Join the GCSN Redzone Recovery Minecraft Education Challenge!

Who: Students in Years 4 to 8, working together in teams of 4

What: A collaborative Minecraft build event to reimagine Christchurch’s red zoned areas

When: Tuesday 10th June, Two Sessions:

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Where: Kahikitea Room, Rārākau: Riccarton Centre

Dive into a world of creativity and innovation with the Redzone Recovery Minecraft Education Build Challenge! This event offers students a chance to explore environmental recovery initiatives and contribute their own vision for the untouched red zones.

Teams will enjoy a 40-minute building session, divided into two 20-minute halves, using gaming PCs, keyboards, and mice. It’s a perfect blend of fun and learning, wrapped in a collaborative spirit.

Register now to secure a spot for your teams of four.

Additional places for teams may be made available on request.

Embrace this opportunity to be part of the 2025 Ōtautahi Reimagine Learning Days and leave your mark on the future of our city!

Each school will receive a resource pack providing a rich context for the challenge. Plus, I’m here to help your teams gear up during the weeks prior to the event.

Let’s build a better tomorrow together!

Redzone Recovery - Ōtautahi's new Green Belt. A Minecraft Education Build Challenge: June, 2025

Choose your tickets

Morning session 9.30am - 11.30am (1 per team, with 4 ākonga in a team) ticket

Afternoon session 12.30pm - 2.30pm (1 per team, with 4 ākonga in a team) ticket