Māehe Manawa Ora Movin'March 2026

Kia ora and welcome to the new home for Movin’March!

In here you’ll find everything you need to run Movin’March at your school. And also lots of resources you can use all year round. If you're planning an active celebration in any other month, let us know – as we may have a few goodies leftover.

We made some changes in 2026 – some controversial even – and we're going through your feedback so we can make 2027 even better (is that a faint echo calling "bring back WoW passports!" I hear?).

We'll keep working on improving our tools, so you can get back to encouraging your tamariki to walk and wheel! Your feedback and ideas are always welcome, so don't be shy to share. :-)

Check out all the resources available below, or visit our friends at Enviroschoolsopen_in_new and Pedal Readyopen_in_new for other awesome activities to keep your ākonga engaged in their environment and community.

Celebrating 15+ years of Movin'March!

In 2015 Greater Wellington made a video celebrating Māehe Manawa Ora Movin'March, an annual programme which promotes walking, scooting, and biking to school.

Movin’March continues to encourage tamariki to choose active ways of getting to school. This story looks at what that impact can look like over time.

Key information

What teachers need to know

What’s new for 2026, get updates, who can help, and where to get help...
Registrations now open for 2026!

Register now for 2026 or find out if your school is already registered.
Tools for teachers

All your Movin’March needs in one place. Learning resources, school guide, newsletter content for promotion, WOW family days, and more…
New: WOW Class Challenge

Out with passports! In with wallcharts! 
Enter class competition online
This year we’re making a bold change – ditching the traditional WOW Passport cards! We’ve listened to your feedback and have an exciting change to the WOW competition. Introducing the Mā raro rānei, mā runga wīra rānei  Walk or Wheel Te wero mā te akomanga  Class Challenge
Rewards which are kinder on the planet!

In term 1 all registered kura will receive a Walk or Wheel prize pack. In 2026 we have a mix of new and old favourites. Use these as spot prizes at the gate, at celebrations, or as rewards for meeting WoW challenge goals.
Packs include: posters, colouring pencils, new moptop pens, bookmarks, and, back by popular demand, socks!
2025 records to beat!

- In 2025 we had 134 schools sign up, with over 35,000 ākonga enrolled.
- We recorded over 180,000 walk or wheel trips over March – a new record!