2026 Raglan PDC

The 2026 Raglan Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is a 10-module learning journey shared across a series of weekends. It offers the same internationally recognised qualification traditionally delivered as a 72-hour intensive course, while creating space for reflection, integration, real-world application and mentoring by local permaculture practitioners and designers. The Raglan PDC is affiliated with Permaculture in New Zealand (PiNZ – the national permaculture body in Aotearoa New Zealand), and participants are awarded certification upon completing at least nine modules and their design project.

Course Outcomes

Systems Thinking

Learning to observe through nested scales and understand how the whole system works together to create balance, stability and resilience.

Ecological Literacy

Learn to see the world through natural systems – the patterns and processes by which nature works.

Applied Design

Apply ecological design theory and practice to a personal project of your choice; apply practical design principles and processes to a range of contexts.

Design Mentoring

Be mentored by experienced permaculture practitioners through your PDC design project.

Skill development and personal empowerment

Learn practical skills that can be applied to day to day life; Deepen your understanding of sustainability and resilience.

International Qualification

Receive a PiNZ affiliated, internationally recognised Permaculture Design Certificate.