Boarding Information Sessions 2026

Boys at Nelson College Boarding

Murchison|Reefton|Westport|Greymouth|Hokitika|Kaikōura|Cheviot|Hanmer Springs

Dates

Join Director of Boarding Simon Mardon and Housemaster Mark Cochrane as they travel around the South Island to meet families considering boarding at Nelson College. This is your chance to ask questions, and discover what life is like at New Zealand’s oldest state secondary school.

Enjoy some light refreshments and an informal presentation covering the boarding experience, academic and co-curricular opportunities, and life in the beautiful Nelson region.
What to expect:

Personal introduction with our Boarding Director and Housemaster Mark Cochrane
Insight into our values-based approach to boys’ education
Details on our academic programmes and co-curricular strengths
Boarding life overview: facilities, support, activities, and more
Opportunities for Q&A in a relaxed setting.

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Full list of events:
Mon 9th March
Kaikoura: The Pier Hotel 6.30pm


Tuesday 10th March
Cheviot: The Cheviot Trust Hotel 3.30pm
Hanmer Springs: Monteith’s Brewery 7.00pm


Wednesday 11th March
Murchison: Beechwood’s Café 12.30pm
Reefton: Steptoe’s Emporium 3.30pm
Westport: Denniston Dog 6.30pm


Thursday 12th March

Greymouth: Speights Alehouse 3.30pm
Hokitika: Thatcher and Small 6.30pm

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