House of Science North Waikato Branch

House of Science North Waikato Branch North Waikato Branch.

The House of Science was established in 2013 by Chris Duggan MNZM with a vision to raise Scientific Literacy through empowering primary school teachers to deliver hands-on science lessons.

From our CEO, Chris Duggan:This was a pinch-me moment!The Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford MP, announced the na...
25/02/2026

From our CEO, Chris Duggan:

This was a pinch-me moment!

The Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford MP, announced the nationwide rollout of science and pūtaiao kits while visiting Stanhope Road School in Mt Wellington Auckland this week. House of Science NZ has been awarded the contract for this work and I am incredibly excited to be in a position to provide curriculum‑aligned, hands‑on science kits for Years 0–8 learners in all state and state‑integrated schools and kura, helping teachers bring science to life in classrooms across the country.

This is a significant milestone for our organisation and a real credit to the dedication of our team. It also reflects the encouragement, advocacy and goodwill of our wider House of Science community, including friends and supporters, and we’re very grateful for the role they’ve played in helping us get here.

The opportunity before us now is incredibly exciting, but there is a lot to do. We are in the process of refining our operating model to allow us to scale up effectively and deliver the contract with excellence. We’re also considering how we can continue working with our valued supporters and partners as we move into this next phase, and we look forward to exploring what that might look like in the months ahead.

And for all my teacher friends, kit delivery will continue in selected regions based on our current reach, with the number of participating schools and regions increasing throughout the year. Full national coverage is expected by early to mid‑2027. Visit our website https://houseofscience.nz if you'd like to be added to the wailist.

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Happy first day of school for 2026!! And the first House of Science delivery for the term.Reminder that these kits are n...
01/02/2026

Happy first day of school for 2026!! And the first House of Science delivery for the term.
Reminder that these kits are now with you for 3 weeks usage. Additional consumables will be made available for the longer period were required. We hope you all settle in well.

Check it out. Find something to do for these holidays
11/12/2025

Check it out. Find something to do for these holidays

26/11/2025

Christmas is just around the corner! If you’re after science-inspired gifts, our online shop has some great options. You’ll find favourites from our resource kits, including the Curiscope Virtuali-Tee from our ‘The Heart’ kit and digital microscopes.

Explore the full range here: https://houseofscience.nz/shop/

12/11/2025

It was selected from over 3000 education projects reviewed by global experts. 👇

12/11/2025

House of Science recognised globally

We’re incredibly proud to announce that we have been named one of the world’s leading education innovations in the Hundr...
11/11/2025

We’re incredibly proud to announce that we have been named one of the world’s leading education innovations in the HundrED Global Collection 2026! The report celebrates 100 of the most impactful and scalable education initiatives from around the globe each year.

Selected from more than 3,000 innovations and reviewed by an international panel of experts, House of Science was recognised for making a tangible difference in promoting education equity, accessibility, and quality in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Find out more at: https://hundred.org/en

HundrED

It's delivery day 🌞 schools will receive their kits today. Nice to see a mural in progress in Paeroa, this is outside ou...
29/10/2025

It's delivery day 🌞 schools will receive their kits today.
Nice to see a mural in progress in Paeroa, this is outside our House of Science North Waikato branch. Volunteers Dave and Helen checking out the progress. We cant wait to see the finished out come ❤️🎨

The Valley Profile article
Paeroa could soon be even more ‘world famous’. This time, for its walls.
Spearheaded by the Paeroa Business Association and largely funded by the Hauraki District Council’s Public Art Fund, a new mural showcasing the town’s landscape will be installed on the side of E Ronnie’s Café on Corbett Street, replacing an older artwork that currently occupies the wall.
Project lead Linley Rose told The Profile that a new mural had been in the making for almost a year, following the business association’s formation in October, 2024.
Following a search for the right artist, the team landed on Wellington-based Regan Balzer to bring the mural to life.

READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/10/23/new-mural-paints-a-bigger-picture-for-paeroa/


House of Science North Waikato Branch
House of Science NZ

Happy Term 4 😃 and delivery day ❤️ All deliveries will be completed today. Have a fantastic first day back 🌞 🚸
05/10/2025

Happy Term 4 😃 and delivery day ❤️ All deliveries will be completed today. Have a fantastic first day back 🌞 🚸

28/09/2025

🥁 Drumroll please… the 2025 Bird of the Year is the kārearea! 👑

The New Zealand falcon has swooped in to claim the crown – again. Fast, fierce, and utterly fearless, kārearea can dive at over 200 km/h and sn**ch prey mid-air. No wonder they’ve charmed voters a second time.

You’ll spot them from wild tussock lands to forests, on the coast, and even city skylines – our warrior of the skies, and the only falcon found in Aotearoa.

But even champions need back-up. Kārearea nest on the ground, leaving eggs exposed to cats, stoats, and other predators. With more than 80% of our manu in trouble, every vote in this competition is about more than a crown – it’s about sparking action for nature.

Kārearea isn’t just a bird, it’s a taonga: a messenger in Māori tradition, a face on our $20 note, a muse for artists and storytellers. Today, it’s also your Bird of the Year.

💛 Thank you to everyone who voted, campaigned, and flocked together for our manu. Behind the fun is a serious message: more than 80% of our native birds are threatened or at risk. Your votes don’t just crown a champion – they help raise voices for nature.

28/09/2025

Tauranga STEM Festival is on this Sunday, and we’ll be there in partnership with headline sponsor Ballance Agri-Nutrients!

Come explore our pollination garden, inspired by the Soil Superheroes – the incredible pollinators of Aotearoa New Zealand. We’ll be in the entrance of the University of Waikato Tauranga campus and would love to see you there!

Find out more about STEMFest here: https://www.taurangastemfestival.co.nz/

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