Events and courses
Dates and details for events happening in your region.
Check Clean Dry staff at the entrance of Kai Iwi Lakes.
The NRC Check, Clean, Dry absassadors are available for school visits, outdoor lessons, activities, or events. Sessions help students understand how to stop the spread of invasive freshwater clam (Corbicula) and other freshwater pests.
We can facilitate:
- Interactive Check, Clean, Dry learning
- Identification of freshwater pests
- Tips for protecting rivers, lakes and wetlands
- Demos on cleaning watercraft and gear to stop pest spread
- Resources to support class programmes
Available until 30 June 2026.
Register now
To book in a session or find out more contact:
E: roxannep@nrc.govt.nz
P: 0800 002 004
Paddling waka at the 'On the water' Enviroschools Encounter.
September – November 2026
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: Te Moana, ngahere, farm, water, energy, eco-tourism, sustainable business and He Tirohanga Māori (through a Māori lens).
The theme for 2026 will be confirmed closer to the date.
| Kaipara | Whangārei | Far North |
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Wednesday, 16 September |
Wednesday, 21 October |
Wednesday, 4 November |
2023 Find Your Future site visit to Hopua te Nihotetea water detention dam.
August 2027
A bi-annual event for secondary students interested in opportunities for professional careers in Northland primary industries. Attend interactive workshops run by inspiring industry professionals and get a taste of the exciting things happening in their working world.
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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Location: Lake Waikare Education Centre, Kai Iwi Skills workshop: Assessment day: |
Location: Kiwi North, 500 SH14, Maunu Skillls workshops: Assessment day: |
Location: Lonsdale Park, 208 Matauri Bay Road, Kaeo Skillls workshops: Assessment day: |
Kayaking on the coast.
Saturday 28 February – Sunday 8 March 2026
New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea!
Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre’s (MERC), Seaweek | Kaupapa Moana is an opportunity for all ages to discover the ways our lives are connected to the sea.
Visit: www.seaweek.org.nz for more general information.
Marine Metre2 survey kits
What’s on your seashore and is it changing?
We have survey kits available for schools to borrow.
These contain all the resources you need to investigate either the sandy shore or rocky shore.
- Find information on the programme at the Marine Metre2 website
- For details about kits and making a booking - education@nrc.govt.nz
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.
Land Based Training and Whangārei A&P Society will run school fencing courses in Whangārei and the Mid North this year, replacing the Northland Regional Council’s Wai Fencing courses.
| Pamu Rangiputa Farm, Karikari Peninsula | ||
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Skills workshop: Wednesday, 11 March Assessment day: Thursday, 30 April |
Term one and Term 2 - 2026
This workshop is designed for students to develop confidence and motivation for climate action, wherever they are on their journey from anxiety to empowerment. It is participatory, strengths based and solutions focused!
- Foundations of why climate action matters
- Key areas for emissions reduction in Aotearoa NZ
- Kickstarts high-impact action in communities and schools.
- Finish as groups with the beginnings of Action Plans
- Two 1 hour blocks, one month apart
- Adaptable for year 7 - 13 students
Download the flyer for more information: The Ripple climate action workshop - flyer final.pdf (PDF 1.01 MB)
Register by emailing: workshops@climateclub.nz
For further information about these events and courses, contact the education team:
E: education@nrc.govt.nz | P: 0800 002 004