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
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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
Kiwibank Predator Free Schools announced
Predator Free New Zealand Trust has selected the ten schools that will take part in the inaugural Kiwibank Predator Free Schools programme. Over 75 schools applied to be part of the programme and the Trust were impressed by the high calibre of applications and the exciting plans schools had to … [Read more...] about Kiwibank Predator Free Schools announced
Curious Minds project lets kids keep tabs on their tabbies
The secret lives of Taranaki’s pet cats are currently being revealed – thanks to project funding from Curious Minds which has enabled the purchase of 60 cat harnesses fitted with GPS tracking devices. If you live in Taranaki and you’ve always wondered where your cat goes when it’s not at home, now … [Read more...] about Curious Minds project lets kids keep tabs on their tabbies
Children’s author goes ‘predator free’ in latest adventure novel
‘When children’s author, Jon Tucker, was a teenager growing up in Nelson, he married the girl next door and they began to build a boat together; not just a dinghy or small sailboat, but an “old-fashioned, romantic” traditional ketch that they named ‘New Zealand Maid’. Jon and Babs later … [Read more...] about Children’s author goes ‘predator free’ in latest adventure novel
Tangihua Lions Lodge expands its outdoor programme to combat predators
Gerald Mannion has a story about the ‘moment of truth’ when he and fellow Tangihua Lions Lodge trustees realised just how much damage introduced predators had done to their forest. But first, a little background... Thirty years ago, the Whangarei Mid Western Lions, a bunch of local farmers, … [Read more...] about Tangihua Lions Lodge expands its outdoor programme to combat predators
Uruti children are Kiwi Kids
In the remote, rural valley of Uruti in North Taranaki, the 16 children at local Uruti School are bursting with pride. They’ve just taken out an Environmental Action in Education Award and have a handsome trophy to prove it. Uruti is a small school with a big community heart and when the children … [Read more...] about Uruti children are Kiwi Kids
Gourmet Delights for Rodney Predators by Kate Guthrie
The mice, rats, stoats, ferrets and possums in Rodney have been dining in style recently and many paid for it with their lives. Bacon, peanut butter and even blue vein cheese were all on the menu as the children at Kaipara Flats, Tomarata and Tauhoa Schools experimented to find out what baits worked … [Read more...] about Gourmet Delights for Rodney Predators by Kate Guthrie