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 He tirohanga Māori – A Māori lens
| Far North | Kaipara | Whangārei |
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Tuesday 14 October |
Tuesday 21 October |
Wednesday 29 October |
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 |
| 2026 dates coming soon! |
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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.
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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2026 dates coming soon! |
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3 December 2025
Te ao huihui | The ever-changing world
Educator workshop for a climate-conscious future.
Download the flyer for more information: 2025 Climate Educator Workshop A4 flyer.pdf (PDF 3.59 MB)
Register online by 28 November 2025
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