Nau Mai ki Enviroschools

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

Stepping into the natural backyard

Research shows that experiences in nature are fundamental to people taking action to care for our environment. Find out how Konini School is building an ongoing relationship with nature in their local area and embedding this into the fabric of school life.

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He Taonga o Kaitiakitanga

Enviroschools Te Upoko o Te Ika a Māui was gifted te Taonga o Kaitiakitanga, a Māui dolphin artwork and now this has been passed around the region, providing a catalyst for learning, connections and action. Learn more about how each kaitiaki Enviroschool has responded to...

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On a mission to improve science teaching and learning

Over the past five years, science-loving teacher Matt Robertson has been on a mission to improve science teaching and learning at Witherlea School, a Year 1 – 6 school in Blenheim, Marlborough. After returning from a Science Teaching Leadership Programme he worked with others created...

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Understanding our awa – developing a collaborative approach to monitoring microplastics

Josh Sullivan, Enviroschools Southland facilitator, tells us about an interesting project emerging from collaboration between Southern Institute of Technology and local Enviroschools and communities. They have been collecting samples from local waterways, tracking data and learning about microplastics with the aim of improving waterway health.

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Students Inspired to bring about whole school Recycling at Kuranui College

“Inspire Time” at Kuranui College, in Greytown, provided the ideal opportunity for Cameron, Ngakau, Aleisha, Jeremy and teacher Rachel, to investigate and initiate a long overdue school-wide recycling system. The students articulated two main drivers for recycling - to reduce the amount of waste sent...

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134Enviroschools
Northland
Te Taitokerau

3 Regional partners

287Enviroschools
Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau

5 Regional partners

186Enviroschools
Waikato

14 Regional partners

29Enviroschools
Bay of Plenty
Te Moana-a-Toi

3 Regional partners

27Enviroschools
Gisborne
Te Tairāwhiti

4 Regional partners
6 Collaborators

60Enviroschools
Taranaki

6 Regional partners
10 Collaborators

68Enviroschools
Hawke's Bay
Te Matau ā Māui

5 Regional partners
2 Collaborators

80Enviroschools
Manawatu-Whanganui

10 Regional partners

133Enviroschools
Wellington
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui

9 Regional partners
7 Collaborators

29Enviroschools
Nelson
Whakatū

2 Regional partners

29Enviroschools
Tasman
Aorere

2 Regional partners

36Enviroschools
Marlborough
Wairau

3 Regional partners

15Enviroschools
West Coast
Te Tai Poutini

4 Regional partners
5 Collaborators

101Enviroschools
Canterbury
Waitaha

10 Regional partners
2 Collaborators

91Enviroschools
Otago
Ōtākou

8 Regional partners
3 Collaborators

51Enviroschools
Southland
Murihiku

5 Regional partners

NATIONWIDE
1,359
Enviroschools
327,200
Tamariki and students
15,700
Teachers and other staff
149
Regional Coordinators and Facilitators
87
Regional
Partners
33
Regional
Collaborators
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