Professional Development

Teachers Day Out.


To register - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnX1-ZnfK-Xc3sWCyqNVYV17PUHBzyFqpEO-vp8iKzsONNWQ/viewform


Agricultural and Horticultural Science Regional Hubs.

Focus for the workshop (subject to region): 
**Please ensure you register individually for catering and communication updates**
Light lunch will be provided. Full agendas will be sent to each region by the end of next week.

- Updated HATA resources

- Level 1 AHS review 

- 2025 course planning

- Region specific topics and/or speakers

- Muka Tangata update 

- (subject to launch) Minecraft Teacher training for Agri education version

Please register here: https://forms.gle/fN5VqEVmZWZKjWdu6

Any questions, please contact Suzy Newman s.newman@stpauls.school.nz 


HATA Conference 2025: Harvesting Knowledge - Aoraki

Mount Hutt College, Geraldine and Mountainview High Schools are hosting the HATA 2025 Conference: Harvesting Knowledge Aoraki.

There are exciting field trips planned showcasing the Mid/South Canterbury Region: 

  • South Pacific Seeds, 
  • Marr Farms, 
  • Leaderbrand- Chertsey, 
  • Rakaia Bulbs, 
  • Fallgate Farm (Heartland Chips), 
  • dairy and 
  • horticulture vertical farm systems. 

Programme to be released soon with more information.

Participate in both Industry and teacher-led workshops that will both inform and inspire you.

Enjoy networking and sharing ideas and best practice with like-minded teachers.

**Please Register your interest here**


  • HATA member 2025 Conference Only* $325
  • HATA member 2025 Conference and Accommodation (4 nights in Methven: Sunday 13-17th April 2025) * $550
  • Non-Member 2025 Conference Only $800
  • Australian Delegate Conference and Accommodation: $NZD800.
  • Your Conference Fee includes day catering as per the programme.

Thank you to the organising committee of Fiona, Emily, Katie and Trudy.


Primary Sector Scholarships.


Have you got students going into tertiary education, then get them to check out this Primary Sector Scholarship website. There are $3.5 million dollars’ worth of Agricultural and Horticultural Science and Agribusiness scholarships located at the below link.  Make sure your students have a look.  Both vocational and as well as academic.  We are live at https://scholarships.hata.nz/.  Check it out!

Last modified: Thursday, 17 October 2024, 10:49 AM