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 | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Rotorua | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Palmerston North | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Christchurch | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Manukau | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Gisborne | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Wellington | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Dunedin | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Hamilton | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Hastings | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Nelson | 13 July 2026 - 8:45am | 14 July |
| Takiwā | Date | |
| Wellington | Week of 26 Jan 2026 | |
| Manukau | Week of 26 Jan 2026 | |
| Christchurch | Week of 26 Jan 2026 | |
| Takiwā | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | ||
| Auckland: | 19, 20, 21 January 2026 | |
| Wellington: | 21, 22, 23 January 2026 | |
| Semester 2, 2026 | ||
| Wellington: | 13, 14, 15 July 2026 |
| Takiwā | Date | |
| Online | Week of 16 Feb 2026 - 7:00pm | |
| Takiwā | Date | |
| Online | Week of 16 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | Thurs 18 June 2026 | 7 PM | Register |
| Workshop 2 | Thurs 25 June 2026 | 3 PM | Register |
| Workshop 3 | Sat 27 June 2026 | 4 PM | Register |
| Workshop 4 | Thurs 2 July 2026 | 7 PM | Register |
| Workshop 5 | Tues 7 July 2026 | 3 PM | Register |
| Workshop 6 | Thurs 9 July 2026 | 7 PM | Register |
| Workshop 7 | Wed 15 July 2026 | 7 PM | Register |
