{"id":53,"date":"2026-08-01T02:44:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T02:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahc.org.nz\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-09-06T01:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T01:04:26","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sahc.org.nz\/?page_id=53","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are answers to common questions. If you have a question that is not addressed here, please send us a message via our <a href=\"https:\/\/sahc.org.nz\/?page_id=74\">contact page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can \u0101konga enrolled in Te Kura or another online school attend SAHC events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! SAHC welcomes any wh\u0101nau doing &#8220;school&#8221; at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I join SAHC if I do not live in South Auckland?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but please note our events take place in South Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you have regular social meetups?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, but you can find a list of social meetup groups in the South and nearby East Auckland areas <a href=\"https:\/\/sahc.org.nz\/?page_id=55\u2197\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I join SAHC if I have child under six years\/do not yet have an exemption from the Ministry of Education?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if you are an intending homeschooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can my child&#8217;s younger sibling(s) attend SAHC events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course! We try to make provisions for younger ones at our events wherever possible. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Please note that supervision of all tamariki remains the responsibility of their parent or kaitiaki at all times, in accordance with our <a href=\"https:\/\/sahc.org.nz\/?page_id=85\">terms and conditions.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why do you charge a $21 membership fee?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$20 per wh\u0101nau per year covers the cost of venue hire and materials for core events. $1 covers payment processing fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I attend SAHC events if I am not a member of SAHC?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mostly yes, but there will be an entry fee if you are not a SAHC member. If an event is strictly members-only due to venue size restrictions, it will be clearly posted in the event information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is SAHC an incorporated society?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are online events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online events are SAHC events run via Facebook and\/or Instagram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can SAHC help me with my exemption application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, but we can help you find a person or group who can. If you are new to homeschooling we recommend visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nchenz.org.nz\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nchenz.org.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Council of Home Educators New Zealand (NCHENZ)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below are answers to common questions. If you have a question that is not addressed here, please send us a message via our contact page. Can \u0101konga enrolled in Te Kura or another online school attend SAHC events? Yes! SAHC welcomes any wh\u0101nau doing &#8220;school&#8221; at home. 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