Term 4 2023

Term Starts Monday 9 October Term Ends no later than Wednesday 20 December (up to 104 half-days) Source: Ministry of Education

TENZ Wednesday Webinar | AI & Digital Devices

Join our “AI & Digital Devices” workshop and empower yourself to teach Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. Unpack the technologies that have made AI-powered devices like fitbits, smart speakers, and […]

Reform of Vocational Education Webinar

Reform of Vocational Education Webinar with Waihanga Ara Rau 📅 Wednesday 8th November ⏰ 1:30-2:30 PM 🔗 https://go.tenz.org.nz/45UrLyP Hear Anna Douglas Katy Cottrell talk about: – Workforce Development Councils – […]

Taima ki te kōrero – Technology and Assessment

Come along to our monthly ‘Time to Talk’ session and have a relaxed chat about what’s on top for technology educators. Our November kaupapa will be ‘Technology and Assessment ‘ […]

TENZ Wednesday Webinar | Litter Intelligence Education Programme

The Litter Intelligence Education Programme (LIEP) is a flexible programme for teachers and students changing hearts, minds and behaviours around litter pollution. LIEP develops individuals skills and capabilities in creative […]

Waitangi Day

6 February 2024 Every year on 6 February, Aotearoa New Zealand marks the signing of The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The day was first officially commemorated in 1934, and […]

Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana

2 – 10 March 2024 Seaweek is an annual national week about the sea hosted by the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC). Seaweek is a time for all […]

International Women’s Day 2024

International Women’s Day 8 March 2024 International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to […]

TENZ Wednesday Webinar | Classroom Phones – DIY Kits

“Happy Phones” are pre-loved smartphones which have been data-wiped, configured, and boxed up with resources to support learning in the classroom. Used offline, with zero setup, they empower ākonga to […]

Easter 2024

Ngā Mihi O Te Aranga | Happy Easter from TENZ Important dates to keep in mind: Good Friday – 29 March 2024. Easter Monday – 1 April 2024. Easter Tuesday – 2 […]

Introduction to SAMSUNG’s Solve for Tomorrow Competition

SAMSUNG’s Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition challenging New Zealand’s students to unleash their creativity and use STEAM to help improve their communities. Delivered in partnership with MOTAT, and […]

TESAC Conference 2024

Ōtautahi | Christchurch – Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury

13 – 14 April Ōtautahi | Christchurch – Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Explore cross-curricular opportunities and integration that foster collaboration and innovation. Unleash your creativity […]

Earth Day 2024

22 April 2024 Earth Day is a global event where people honour the natural environment and raise awareness of environmental issues that trouble the world. 2020 marked 50 years of […]

ANZAC Day 2024

25 April 2024 Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. Many New Zealanders feel a strong connection […]

Term 2 – 2024

Term 2 goes from Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July (96 half days).   Term 2 has two public holidays to keep in mind: King’s Birthday (Monday 3 June). […]

New Zealand Music Month 2024

May 2024 NZ Music Month is a promotion run by the NZ Music Commission in association with other organisations including NZ On Air, Recorded Music New Zealand, APRA, The Music Managers […]

New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week 2024

6-12 May 2024 New Zealand Sign Language is an official and unique language of New Zealand. It is the language of New Zealand’s Deaf community. Like other signed languages, NZSL uses […]