Māori Scholarship Experience trip to Wellington
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Te Paewai o Te Rangi is a week-long scholarship programme providing Māori students with the opportunity to experience student life at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and explore the capital city. We will cover your cost of travel to Wellington and back home, your accommodation, and your kai while you’re here with us.

The programme takes place from Tuesday 18 August to Saturday 22 August 2026—with our annual Open Day event on the Friday.

Criteria to apply

You must:

be of Māori descent
be in your final year (Y13) at a New Zealand secondary school based outside the Wellington region (Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington Central won’t be considered)
be available to travel to Wellington and stay on the given dates for the entire programme
be on track to achieving University Entrance.

Application process

Fill in the below form (please note that if you exit this form without submitting, your entry will not be saved. We advise you to note down the questions, write your application in a separate document, and then copy and paste it back into this form).
Email tayla.petera-gerrard@vuw.ac.nz a copy of your academic transcript (NZQA transcript of your most recent grades—can be a screenshot) AND a written character reference (from a teacher, employer, etc).
Applications close Friday 19 June at 5 pm. We will be in touch regarding the outcome of your application within the fortnight.

New Zealand College of Chiropractic Open Day
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
Upcoming Open Day on Saturday 27 June.
This event is designed to provide them with a hands-on experience of what it means to be a chiropractor, offering insights into a profession that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives.
It’s an opportunity for them to explore how a career in chiropractic could align with their interests and goals.

See event information and registration

Massey Unlocked: Build Your Future (Construction Experience Day),
2026-05-27 08:00 - 2026-06-09 17:00
Get hands-on experience and explore pathways in Construction—including Management, Quantity Surveying, and Design. With industry partners involved, it’ll be a really engaging and practical day.

Tuesday 9 June
8:30am–1:30pm (lunch provided)
Year 12 & 13 students – Register here.

School assessments take priority.
Participation requires parental consent, and parents or guardians must notify the school administration to ensure correct attendance recorded.
