This popular conference is tailor-made by principals for rural and teaching principals with a mix of inspirational keynotes, practical workshops, networking and hauora opportunities. It’s a great way to use any remaining Professional Coaching and Wellbeing Funding.This year’s theme: He awa whiria refers to the braided rivers of the Canterbury Plains and is a metaphor for integrating knowledge streams.
Don’t miss out! Register here.
Keynote speakers
Dr Lucy Hone
Dr Lucy Hone is an Adjunct Senior Professor at the University of Canterbury, a co-director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, an award winning academic researcher, best-selling author and blogger for Psychology Today.
Having been trained by the thought-leaders in resilience at the University of Pennsylvania, Lucy went on to attain her PhD at AUT. She now assists organisations globally “ from the UN and government agencies, to Fortune 100 companies and schools “ distilling the best of resilience science into actionable tools.
Her research has been published in leading academic journals and her TED talk went viral during the Covid pandemic, putting it in the Top 20 of 2020 and the most watched by any New Zealander.
She says, if all your mindfulness apps, yoga retreats, and gratitude practices aren't working, you need a better understanding of resilience!
Here to make that happen is Dr Lucy Hone.
Nic Low
NZ-born, Melbourne & Christchurch-based, Ngāi Tahu-descended award-winning writer, artist and co-director of WORD Christchurch.
Accommodation
- Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, 52 Cathedal Square & IBIS, 107 Hereford Street: 15% discount off website rate. Valid between 27 - 6 June 2025 (offer is valid up to 14 days prior to arrival and rates are subject to availability).
Book here. - Fable, 166 Gloucester Street15% discount off their website rate.
Valid between 27 May - 6 June 2025
Booking code: RTPC25 - Chateau on the Park, 189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton
10% discount off room rate. Book online, phone or email: Please quote GNZEI if booking via Phone (03 343 9750) or E-mail or email CHCNZ_RES@hilton.com.
Explore Ōtautahi
Paddy McNaughton’s
Velocity Karts
CodeBreakers
Escape Artists
The Poplar Social Club
Riverside Market
Little High Eatery
New Regent Quarter
Duel Darts
Christchurch Gondola
Canterbury Museum
International Antarctic Centre
Orana Wildlife Park
Christchurch Tram
Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
Quake City
Amiki Tours
He Puna Taimoana
Sponsors
Gold Sponsors:
- SchoolDocs is the online policy and procedure service trusted by more than 75% of all NZ schools.
- Te Rito Maioha are leaders in primary and early childhood education – growing kaiako, leaders, knowledge and bicultural teaching practice so tamariki learn and thrive. Te Rito Maioha is rated as a Category 1 provider by NZQA and scored ‘Highly Confident’ in Educational Performance and Capability in Self-Assessment. This means you can have absolute confidence in all our programmes. Te Rito Maioha offers two primary qualifications which lead to teacher registration: Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary).
- Schooled are here for your next level financial services and educational support.
Silver Sponsors:
- EATucation is an innovative well-being focused Social Enterprise dedicated to delivering life changing, evidence-based food & environment education to students of all ages.
- HealthCarePlus. Your union owned Membership Benefits Programme established by NZEI Te Riu Roa to support their member's financial, physical, and mental, health & wellbeing.
- Educated Furniture is designed and built to stand the test of time and can be customised to cater to all age groups, including early childhood centres, primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutes.
- At Playground Creations, our unique and locally made playgrounds provide a training ground for children to play and learn in a natural environment. They’re a place where children can challenge themselves physically, mentally and emotionally.
- Carus provides painting and aftercare services specifically for schools across the motu — no matter your location!
After working with schools from Northland to Stewart Island, we understand the unique needs and challenges of rural schools. Our team focuses on quality, safety, and minimising disruptions for students, staff, and visitors, making school maintenance as smooth as possible.
Come meet us, have a chat, and try your luck on our prize wheel! - Teamturf has a comprehensive range of artificial turf surfaces designed for primary, intermediate and secondary schools. For more information and examples of our work, go to their website. Or email them at: info@teamturf.co.nz
Custom Sponsors:
- Learning Network NZ is a not-for-profit trust committed to supporting New Zealand educators with professional learning that inspires.