Apr 20, 2026
This year we have had several wonderful camps with all our schools in stunning outdoor locations. This camp I am writing about was no exception, they fully utilized the local bush and lake surroundings, and the students were having a lot of fun connecting to the...
Mar 23, 2026
I recently read an article in the NZ Herald all about how being outside benefits your brain. The article was saying that spending time outdoors might be one of the easiest ways to give our attention span a gentle reset. According to the article, the research showed...
Sep 12, 2023
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...
Oct 11, 2021
In today’s world, not only is the outdoors better for your mental health, but it’s safer too. According to a recent study, only one in every thousand cases of COVID-19 are transmitted outside. Fresh air allows the virus to disperse, rather than build up in an enclosed...
Sep 24, 2020
To support our work we run an annual fundraiser – the NZ Mountain Film Festival. It’s a collection of the best short films from the Wanaka event and this year was our fifth time hosting the event in Hamilton. We were all set for the night of the 12th...
May 18, 2020
Written by Gemma Periam With schools being back today, what type of learning will be valued and prioritised? Will it be just another form of lockdown for students in the hope of ‘catching up’ on what has been missed while learning at home? Will schools even consider...
