Why Choose ExpedNZ?

ExpedNZ is the international division of Whenua Iti Outdoors, a New Zealand based not-for-profit education organisation with over 35 years of experience delivering impactful experiential education programs.

Our ExpedNZ partners enjoy the benefits of our nationally recognised education accreditation and externally audited and approved safety accreditation.  ExpedNZ holds a wide-range of approved adventure activites for groups to benefit from.  Partners can also be assured that our expert educators are fully trained with appropriate outdoor industry qualifications and experience.

A partnership with ExpedNZ allows students to access Aotearoa New Zealand's stunning wilderness areas through our concessions to operate in our
world-renowned national parks.

Reasons to choose ExpedNZ

Wilderness Access

ExpedNZ is located within a stone's throw of three unique national park wilderness areas in which our programs can operate a range of adventure activities.

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Safety First

Run by our experienced and qualified team of educators our programs adhere to the highest of safety standards and NZ adventure activity accreditation with all necessary Covid-19 operating regulations in place.

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Cultural Immersion

Experience authentic cultural engagement and learn about te ao Māori (Māori world view) to expand students' perspectives and enrich their world view.

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Sustainable & Ethical

One of our values we embed in our programmes is Kaitiakitanga. It means that we model guardianship of people & the environment. We attempt to tread lightly in all that we do.

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Ngā Uara / Our Values:

The values we hold as an organisation are embedded in the programmes we deliver, in the relationships we foster
and in how we plan for the future.

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Whakamana

We inspire,
we encourage,
we instil
confidence.

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Manaakitanga

We show respect,
generosity
and care
for others.

Manaakitanga, one of our guiding principles

Kaitiakitanga

We are guardians,
stewards and trustees
of our land
and our people.

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Whanaungatanga

We share experiences and together we strengthen each other and our communities.

Hāpaitia te ara tika pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu

Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations.

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Not-for-profit

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Ethical & Sustainable

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Safety Accredited