St Andrews Primary is a rural school in South Canterbury where children and teachers have strong ties to their natural environment. They’ve recently become a Kiwibank Predator Free School – but that’s just the latest in an impressive lineup of conservation projects ranging from monitoring endangered … [Read more...] about St Andrews Primary plans to trap predators and feed rescue raptors
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Papa Taiao courses develop leadership and sustainable enterprise skills
Every three weeks, 2-3 senior students from most central Wellington high schools come together for an after-school workshop to help them hone the leadership skills they need to develop their own sustainable, environment-focussed enterprise or project. The workshops continue for the full school year, … [Read more...] about Papa Taiao courses develop leadership and sustainable enterprise skills
Another twenty-one schools become Kiwibank Predator Free Schools
We are excited to announce another 21 schools have been selected to become part of our Kiwibank Predator Free schools programme. The successful schools are spread between Northland and Bluff (literally!) and include a range of rural and urban, primary and secondary. The Kiwibank Predator … [Read more...] about Another twenty-one schools become Kiwibank Predator Free Schools
We’ve teamed up with NZ illustrator to create iconic wildlife poster
We commissioned local artist Erin Forsyth to help us create a stunning poster featuring some of our native species - Taonga o Aotearoa. Our aim is to get the poster into every classroom and DOC hut in the country, to help remind people what we’re protecting by creating a predator free New … [Read more...] about We’ve teamed up with NZ illustrator to create iconic wildlife poster
CatchIT’s ‘natural innovators’ brimming with ideas for trapping
Got a ferret you’re struggling to trap? How about using a milk bottle top filled with milk for a lure? It worked a treat for one child taking part in the Forest Bridge Trust’s award-winning CatchIT schools programme. “Children are natural innovators,” says Liz Maire, educator for the Trust. “Some … [Read more...] about CatchIT’s ‘natural innovators’ brimming with ideas for trapping
Ahipara youngsters lead the way
They’re some of the youngest members of Ahipara’s small seaside community, but the children of Ahipara Sandhoppers are doing everything they can to help their environment from picking up rubbish, to growing plants for butterflies, trapping predators and even deconstructing broken appliances for … [Read more...] about Ahipara youngsters lead the way
Mangonui kids are creative and committed to helping kiwi
East of Kaitaia, near Doubtless Bay and overlooking the Mangonui Harbour, you’ll find Mangonui School. Currently it has just over 140 students in years 1-6 (ages 5-11) and, established in 1858, it is one of the oldest schools in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Teacher, Ryan Kiely says he can see the sea out … [Read more...] about Mangonui kids are creative and committed to helping kiwi
First rat caught is just the beginning for keen Summerland School team
“We caught our first rat yesterday,” 9-year-old Abhinav announces proudly. “We’ve got rats, mice and hedgehogs at Summerland School.” “We found that out using tracking tunnels and chew cards,” adds Gabriel. “We used peanut butter in the traps,” says Ahmad. “They’re at different sites around … [Read more...] about First rat caught is just the beginning for keen Summerland School team
Birds, not rats rule the roost at Lynmore School
Last term Lynmore School in Rotorua took delivery of 10 rescue hens. “It was pretty cool,” says teacher Andrew Doyle. “They’re ex-battery hens. The rescuer rehabilitated them for a week or so, then we got them. They’re laying well. They pay their own way – laying about 6 eggs per day. We sell … [Read more...] about Birds, not rats rule the roost at Lynmore School
Towards a Predator Free Taranaki
A large-scale predator project, the biggest of its kind in New Zealand, was launched in Taranaki today supported by more than $11 million from the Government. Taranaki aims to be the first predator free region in the country under the project, called Taranaki Taku Tūranga - Our Place, Towards a … [Read more...] about Towards a Predator Free Taranaki