Ōtautahi’s next top rocket
07 April 2026 - 14 April 2026
Region(s): Canterbury
Type(s): experiences
Who will make Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket? All it takes is a clean plastic bottle, persistence, and some help from Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre. Get ready to launch your own rocket these school holidays:
Times:
Tuesday 7 Apr 2026, 11:00–11:45 am, for 5–8 years olds
Tuesday 7 Apr 2026, 1:30–3:00 pm, for 9–12 year olds
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026, 11:00–11:45 am, for 5–8 years olds
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026, 1:30–3:00 pm, for 9–12 year olds
$2.50 (no BF) per rocket.
Bring your own plastic bottle (1.5-2 litre).
For more information: www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/otautahis-next-top-rocket.
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We have lots of content on rockets – you might like to start with this article that introduces our resources, or browse the range of articles, activities and media under the rocket topic.
In either of these, you will also see some great activities, such as Water bottle rockets, Effervescent canister rockets and the Balloon car challenge. These give tamariki the chance to develop their science understanding as they solve their own rocket propulsion challenges.
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