2026 Raglan PDC

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>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.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading --></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Course Outcomes</h2> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --></p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Systems Thinking</strong></h4> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Learning to observe through nested scales and understand how the whole system works together to create balance, stability and resilience.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --></p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Ecological Literacy</h4> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Learn to see the world through natural systems – the patterns and processes by which nature works.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --></p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Applied Design</strong></h4> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Apply ecological design theory and practice to a personal project of your choice; apply practical design principles and processes to a range of contexts.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --></p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Design Mentoring</strong></h4> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Be mentored by experienced permaculture practitioners through your PDC design project.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --></p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Skill development and personal empowerment</strong></h4> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Learn practical skills that can be applied to day to day life; Deepen your understanding of sustainability and resilience.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --></p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>International Qualification</strong></h4> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Receive a PiNZ affiliated, internationally recognised Permaculture Design Certificate.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p>