At Waiaroha we're all about place-based learning. Our downloadable resources will help your students explore Heretaunga's water for themselves, on-site, at school, or out and about.
Te ako me Waiaroha
Learn with Waiaroha
Teaching topics and activities
Teaching topics overview
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Te hurihanga waiOur water cycle
From the mountains to the sea and back again, water shape-shifts in amazing ways.
Ngāi waiCool critters
Meet the incredible creatures that thrive in healthy rivers, wetlands and lakes.
Te rere o te wāTime traveller
Learn how the Heretaunga plains and waterways have changed over hundreds of years.
Te wai ki tōu whareWater at your place
Where does the water you use come from, and where does it go once it leaves your house?
Matapoporehia ō tātou waiTreasure our water
We need water, and water needs us. Discover cool ways to look after our wai at home and school.
Tō tātou mātāwainukuOur aquifer
Discover the water hidden under your feet, and learn why it's so important.
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Te Whare Waiaroha visitor centre – Mon to Sat, 10am to 4pm
Closed public holidays
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