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Wonder Project

Curious minds. Big futures. How creativity and science collide in the classroom.

As a student, the Wonder Project helps you explore big ideas through real-world challenges – like launching rockets and designing wind turbines. With guidance from engineers and tech mentors, you’ll learn by doing, not just reading. Backed by Engineering New Zealand and Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, the programme connects your curiosity with exciting possibilities in science, tech and engineering. It’s a playful but powerful way to build confidence, grow your creativity, and imagine tomorrow, your way.

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STEM in action

Real-world challenges with real role models

You’ll take on practical projects like the Ice-Cream Challenge or launching water rockets, with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) mentors supporting you along the way. These aren’t just classroom experiments; they’re real-world challenges that help you connect what you learn with what’s possible. Seeing a role model who works in the field makes a big difference. It’s about more than learning how things work; it’s about discovering what you could do next.

Built for collaboration, challenge, and confidence

You’ll learn to work as a team, solve problems creatively, and keep improving your ideas. These are skills you’ll use well beyond school, wherever your path takes you.

Your mentor brings the world of science and engineering into your classroom. Their support can help you see where STEM can lead, and why it might be right for you.

From flavour to food science, the Ice Cream Challenge will invite you to experiment and explore, building confidence, curiosity, and a taste for discovery along the way.

Backed by industry, designed for teachers

Powered by engineers

Led by Engineering New Zealand and supported by Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, connecting students with industry and imagination.

Built for classrooms

Flexible enough for different year levels and subjects, easy to bring into any school.

Future-ready students

Helping students from all backgrounds imagine a future in STEM, with confidence and creativity.

The Wonder Project

The Wonder Project is a series of New Zealand Curriculum-aligned programmes for Year 5–13 ākonga.

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