Budding scientists will have the opportunity to learn all about the forces behind what causes earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunami's at three free 'hands-on' science workshops.
The inaugural event is being held by East Coast LAB in the LAB at the National Aquarium of New Zealand for children from the ages of 8 to 11 next month.
East Coast LAB project co-ordinator Kate Boersen said the kids will get to do a series of hands-on activities during the two hours allocated for each event.
"The kids will be scientists themselves and they will get to conduct a whole lot of different science experiments so it is really about exploring their curiosity around science and with a focus on natural hazards."
She noted that they wanted to get a gauge of whether people are interested in holding more events like these.