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New Zealand

Welcome to New Zealand, a land of stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures!

New Zealand is a natural paradise like no other, offering awe-inspiring landscapes from rugged coastlines to rolling hills, the Southern Alps to serene beaches. Explore Auckland’s vibrant mix of modern architecture, diverse dining, and buzzing arts scene, all just steps away from stunning hiking trails and volcanic islands. Embrace outdoor adventure with activities like hiking, surfing, and sailing, and immerse yourself in the wilderness of Fiordland or Queenstown, the adventure capital.

Where You'll be Based

Our New Zealand programme offers a transformative four-week experience in Aotearoa, a stunning island nation rich in Māori culture and breathtaking landscapes. Staying with local families in homestays, you’ll immerse yourself in daily life, enjoying home-cooked meals while participating in a Māori Studies Course that explores culture, history, and language. With a focus on the Māori worldview of the environment, you’ll be exposed to awe-inspiring landscapes and engage in social activities that build lasting connections, culminating in a cultural showcase and farewell dinner.

Developing Key Skills

Your journey in New Zealand isn’t just a once-in-a-lifetime travel adventure – it’s a transformative experience that will help you grow personally and build essential employability skills! Here’s how:

Welcome to New Zealand, a land of stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures!

New Zealand is a natural paradise like no other, offering awe-inspiring landscapes from rugged coastlines to rolling hills, the Southern Alps to serene beaches. Explore Auckland’s vibrant mix of modern architecture, diverse dining, and buzzing arts scene, all just steps away from stunning hiking trails and volcanic islands. Embrace outdoor adventure with activities like hiking, surfing, and sailing, and immerse yourself in the wilderness of Fiordland or Queenstown, the adventure capital.

Choose Your Challenge

Whether you’re seeking opportunities to develop your skills or are passionate about meaningful travel, our New Zealand challenges are sure to be life-changing.

Choose a challenge that aligns with your interests and passions!

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Become a Challenge Leader

Are you looking for your next adventure?

Our Challenge Leader Programme is especially suited to university students, recent graduates and students on a gap year looking to elevate their overseas experience and grow as a future global leader.

“It was a wonderful experience I learnt a lot and felt supported throughout my time with them. I picked up many skills that helped me in later life and discovered a lot about myself.”

Anisa

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