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Tuna Rice & Swing-Ball
There are some sights, sounds and smells which instantly bring back memories for people… for me, two of those memory joggers are tuna rice and swing-ball! Let me tell you why. Growing up, I was the youngest of 3 boys and had parents who were very keen campers. It was...
The Power of Small Changes
Our POET Co-Ordinator, Pete Guyan shares his insights from a recent conference and his work in outdoor education - how small changes can lead to bigger outcomes: In the effort to improve, we often find ourselves aiming for significant transformations and big...
Choose Outdoors
Our POET Coordinator Pete Guyan loves the outdoors - but what happens when you have your family in tow and being indoors is the more appealing and comfortable option? Pete has shared with us his recent family adventure and how the best stories can come from choosing...
Hamilton Tramping Club
In today's blog post, we are showcasing a local group - Hamilton Tramping Club who, alongside their passion for getting outdoors, have also recently stepped up and supported our work. Hamilton Tramping Club is a small, friendly Club which has been tramping around New...
Doing The Hard Mahi
Ngā mihi nui ki a koe to our amazing School Coordinators. To honour their hard mahi as part of our POET whanau, we are including a blurb of each of our School Coordinators on our website. Check them out here. Our School Coordinators are dedicated educators with a...
Covid & POET Camps
During this time, where lockdowns and uncertainty around COVID-19 can have a negative impact on mental health, wellbeing is essential. For youth, getting outdoors, exercising, and engaging in fun, meaningful activities with their peers is more important than ever. The...