March Monthly Updates
Welcome to our monthly updates.
All monthly updates will come from the email address monthlyupdates@nchenz.org.nz it is a good idea to register the address @nchenz.org.nz as a safe sender as all contact from us comes from a variation of this address.
Visit the private members-only area of our website
BOOKMARK THIS LINK!
You can only access this section of the website through this members only link,
so it is best to bookmark it for future access.
NCHENZ Programs and Discounts
You may have noticed that we have had a name change here - to NCHENZ Programs & Discounts. This is to better reflect the role, to save confusion between us and Memberships, and is a great way to start the new year!
This change comes with a new, general email address - programs@nchenz.org.nz (instead of the old offers@nchenz....), however all the relevant program email addresses remain the same.
PRODIGY MATH STARTS 8th APRIL
For ages 6-13. A Math based fantasy game world supported by parents. Adaptive Math questions are required to be answered to win battles and complete quests, earning special in-game loot for your student. A great way to practice and learn Math concepts!
This year (at this stage) we have only 50 subscriptions - so be in quick! Please click Here for more information.
OPEN FOR ENROLMENT
STEPSWEB - A popular online Literacy program, building core skills for Reading and Spelling. Suitable for struggling learners. Please click HERE for more information.
READING EGGS - Reading Eggs makes the learning to read journey fun, interactive, and highly rewarding for students, in a comprehensive learning to read program. Please click HERE for more information.
MATHSEEDS - Mathseeds is one of the sister programs to Reading Eggs, designed for younger students ages 3-10. The program teaches foundational maths and problem‐solving skills while nurturing an early love of maths. Please click HERE for more information.
WRITING LEGENDS - Starts 26th Feb. Writing Legends is one of the sister programs to Reading Eggs, designed for students in Years 1-6, approximately 6-11 years old. Writing Legends is an online writing program designed to transform the way students learn and practise writing skills. This is a school only program. Please click HERE for more information.
CODE AVENGERS- Open for enrolment all year now! A world-leading learning coding platform for students aged 5yrs+. teaching students how to code, logically sequence events, create playable games, and model real situations. Please click HERE for more information.
When programmes are due for renewal Gin will email you from that programmes email address while all the emails are different they all end with @nchenz.org.nz so it is best to save this as a safe sender to ensure your emails don't get sent to spam.
If you've made a payment for a Member Offers program and not heard anything within a couple of weeks, please check your junk folder, or email the relevant program email address. Remember to save the individual program email addresses to your safe sender list too.
We have the following roles available
Social Media
Website administrator
Data input
Full training is provided so if you have an interest in any of the following areas please get in touch
Home Education Survey Progress
The survey is now closed and we are working hard behind the scenes to put all the data into a readable format. So keep your eyes out for its release in the next few weeks.
NCHENZ Website Highlight
There have been a number of queries lately about discounts outside of online programs, so this month’s website highlight is on our Partner Programs, Discount Codes and Affiliate Links page
On this page you will find:
Sarah’s Studio discount access
Adventure & Art Eye Deer discount code
and information on our Partner Programs SPCA and Hillary Outdoors
Members Favourite Resource
Each month we will feature a member's favourite resource. This is a way for members to share with their community, not an endorsement, NCHENZ recommends you do your own due diligence before purchasing any resource, to ensure it meets your needs.
Sorted in Schools
What is Sorted in Schools?
Although the word schools is in the title all the lessons, resources, workbooks, self assessment and teacher support materials are available for free download directly from their website.
“We’re equipping all young people for their financial future, embedding good money habits early on.
Sorted in Schools, Te whai hua – kia ora, is:
A financial capability teaching and learning programme
Government funded and free for all secondary schools
Designed by teachers for teachers
Available for both English Medium and Māori Medium Education.”
For more information please click here
Do you have a favourite resource you would like to share in the next Monthly Notices; Please send it to info@nchenz.org.nz
Facebook updates.
Don’t have a Facebook, don’t see posts, Don’t worry,
the following are updates from our NCHENZ and Navigating Highschool & Beyond Facebook pages.
The Unschooling Summit
The National Council of Home Educators New Zealand (NCHENZ) is pleased to share information about The Unschooling Summit, an upcoming online event taking place 20–22 March 2026
Organised by co-founders Esther Jones of The Unschool Space and Melissa Crockett-Joyoue of Weave ND Community. It is described as being suitable for a wide range of home educating families, including neurodivergent families, those new to or exploring unschooling, experienced unschoolers, and homeschoolers interested in conscious parenting approaches.
Each day of the event will include:
• Pre-recorded interviews
• Live roundtables and workshops
• 48-hour viewing access for each session
Speakers currently announced include Dr Naomi Fisher, Akilah S. Richards, Dr Peter Gray, Amanda Diekman, Pam Laricchia, Manish Jain, Ché-vanni Davids, Sue Patterson, and Kate Robinson, with additional speakers expected to be confirmed.
Further details and ticket information are available at:
Disclaimer:
The National Council of Home Educators New Zealand (NCHENZ) is sharing this information for community awareness only. NCHENZ is not organising this event and does not necessarily endorse all speakers’ views or educational approaches presented. Families are encouraged to explore resources and determine what best supports their own educational choices.
Important Notice to Members - Program Enrollment Processing Delay
Kia ora everyone,
We want to let our members know that there is currently a delay of 10 days in the processing of program enrollments.
Gin is working hard behind the scenes to process all applications as quickly as possible. We would appreciate your patience and understanding while this back log is cleared. If you have recently submitted an enrollment, please allow 10 working days for it to be processed before following up.
To help process enrolments more efficiently, please ensure that:
All enrolment forms are completed correctly.
Your NCHENZ membership number is included in your application.
You include your NCHENZ Membership number, your child’s name or surname and the program name as reference with your payment.
Separate payments for each program
If you are enrolling multiple students in the same program these may be included as one payment.
Providing complete and accurate information helps reduce delays and allows us to confirm enrolments much faster.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The National Council of Home Educators New Zealand are excited to announce another awesome opportunity for you, with preparations for the Fearless Homeschool Online Summit underway.
Save the date April 17-20 2026.
Whether you are just starting to explore home schooling or have been on the journey for years, this summit is designed to bring together a wide range of voices and experiences to support wherever you are.
This four-day event offers:
*Practical workshops from experienced homeschoolers.
*Conversations about learning, family life and navigating the journey.
*Ideas and inspiration you can take straight into your home.
*A chance to connect with a wider homeschool community.
Further information will be available via fearlesshomeschool.com, and on their Facebook page.
Disclaimer:
The National Council of Home Educators is sharing this information for community awareness only. NCHENZ is not the organiser of the Fearless Homeschool Summit and does not necessarily endorse all speakers. Views, or educational approaches presented during the event. Families are encouraged to explore resources and decide what best suits their own educational choices.
About NCHENZ
The National Council of Home Educators NZ (NCHENZ) has been an Incorporated Society since 1998, dedicated to supporting and advancing home education across Aotearoa NZ at a national level.
We are the only nationwide homeschooling body in NZ representing all home educators, and we hold a strong commitment to neutrality. As per our Constitution, we do not endorse or promote any particular political, religious, educational, parenting, or socio-economic philosophy or methodology. Our focus is on creating an inclusive environment where all members, regardless of their cultural background or beliefs, feel welcomed and respected.
We have had zero membership fees for many years to ensure that the organisation is accessible to the entire homeschooling community, regardless of personal circumstances.
Email us on info@nchenz.org.nz