October Monthly Updates
Members Only! This newsletter is just for our members.
Please do not share, copy, or publish it anywhere else. Thank you for respecting our community!
Welcome to our monthly updates.
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
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.
Typing Club - Subscription begins on 1st November each year
Ed Club/Typing Club is an engaging and interactive Learn to Type program for all ages, which teaches Touch Typing with proper hand posture
If you've made a payment for a Programme and Discounts 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.
Special Children’s Christmas Party
We have secured a small number of tickets for our members to attend the special children’s Christmas party for the following areas Auckland, Wellington, Waikato & Bay of Plenty, and Canterbury. For more information please see their website here
The parties are for children who experience the following:
- Life threatening illness
- Physical and intellectual impairment
- Domestic Violence
- Living in underprivileged circumstances
Strictly ages 3-12, one parent/caregiver may attend with each ticketed child, no other family members/ siblings allowed.
If you have more than one child who meets the criteria they need separate applications.
Auckland - Saturday 12th December, The Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane
Wellington - Saturday 19th December, The TSB Arena Wellington, Queens Wharf
Waikato & Bay of Plenty - Saturday 5th December, The Mystery Creek Event Centre, Ōhaupō
Canterbury - Saturday 14th November, The Wolfbrook Arena, Addington
Please understand we have a limited number of tickets and cannot guarantee every applicant will receive a ticket, all those who apply for a ticket will be contacted by us via email to explain the results.
If you would like to apply for a ticket please click here to be taken to the form.
We will be closing this form at the end of the day on 26th October to give us time to contact the families and process the behind the scenes paperwork.
NCHENZ Website Highlight -
Partner Programs, Discount Codes & Affiliate Links
While we have our Programs and Discounts area which focuses on Programs organised, and run by us at NCHENZ, we also have our Partner Programs area which focuses on programs/companies that run independent of us but offer our members discounts. We have arrangements with the following organisations: Art with Meg, Sarah’s Studio, Artventure & Art Eye Deer, Twinkl, IXL, LearnWell, MoneyTime, Phonics Hero, and most recently we just partnered with Elite Tutoring Academy NZ.
Each partner runs their own sign up and payment systems so the processes for getting the discounts differ, go to this website page to find out more about the partner companies and how to access their discount.
Elite Tutoring Academy NZ is a brand-new partnership. While our website is currently being updated to reflect this exciting venture, we wanted to give our monthly updates subscribers exclusive first access to this awesome opportunity.
Elite Tutoring Academy NZ is run by a veteran homeschooler who offers a personalised online or in person tutoring service.
Click this link to check out her website https://www.elitetutoringacademy.co.nz/
Elite Tutoring Academy NZ is offering NCHENZ members a 10% discount. To access this, email memberships@nchenz.org.nz with your membership number and state that you want to access the Elite Tutoring Academy NZ discount. You will then receive a personalized PDF letter to provide to Elite Tutoring Academy NZ when signing up for their services.
Members Favourite Resource - Woven Worlds
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.
Have you ever thought about travelling with your Homeschool journey?
A NZ family will be hosting a three-week worldschooling road trip through Abel Tasman, the West Coast and Otago in March 2027, weaving together exploration, learning and community.
Families can join for one, two or three weeks, and there are early-bird specials until 30 October. More information, contact details, the itinerary and sign-up are available at www.wovenworldstravel.com.
Do you have a favourite resource you would like us to share in Monthly Notices; Please send it to monthlyupdates@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.
Down the Back of the Chair security update.
Down the Back of the Chair (“The Chair”) is the Ministry of Education’s online catalog of teaching and learning resources. Two things you should know:
1) If you already have an account with The Chair, then the next time you sign in, you will need to use the Reset Your Password button to authenticate your account via your registered email address and set a new, secure password. This is a mandatory security update. If you no longer have access to that email address, you will need to contact them directly for assistance.
2) If you don’t already have an account, then you can create one for free and then be able to order various resources free of charge (in most cases) from the catalog as a home educator. There are some items that are restricted or carry a cost. To create an account, you need to email the Orders address on the website, with a copy of your exemption certificate. They will generate a login and password that they will send to you. On the first log in, you should update the password to your own secure one.
Hillary Outdoors camp
There is sponsorship available through the Lions club for teens to go on a Hillary Outdoors camp. This is specifically for those in the Cambridge area.
If you live elsewhere, please contact your local Lions club. See info below, plus the attached poster.
If you are interested please contact David Stent directly...
I am from Cambridge Lions and I am the Youth Coordinator.
Each year we sponsor several young adults to Hillary Outdoors either at Tongariro or Coromandel. Up to now it has been available to Middle School and the High school. However this time and in the future we thought we would offer a trip to home school you adults.
This one is for 14 to 18 year olds and is in the Coromandel from the 23rd to 30th January 2027.
Kind regards
David Stent
Cambridge Lions Youth Committee
Phone 021320038
Note: the funding from Cambridge Lions is specifically for teens in the Cambridge area. Please contact your local Lions club if you are located elsewhere:)
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