Auckland Zoo – Te Whare Kararehe ō Tāmaki Makaurau offers an on-site conservation learning visit focused on whakapapa and how living things are classified in te ao Māori. Guided tours of native habitats help students discover the origins of incredible kararehe/animals living in Aotearoa and discover how observing te taiao/the natural world shapes indigenous knowledge, […]
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Our latest newsletter shares updates and resources for science teachers across Aotearoa. It features articles on the Science in a Van founders and the Schools to Skies/Seas 2026 camp, plus a calendar of important science dates, upcoming PLD and webinars, and practical classroom resources covering biology, physics, chemistry, and mātauranga Māori.
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Thinking of registering for the School to Skies/Seas teachers’ camp in 2027? Here’s a short roundup of views from four teachers who attended the January 2026 camp. The School to Skies/Seas teachers’ camp offered around 30 educators a chance to step into the world of the New Zealand Defence Force and see STEM in action […]
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Step into the scene of the crime at MOTAT’s newest travelling programme, launched in late 2025 and now visiting schools across Auckland and the North Island. MOTAT Mysteries turns your classroom into a forensic investigation unit. A vital bulb has been stolen from MOTAT’s historic Mercury Arc Rectifier — and it’s no ordinary lightbulb. It […]
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Our latest newsletter opens with a message from our new President, Jayatheeswaran Vijayakumar, emphasising support, connection and growth for science teachers across Aotearoa. It features a range of members‑only articles (including Social Media Science: Aotearoa influencers supporting classroom learning), a members’ discount for OYLA Junior Science Magazine, and a packed calendar of science dates and […]
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From hands-on classroom experiments to explorations of the universe, social media is opening new doors for science education. In this article, five Kiwi science influencers – a physics YouTuber, a bush-trained conservationist, a primary STEM teacher, a wildlife expert and a fossil hunter – share their passion for science and how they use their online […]
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Set beside the crystal-clear waters of the Tongariro River, the Tongariro National Trout Centre is very much a living classroom, where students can get hands-on with freshwater science, conservation and kaitiakitanga. From spotting trout and tiny water bugs to exploring hatcheries, hydro power, and the big questions around introduced species, educator Clint Green offers engaging […]
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Our first newsletter kicked off the year by sharing key organisational updates, including securing NEX funding to support the rollout of the new science curriculum through regional PLD, webinars, resources, and more. The issue points teachers to the current science curriculum consultation, encourages feedback, and then offers a rich selection of resources and classroom links […]
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2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development Dates with an * occur on the same day each year.
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