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Tsunami demo smashes learning barriers
In the first project of its kind, a group of scientists are hoping to make a world of difference for young people with learning disabilities who are leading, or are about to lead, independent lives.The...
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Science, Singapore style!
The Singapore International Science Camp has, no doubt, become one of the best and most unique experiences of my life.I can already tell that it has left a lasting impact on my life and will continue...
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Can you find your way without a compass?
How can the Sun, Moon and stars help you find your way across vast oceans? How are stones from a hāngi pit like a compass? What art is hidden in aruhe (fern root)?Māori and Pacific rangatahi find the...
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Where do whitebait fritters come from?
Whitebait fritters. A classic Kiwi kai that's delicious but deadly.Conservationists have warned that the young fish caught and cooked up as whitebait will become extinct if we don't start taking...
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Learning to code like a pro
Public libraries from Dunedin to Gisborne were the venue for workshops to teach students and teachers how to code using free online software.Those who went along created their own Tappy Plane computer...
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Mould in your home, worse than ugly
The students found that some mould types could make them sick, and that the temperature and moisture in all their homes was just right for it to grow.School science teacher Nick Pattison came up with...
View ArticleTracking Pukekura Blue Penguins
Blue Penguins are nesting at Pilot’s Beach but there is limited information about population structure and reproductive success. How many pairs are nesting at Pilot’s Beach? What is their annual...
View ArticleTomahawk Lagoon: Looking after the backyard
Tomahawk Lagoon is a water way of significant ecological and recreational value to the wider Otago coastal community. Little information exists on the ecological health of the lagoon (status or...
View ArticleGabby O'Connor
What do you do on an average work day?I sit at a desk for much of my day responding to emails, reading, writing proposals, communicating with collaborators, and designing and preparing art times...
View ArticleFar From Frozen returns
Interactive showcase – Antarctica and usExplore Antarctica and learn about the potential impact of climate change on it and us through state-of-the-art immersive media, hands-on interactive models, and...
View ArticleErnest Rutherford: Everyone Can Science
New Zealand’s most famous scientist slips off the 100 dollar bill and into a lecture theatre nearly 80 years after his demise.In a solo show for everyone, the Nobel prize-winner is played by Kiwi actor...
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Review of digital technologies
Review of digital technologiesWe are working alongside sector partners to review the positioning and content of digital technologies within the framework of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga...
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Curriculum
Science in The New Zealand CurriculumMā te whakaaro nui e hanga te whare; mā te mātauranga e whakaū.Big ideas create the house knowledge maintains it.Science is a way of investigating, understanding,...
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What lives in the South Taranaki reef?
Communities in Pātea and Hawera have found that life in their backyard ocean is far from grey and boring, with many creatures being just as colourful and fascinating as their tropical cousins.The joint...
View ArticleSolar Tsunamis: In Awe of the Aurora
The Aurora Australis, or southern lights, are regularly visible in southern New Zealand skies. They inspire artists, photographers and stargazers, and fascinate scientists who wish to understand their...
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Anita Frost
What do you do on an average work day?I don’t really have an average day. From working on CAD (computer assisted design) to 3D printing and sound testing, flying drones and meeting new people, it’s an...
View ArticleSir Paul Callaghan Eureka! Awards - National Finals
You're invited to watch the National Finals of the sixth Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka! Awards!The finals will feature 12 secondary school and undergraduate students who will present their ideas for...
View ArticleScience in the City
Scion is bringing its science to the city with a free exhibition to celebrate 70 years of research in Rotorua. Discover weird, wonderful and practical science at this free exhibition.Find out the...
View ArticleStargazing with Canterbury Astronomical Society
Grab the opportunity to become "Skyentists" for the evening, as you and your family enjoy the wonders of the southern night sky with local amateur astronomers.See planets such as Jupiter or Saturn or...
View ArticleAoraki Mackenzie Starlight Festival
Come and celebrate the creation of the southern hemisphere’s first International Dark Sky Reserve!The Festival will comprise a mix of scientific, educational and cultural events over three days. School...
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