Mana Ora
Youth Resilience
Mana Ora Youth Resilience is a Sustainable Schools program that empowers students to lead practical projects building climate resilience in their schools and communities. With a focus on themes like water readiness, renewable energy, healthy soils, and regenerative kai systems, the program links learning to real-world action.
Teachers can register their interest to take part in upcoming cluster events or future rounds. It’s a great opportunity to support student-led inquiry, connect with other educators, and build climate understanding through hands-on learning.
Mana Ora Case Studies
Mana Ora overview
Mana Ora Students Decarbonising Schools was delivered in 2023 by the Sustainable Schools team at Auckland Council.
Pakuranga Baptist Kindergarten
Pakuranga Baptist Kindergarten has been on a sustainability journey for many years, led by passionate head teacher Jacqui Lees.
Beachlands School
Through participating in the Mana Ora Programme, Beachlands was able to streamline their compost collection systems and to generate revenue for future projects.
Maraetai Beach School
For Maraetai Beach school, the Mana Ora Climate Action Fund came at an opportune time.
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga Primary’s project involved the creation of a series of educational murals, designed by the school community.
May Road School
May Road School’s participation in Mana Ora helped to reinforce their role as kaitiaki of Te Auaunga Awa, the body of water that flows through Freeland Reserve.
Meadowbank School
Meadowbank Primary has a long history of integrating sustainability into teaching and learning. But one concept was always tricky to communicate – greenhouse gases and their impacts on our climate.
Wesley Primary School
Wesley Primary School’s engagement in Mana Ora has led to a multi-pronged flood resilience project.
Ōrewa College
For Ōrewa College, the Mana Ora programme offered an opportunity to invest in infrastructure for onsite food production and curricular innovation.
Waiuku College
Waiuku College’s project involved adding to an innovative renewable energy project.
Kristin School
For Kristin School, the Mana Ora programme stimulated a deep dive into transport and community consultation.
Māngere College
For Māngere College, the Mana Ora programme added an extra boost to their social sciences teaching and learning programme.