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Explore new and engaging learning resources for environmental education in Aotearoa. Use the filters to find relevant contexts and age appropriate resources.

The Urban Activity Book

Educator Rachel Haydon has compiled 99 ideas for nature activities in urban spaces around Aotearoa NZ.

Book
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Years 4 - 8
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 15, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
city nature connection rewild play art science maths
Wellbeing in a Pā Harakeke

Resources from Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research for running an experiential hauora session, also available in te reo Māori.

Workbook
|
Yrs 3 - 10
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 15, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
Te Tai Unuora | Climate Wellbeing Guide

Designed to accompany the delivery of the NZ climate change learning proramme, this guide focuses on the hauora-wellbeing of ākonga.

Inquiry Plan
|
Years 7 - 10
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Hauora | Nature Connection
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 14, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
climate change ecoanxiety Indigenous Pacific rangatahi
50 Things to Do in Nature

Get outside and connect with nature, with these great ideas created by children from across Aotearoa.

Poster
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Early Learning - Yr 8
Hauora | Nature Connection
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 13, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
play connect fun senses activity poster printable
Waha Civics Education

Using games, videos, and beautiful design, WAHA teaches civics in a positive, motivating and uplifting way for rangatahi in Aotearoa.

Game, Website
|
Yrs 7 - 13
Hauora | Nature Connection
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 11, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
rights social science participation politics law
Kia Kaha te Reo Taiao

This printable resource includes common te reo Māori phrases and kupu about nature, including marine, freshwater and birds.

Posters, Booklet
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All Levels
Moana | Marine, Coast
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Hauora | Nature Connection
true
Aotearoa-wide
September 14, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
moana waimaori waimāori manu bird water ocean maori māori
Tihei Taiao

This series from Te Amokura Productions highlights different tipu | plants, including their uses and how to identify them.

Video Series
|
Years 1 - 10
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
true
Aotearoa-wide
September 13, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
rongoa, rongoā
Rauemi Reo Māori Nature Connectors

Kids Greening Taupō have produced a wide range of rauemi for use in kura kaupapa Māori and kohanga reo, with a focus on te taiao.

Activities & PDFs
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Early Learning - Year 8
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
true
Aotearoa-wide
September 12, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
He aha tēnei manu?

What is that bird? Manaaki Whenua | Landcare Research have produced this bilingual poster to help learn about ngā manu o Aotearoa.

Poster
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Early Learning - Year 6
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
true
Aotearoa-wide
September 11, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
Te Tatauranga o ngā Manu Māra o Aotearoa

Rauemi reo Māori from Science Learning Hub, Manaaki Whenua and the Garden Bird Survey for use in kura.

Online Articles
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All Levels
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Hauora | Nature Connection
true
Aotearoa-wide
September 10, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
bird birds te reo Māori maori kura kaupapa garden survey citizen science
Climate Change Learning Programme

This Aotearoa resource is a science-based, integrated learning programme consisting of user and wellbeing guides and eight modules.

Integrated Programme
|
Yrs 6 - 10
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
false
Aotearoa-wide
August 27, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
carbon transition adaptation mitigation inquiry guidelines wellbeing
Drive it Down! Carbon and Climate Resources

Science Learning Hub resources about Meadowbank School's project with GNS Science, reducing emissions through transport action.

Online Resources
|
Yrs 5 - 10
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
false
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
August 26, 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
climate change active travel transport co2 emissions measure data science scientist action
Our Climate, Our Biodiversity, Our Future

Explore this interactive storymap from Ministry for the Environment, using resources and support from the Science Learning Hub.

Interactive
|
Yrs 7 - 13
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Moana | Marine, Coast
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Aotearoa-wide
August 25, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
glacier, predators, mahinga kai, freshwater, ocean acidification, extreme weather, indigenous knowledge, action, marine
Earth Dreamers

Explore the complex global issue of the climate crisis within local contexts, to foster joy, agency, curiosity and hope.

Learning Inquiry
|
Yrs 7 - 8
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Hauora | Nature Connection
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Moana | Marine, Coast
false
Aotearoa-wide
August 23, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
nature connection taiao climate garden gardens consumerism sustainability regenerative youth activism
I Am You, Papatūānuku

This book is a powerful collaboration between artist and educator Kate Parker and the tamariki of New Lynn School, Tāmaki Makaurau

Book
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Early Learning - Yr 6
Hauora | Nature Connection
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
false
Aotearoa-wide
July 18, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
book picture art student voice
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