Sow the Seed Regional Hub 2026 Workshops

HATA is bringing together the latest industry updates and practical tools to support teaching across the primary industries. These sessions are designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and the evolving needs of the food and fibre industry.

The Sow the Seed Regional Hub 2026 programme provides New Zealand kaiako with essential curriculum updates and industry site visits to enhance primary industry education. Adobe Stock.

Highlights for this year include Ministry of Education curriculum updates and insights from the Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board. Kaiako can also access moderation support and explore new resources tailored to the current educational environment.

Each region offers unique opportunities for rangatahi through their teachers, including site visits and guest speakers that focus on local primary production and environmental management.

Event Details for Sow the Seed Regional Hubs 2026

• Upper Northland: Friday 29 May, Bay of Islands College

• Lower Northland: Friday 26 June, Bream Bay College & NIWA/Earth Sciences NZ

• Auckland: Dates to be finalised, register your interest now

• Waikato: Tuesday 19 May, St John’s College

• Bay of Plenty: Friday 22 May, Zespri orchard to wharf tour

• Hawkes Bay: Tuesday 26 May, Lindisfarne College

• Taranaki: Contact Ross Redpath for connection details

• Manawatu: Wednesday 20 May, Feilding High School

• Wairarapa: Wednesday 24 June, Wairarapa College

• Wellington/Kapiti: Monday 8 June, Wellington High School

• Nelson/Marlborough: Wednesday 20 May, Nayland College

• Canterbury: Tuesday 12 May, St Bedes & Climate Action Campus

• South Canterbury: Thursday 14 May, Geraldine High School

• Central Otago: Monday 15 June, Wakatipu High School

• Otago: Thursday 18 June, Taieri College

• Southland: Wednesday 13 May, Northern Southland College

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