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LEARNZ is a programme of free virtual field trips, taking learners to remote places all over Aotearoa, Antarctica and beyond. Visit inspiring places and access the inaccessible - let us take you there!
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Snowline Secrets
What Glaciers tell us about our changing climate
Glaciers are a taonga and vital to both the health of people and te taiao, the natural environment. Our spectacular glaciers attract tourists, feed major hydroelectric power schemes, nourish delicate ecosystems and act as highly sensitive indicators of climate change.
During this field trip, you will join scientists on a flight along the length of Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, the Southern Alps to complete the end of summer snowline survey. This aerial survey is run by Earth Sciences New Zealand and has been carried out every year for nearly 50 years. You will explore the importance of glaciers, discover how they shape our landscape and how they are responding to our changing climate.
Objectives
The objectives of this virtual field trip are to:
increase awareness and understanding of glaciers, their formation and how they respond to changes in climate
highlight the global importance of glaciers to people and the environment
identify glacial landforms and describe how they are formed
Key learning
Through this field trip, participants will:
explore glaciers of Te Waipounamu and the landscape they have help shape
understand how glaciers form and how they respond to changes in average temperature and precipitation
learn how glaciologists measure glaciers and monitor changes in glaciers over time
discover the importance of glaciers to our natural ecosystems and the New Zealand economy.
Curriculum alignment
This virtual field trip aligns with The New Zealand Curriculum refresh. It covers a range of learning areas, predominantly science and social sciences. Access guidance that supports teaching and learning to align with curriculum goals.
Sustainable development goals
This trip reflects the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 13: Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Thanks to the Ministry of Education and Earth Sciences NZ for supporting this online field trip.
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Conservation in Action
Protecting taonga of the Southern Lakes
Launching November 2nd 2026
Amongst the mountains, lakes and rivers of Wānaka, Hāwea, and Whakatipu a battle for nature is underway. Introduced predators have pushed many native species to the brink, putting intense pressure on fragile and unique ecosystems.
During this field trip you will journey into the stunning Southern Lakes Sanctuary to meet with scientists and local conservationists who are fighting to protect native birds, lizards, and insects from introduced predators. Discover how innovative technology and community teamwork are bringing fragile ecosystems back to life and see what’s possible when people join forces for nature.
Objectives
The objectives of this virtual field trip are to:
increase awareness of the importance of taonga species and conservation of the natural environment
highlight the importance of preserving biodiversity across a variety of habitats
understand the impacts people can have on ecosystems.
Key learning
Through this field trip, participants will:
explore a variety of habitats and ecosystems within the Southern Lakes region
learn how scientists monitor native species within Southern Lakes Sanctuary
discover the importance of taonga species to ecosystems
understand the impact introduced predators have on native species
identify effective and humane methods of predator control and species monitoring
understand how and why taonga species are translocated to new habitats.
Curriculum alignment
This virtual field trip aligns with The New Zealand Curriculum refresh. It covers a range of learning areas, predominantly science and social sciences. Access guidance that supports teaching and learning to align with curriculum goals.
Sustainable development goals
This trip reflects the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 15: Life on Land to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Thanks to the Ministry of Education and Southern Lakes Sanctuary for supporting this online field trip.
Educators are innovators
For over two decades, LEARNZ has evolved into a comprehensive virtual field trip programme for the education sector.
Virtual field trips
A virtual field trip gives you access to online video and audio feeds, activities and much more.
Become part of LEARNZ
Every year LEARNZ offers a variety of online field trips that allow ākonga (students) to connect with people and places all around New Zealand and beyond. No permission slips required! Your ākonga can visit all kinds of places, across a range of learning areas, from the comfort of their classroom or home. Let LEARNZ take your ākonga there!
Contact LEARNZ
If you have any queries about LEARNZ trips, or to discuss how you would like to sponsor this valuable contribution to New Zealand education, here's how.
You can also contact LEARNZ, part of Tātai Aho Rau CORE Education, at:
Email:
help@learnz.org.nz
Postal address:
PO Box 13678,
Christchurch 8141,
New Zealand