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Enviroschools is an environmental action based programme where young people are empowered to design and lead sustainability projects in their schools, neighbourhoods and country.

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Creating Change

Grounding the Vision at Paeroa

Secondary students create a canvas for a Living Landscape The concrete quad area that students had described as "barren" and "boring" has been brought to life after creating a Vision Map last year, as part of the process of becoming an Enviroschool. Local potter, Mike...

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Enviroschools in Secondary Schools - Creating Meaningful Learning For Life

Secondary professional development hui sparks interest Enviroschools Facilitator Jacque Knight stands at the front of the room, directing attention to the image of a person juggling too many balls. The slide, entitled ‘Teachers on Including Practical Projects’, is Jacque’s light-hearted reference to the struggle that...

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​​Enviroschools WaiRestoration flows into other regions

Since the WaiRestoration Hui in Northland in 2018 this project has continued to strengthen and more Enviroschools around the country are collaborating with their wider communities towards healthy waterways.  About 50 people from across New Zealand gathered in Kerikeri for the country’s first Enviroschools WaiRestoration...

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Students’ Actions Lead the Way in Zero Waste Education at Wakaaranga School – a four year journey

Eco Warriors with a Tiny Footprint When you attend Wakaaranga School Gala, one of the first things you notice is their colourful zero-waste station. The school has been proudly displaying its collection station for four years as a way of highlighting their journey toward zero...

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Community Leadership on Waste Reduction Emerges From a Love of Local Places

The natural world has always been highly valued at Imagine Childcare in Petone. As the tamariki, whānau, and team at the centre have become more connected to the world around them, they have begun to lead the community in reducing the impact of their waste...

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110Enviroschools
Northland

3 Regional partners

252Enviroschools
Auckland

5 Regional partners

170Enviroschools
Waikato

15 Regional partners

60Enviroschools
Bay of Plenty

5 Regional partners
5 Collaborators

27Enviroschools
Gisborne

4 Regional partners

48Enviroschools
Taranaki

6 Regional partners
9 Collaborators

59Enviroschools
Hawke's Bay

6 Regional partners
1 Collaborator

61Enviroschools
Manawatu-Whanganui

10 Regional partners

132Enviroschools
Wellington

9 Regional partners

27Enviroschools
Nelson

2 Regional partners

25Enviroschools
Tasman

2 Regional partners

36Enviroschools
Marlborough

3 Regional partners

13Enviroschools
West Coast

4 Regional partners
4 Collaborators

94Enviroschools
Canterbury

11 Regional partners
2 Collaborators

76Enviroschools
Otago

8 Regional partners

42Enviroschools
Southland

5 Regional partners

NATIONWIDE
1,232
Enviroschools
166,500
Tamariki and students
15,700
Teachers and other staff
154
Regional Coordinators and Facilitators
90
Regional
Partners
18
Regional
Collaborators
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