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...
Jun 23, 2024
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...
May 7, 2023
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...
Jul 20, 2022
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...
Oct 28, 2021
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...
Jul 4, 2021
Our Programme Coordinator, Sophie Milne is taking over the blog today – she shares how she found her passion for the outdoors and turned it into her career: I’m lucky enough to be working in my dream career. If you told me 10 years ago that I’d be working in...
