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Ōtanerua Reserve Eco-Neighbourhood
The Ōtanerua Reserve Eco-Neighbourhood Group is a grassroots initiative dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Ōtanerua Reserve.
Empowering Future Kaitiaki: Youth-led Climate Action Along Te Puhinui Awa
More than 100 South Auckland students joined Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua for a hīkoi along Te Puhinui Awa, blending mātauranga Māori with conservation practices to empower rangatahi as future environmental kaitiaki (guardians).
Solar panels and batteries provide the missing link for Te Henga / Bethells Beach
As part of Auckland Council’s Storm Recovery and Resilience fund, the Matuku Reserve Trust in Te Henga / Bethells Beach was granted $32,000 to purchase batteries that can store power generated by solar panels at the Trust’s Sustainable Wetland Education Centre.
Green Thumb Crew: Young Gardeners of Tupu
Meet one of the many groups of passionate young gardeners, responding to the call to combat climate change and actively champion sustainable living in Ōtara.
Kristin School
For Kristin School, the Mana Ora programme stimulated a deep dive into transport and community consultation.
Maraetai Beach School
For Maraetai Beach school, the Mana Ora Climate Action Fund came at an opportune time.
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.
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga Primary’s project involved the creation of a series of educational murals, designed by the school community.