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Explore webinars, books, research and other resources that support the learning of educators focused on environmental, sustainability and place-based learning.

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Growing Spaces of Belonging

Research highlights and practical educator guidelines to support the implementation of Unconventional Spaces of Learning within school settings in Aotearoa NZ.

Aotearoa-wide
Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
November 25, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
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Online Climate Change Course

Delivered online by the University of Canterbury, this adult online course is free for NZ domestic learners and runs over nine weeks, with regular start dates throughout 2026.

Aotearoa-wide
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
November 22, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
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Te Whakatika Journal: Spring 2025

Published in November 2025, this issue has articles exploring the benefits of teaching through nature and play, AI in EOTC, maramataka, research updates and more.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Whenua | Land, Soil
November 21, 2025
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Te Mana o te Whenua - Whenua Haumako

Watch this recorded webinar from October 2025 with Rimutere Wharakura and Renee Campbell exploring Pūtaiao resources Te Mana o te Whenua, delivered in te reo Māori.

Aotearoa-wide
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
November 1, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
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Monitoring the Moana

Recorded webinar from the Science Learning Hub, exploring participatory science methods with Sally Carson from the NZ Marine Studies Centre in Otago.

Aotearoa-wide
Moana | Marine, Coast
October 13, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
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Uplifting the Vision of Young People

NZAEE webinar recording from August 2025, with teacher Angie Rayner and climate change educator Sian Carvell, sharing examples of young people leading learning and action.

Aotearoa-wide
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
August 31, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
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Nature Connection in Primary and Intermediate Schools

Watch the recording from our June 2025 webinar with Enviroschools Waikato facilitators and teachers from three schools in the Waikato sharing their journeys and case studies.

Waikato
Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
July 6, 2025
Waikato
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Catching the Wave: Educators’ Perceptions of EfS and EE.

This research is a collaboration between NZAEE and the Australian Association for Environmental Education, with a summary report of findings and proposals for advocacy work.

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June 12, 2025
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Te Whakatika Journal: Autumn 2025

Published in May 2025, this issue has articles on EOTC paperwork, funding schemes, centring diverse voices, fire safety, nature's restorative qualities and more.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Whenua | Land, Soil
May 13, 2025
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Nature Connection in Early Childhood

Watch this webinar recording from March 2025, with case studies from Marlborough Kindergartens highlighting nature connection through local excursions and play.

Hauora | Nature Connection
April 27, 2025
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Education for Sustainability: Teacher Guide

A toolbox of inspiration for teachers of NCEA Education for Sustainability courses, by Lynnette Rogers and Andrea Soanes.

Aotearoa-wide
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Whenua | Land, Soil
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
March 29, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
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Addressing "Plant Blindness" Through Place-based Education

University of Waikato research published in Oct 2024, working with primary and secondary teachers to trial the use of local curriculum units about plants.

Waikato
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Hauora | Nature Connection
March 28, 2025
Waikato
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Ki te ako āhuarangi tōnui ki Aotearoa | Towards flourishing climate education

This NZCER report by Rachel Bolstad and Keita Durie draws on literature from te ao Māori and Western/global perspectives, along with six case studies in Aotearoa.

Aotearoa-wide
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
March 27, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
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Steve Katene: Restoring the Relationship

Keynote presentation from NZAEE 2024 online conference: Steve Katene, Deputy Principal at Heretaunga Intermediate, sharing an Indigenous perspective on climate and education.

Te Matau-ā-Māui | Hawke’s Bay
Hauora | Nature Connection
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
March 25, 2025
Te Matau-ā-Māui | Hawke’s Bay
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The Nature Connection Handbook

A guide for increasing people's connection with nature, from the world-leading research team at the University of Derby, UK.

Hauora | Nature Connection
March 24, 2025
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