Orientation
Te arataki ahunga
Orientation is an essential element for our new tauira
At orientation you will be introduced to fellow tauira and kaiako at your local takiwā ako. You will learn the important ins and outs of studying online and how we will support all aspects of your learning journey with us.
Note – the NZ Diploma in ECE (Aperfield Montessori) includes a compulsory 5-day face-to-face block course during week 4, located in Wellington.
| Takiwā | Date | Optional Days |
| Whangārei | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Rotorua | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Palmerston North | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Christchurch | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Manukau | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Gisborne | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Wellington | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Dunedin | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Hamilton | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Hastings | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Nelson | 9 February 2027 - 8:45am | 10 February 2027 |
| Takiwā | Date | |
| Wellington | Week of 25 January 2027 | |
| Manukau | Week of 25 January 2027 | |
| Christchurch | Week of 25 January 2027 | |
January 2027 intake
| Takiwā | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation 1 - in person | |
| Manukau: | Monday to Wednesday 18 - 20 January 2027 |
| Wellington: | Wednesday to Friday 20 - 22 January 2027 |
| Orientation 2 - online | |
| Online via Teams: | Monday 19 July 2027 |
July 2027 intake
| Takiwā | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation 1 - in person | |
| Wellington: | Wednesday to Friday 14 - 16 July 2027 |
| Orientation 2 - online | |
| Online via Teams: | Tuesday 8 February 2028 |
| Takiwā | Date |
|---|---|
| Online | 16 July: 7pm - 9pm |
| Takiwā | Date |
|---|---|
| Online | 14 July: 9am - 3pm |
| Takiwā | Date | |
| Online | Mon 13 July 2026 | |
Ready, Set, Study
Register for Ready, Set, Study workshops to prepare for your programme
This workshop will prepare new students for the start of their course. It will show students how to log in and use the online learning systems, student portal, online library and local Regional Education Centre (REC) page.
Please note:
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You must register to attend ONE live workshop. Choose a date and time that best fits your schedule.
The workshop is not recorded. -
You must also meet any programme orientation requirements after attending your workshop.
Student and Staff Sessions
| Session | Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop 1 | Thursday 14 January 2027 | 6.30 PM | Register |
| Workshop 2 | Tuesday 19 January 2027 | 6.30 PM | Register |
| Workshop 3 | Wednesday 20 January 2027 | 1.30 PM | Register |
| Workshop 4 | Thursday 28 January 2027 | 6.30 PM | Register |
| Workshop 5 | Tuesday 2 February 2027 | 6.30 PM | Register |
| Workshop 6 | Thursday 4 February 2027 | 6.30 PM | Register |
| Workshop 7 | Thursday 11 February 2027 | 6.30 PM | Register |
