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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

Bush School experiences build self-determination and empowerment

Pokuru School has begun a bush school programme where ākonga experience hands-on and creative nature play, learn bush and survival skills, as well as tikanga around interacting with nature. Setting this up has been in response student interest and now provides opportunities to develop skills...

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Fungal infection spreads positive message about biocontrol

Students at Longburn have taken an unusual approach to weed control. Their exploration of how to deal with Tradescantia has led to being involved in fungal release in the weed infested bush to infect and ultimately eradicate it so that natives can flourish.

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KAS takes action for kai

Having access to great kai just got easier at Karamea Area School with the installation of a potting shed and re-invigoration and planting of the gardens. The whole school contributed to the mahi (and lots of planning) that will hopefully reap rewards in the near...

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Nga Iwi School, Māngere, embed Enviroschools Kaupapa in all they do

Nga Iwi School ākonga are flourishing alongside their garden spaces. Young people are empowered to learn about and engage with their Living Landscapes, guided by the rich local curriculum of Enviroschools and taking important messages about this kaupapa home.

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Cultural Diversity celebrated through performance at Rotokauri

School productions are a fabulous place to explore big ideas with the whole school. With everybody involved working towards a common purpose there is an opportunity for creative and inspirational learning that draws on the strengths of the community. Find out what this looked like...

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152Enviroschools
Northland
Te Taitokerau

2 Regional partners
18 Collaborators

316Enviroschools
Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau

6 Regional partners
32 Collaborators

204Enviroschools
Waikato

14 Regional partners
3 Collaborators

37Enviroschools
Bay of Plenty
Te Moana-a-Toi

3 Regional partners

36Enviroschools
Gisborne
Te Tairāwhiti

2 Regional partners
6 Collaborators

74Enviroschools
Taranaki

6 Regional partners
13 Collaborators

72Enviroschools
Hawke's Bay
Te Matau ā Māui

6 Regional partners
2 Collaborators

107Enviroschools
Manawatu-Whanganui

10 Regional partners
5 Collaborators

144Enviroschools
Wellington
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui

10 Regional partners
11 Collaborators

30Enviroschools
Nelson
Whakatū

2 Regional partners
2 Collaborators

33Enviroschools
Tasman
Te tai o Aorere

2 Regional partners
5 Collaborators

45Enviroschools
Marlborough
Wairau

2 Regional partners
1 Collaborator

18Enviroschools
West Coast
Te Tai Poutini

4 Regional partners
4 Collaborators

122Enviroschools
Canterbury
Waitaha

10 Regional partners
9 Collaborators

101Enviroschools
Otago
Ōtākou

9 Regional partners
3 Collaborators

57Enviroschools
Southland
Murihiku

5 Regional partners
2 Collaborators

NATIONWIDE
1,551
Enviroschools
362,200
Tamariki and students
15,700
Teachers and other staff
150
Regional Coordinators and Facilitators
89
Regional
Partners
102
Regional
Collaborators
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