KB)
Whangārei | Thursday, 7 August - Barge Showgrounds Event Centre
Far North | Thursday, 14 August - Pamu Kapiro Station, Kerikeri
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 - 13-14 May Assessment day - 17 July |
Kiwi North Skills workshop - 17-18 June Assessment day - 26 August |
Lonsdale Park, near Kāeo Skills workshop - 24-25 July Assessment day - 4 September |
Kayaking on the coast.
March 2025
The New Zealand Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE) Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana - is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea.
Visit: www.seaweek.org.nz for more general information.
Seaweek Teachers Connect | Online Workshop
Thursday 20 February, 3.30 - 4.30pm
- Dive into activities linked to the curriculum, Enviroschools and climate change
- Inspiration for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary sectors
- Connect with other educators to celebrate te moana!
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 | Mid North | Far North |
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Wiegersma Farm Skills workshop - 9 April Assessment day - 27 May |
Pāmu Kapiro Station Skills workshop - 2 April Assessment day - 1 May |
Rangiputa Station Skills workshop - 4 March Assessment day - 1 April |
For further information about these events and courses, contact the education team:
E: education@nrc.govt.nz | P: 0800 002 004