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PLD Wānanga for Kaiako & Active Recreation Sector
We invite you to join the Whenua Iti Outdoors team in Te Tauihu for an inspiring 4-day journey of exploration, learning, and connection. This unique experience is designed to deepen our understanding of Te Āo Māori and enhance active and outdoor recreation practices through learning opportunities to deepen our understanding of and connection to Te Taiao.
Check out our 2025 Trades Programmes!
FREE for 16-18yr olds at partner schools, places are available now for 2025 on a range of programmes that earn NCEA Level 2 or Level 3 credits. Take your learning outside the classroom in a supportive setting to build new skills, experience new adventures and new found confidence & friendships.
Capture Your Summer Adventure!
This summer, we’re inviting youth (24 and under) to get outside, explore the wild, and share your outdoor adventure! Create a 2-10min short film of your experience and enter our competition for your share of over $4,000 of prizes! The best films will be shown on the big screen in Motueka in June. Check out the details and start planning your epic summer journey!
"Courses are highly relevant and well planned, with activities designed with students’ safety in mind. The professional staff and ongoing nature of reflective practices help ensure the courses meet stakeholder needs."
- NZQA External Evaluation Report, 2019
"With the leadership skills and self-confidence I picked up, I went on to be the head boy of my school the next year. That's the thing I love about Whenua Iti, you go there to learn about something but you always leave with so much more"
- Student
Learning with Whenua Iti Outdoors
With 35 years experience of delivering impactful education programmes, we are able to meet our mission of delivering programmes that have a positive impact on individuals and the communities they are from.
Through Experiential Learning, connection to our inspiring natural environment and by offering a variety of challenges, we provide opportunities for individuals and groups to learn more about themselves and each other.
Whenua Iti Outdoors deliver single day and multi-day programmes that are specifically designed to inspire positive change and meet the needs of a diverse range of groups.
Want to find out more about a programme or have a question for us? Talk to one of our friendly team - we're happy to help.