Spotlights

for Inspiration

We put the Spotlight on ākonga, environmental education providers and communities who are working together to solve local issues. Seasonal collections of resources are also highlighted here.

Measuring the Mighty: Maths Adventures in Kauri Education

Waikato schools learn key maths concepts through rich tasks related to their local forest and grounds, building skills and values.

Measuring the Mighty: Maths Adventures in Kauri Education

Measuring the Mighty: Maths Adventures in Kauri Education

Waikato schools learn key maths concepts through rich tasks related to their local forest and grounds, building skills and values.

Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Hauora | Nature Connection
Whenua | Land, Soil
Waikato
March 26, 2026
Waikato
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Young People's Voices in Community Decision Making

This article by educator Sian Carvell explores the importance of children and young peoples' rights in climate education and action.

Young People's Voices in Community Decision Making

Young People's Voices in Community Decision Making

This article by educator Sian Carvell explores the importance of children and young peoples' rights in climate education and action.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Aotearoa-wide
March 25, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
council local government climate change action student child children advocate advocacy right rights submission consultation
Te Waka a Māui: A Climate Education Journey

Will Stovall, Climate Change Learning Facilitator, Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Māui shares his learning, highlights and impact on students.

Te Waka a Māui: A Climate Education Journey

Te Waka a Māui: A Climate Education Journey

Will Stovall, Climate Change Learning Facilitator, Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Māui shares his learning, highlights and impact on students.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka | Top of the South Island
March 24, 2026
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka | Top of the South Island
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Tackling Microplastics with Citizen Science

Case studies from Tāmaki Makaurau and Wānaka, highlighting projects investigating coastal and freshwater plastic pollution.

Tackling Microplastics with Citizen Science

Tackling Microplastics with Citizen Science

Case studies from Tāmaki Makaurau and Wānaka, highlighting projects investigating coastal and freshwater plastic pollution.

Moana | Marine, Coast
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
March 23, 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
plastic pollution stem drain drains stormwater wastewater research
Technology Curriculum: Designing for Sustainability

Explore the links between technology learning and environmental education, with case studies, resources & teacher support from TENZ.

Technology Curriculum: Designing for Sustainability

Technology Curriculum: Designing for Sustainability

Explore the links between technology learning and environmental education, with case studies, resources & teacher support from TENZ.

Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Aotearoa-wide
March 22, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
materials textiles food cooking design plan create make stem digital computers innovation pld upcyling reusing ncea
Hangarau: Sustainable, Relational Practice

Explore ideas and resources from Hangarau, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, that emphasise environmental and sustainability contexts.

Hangarau: Sustainable, Relational Practice

Hangarau: Sustainable, Relational Practice

Explore ideas and resources from Hangarau, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, that emphasise environmental and sustainability contexts.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Whenua | Land, Soil
Aotearoa-wide
March 21, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
marautanga Māori kura technology design food biotechnology
Eco-Building: Muddy Feet and Creative Minds

Explore stories, ideas and resources from Enviroschools across the country who are designing and building with nature in mind.

Eco-Building: Muddy Feet and Creative Minds

Eco-Building: Muddy Feet and Creative Minds

Explore stories, ideas and resources from Enviroschools across the country who are designing and building with nature in mind.

Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Whenua | Land, Soil
Aotearoa-wide
March 20, 2026
Aotearoa-wide
house build design cob renewable natural hut outdoor classroom mud enviroschool
Te Kauwhata Community Compost Hub

Para Kore support primary school ākonga in the Waikato to establish this successful example of community collaboration and education.

Te Kauwhata Community Compost Hub

Te Kauwhata Community Compost Hub

Para Kore support primary school ākonga in the Waikato to establish this successful example of community collaboration and education.

Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Whenua | Land, Soil
Waikato
March 19, 2026
Waikato
compost soil carbon garden primary microbes matauranga mātauranga
Empowered Students Share Stormwater Designs

Learn more about how students are addressing flooding in Tāmaki Makaurau with innovative LEGO models and experiential learning.

Empowered Students Share Stormwater Designs

Empowered Students Share Stormwater Designs

Learn more about how students are addressing flooding in Tāmaki Makaurau with innovative LEGO models and experiential learning.

Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
March 17, 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
putatara pūtatara water design tanks swales swale lego stem engineering technology cross-curricular inquiry
Street Art: Children’s Voices and Climate Action

Inspiring stories from Ōtautahi schools, highlighting the importance of arts, student agency and wellbeing in climate learning.

Street Art: Children’s Voices and Climate Action

Street Art: Children’s Voices and Climate Action

Inspiring stories from Ōtautahi schools, highlighting the importance of arts, student agency and wellbeing in climate learning.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Waitaha | Canterbury
March 16, 2026
Waitaha | Canterbury
climate change mural art arts community christchurch
Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Celebrate Seaweek in March with these engaging resources and tools for connecting ākonga with our oceans, beaches and estuaries.

Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Celebrate Seaweek in March with these engaging resources and tools for connecting ākonga with our oceans, beaches and estuaries.

Moana | Marine, Coast
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Aotearoa-wide
September 26, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
sea ocean coast beach shore seashore rocky shore
Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Notice the signs of spring, plant for bees, and protect nesting birds with these resources to support seasonal learning in kōanga.

Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Notice the signs of spring, plant for bees, and protect nesting birds with these resources to support seasonal learning in kōanga.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Aotearoa-wide
July 18, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
bees birds seeds sunflowers maramataka pollinators
Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Collaboration between Enviroschools, students and Porirua City Council produces benefits for ākonga, community and the environment.

Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Collaboration between Enviroschools, students and Porirua City Council produces benefits for ākonga, community and the environment.

Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui | Wellington Region
September 2, 2024
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui | Wellington Region
Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Explore teaching resources, articles and videos to help support learning, wellbeing and actions in our climate-changed communities.

Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Explore teaching resources, articles and videos to help support learning, wellbeing and actions in our climate-changed communities.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Aotearoa-wide
August 28, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
climate change ecoanxiety ece primary secondary adaptation extreme weather
Learning with Nature

Watch engaging videos from ECE, primary and secondary teachers, sharing stories and advice to connect ākonga with nature and place.

Learning with Nature

Learning with Nature

Watch engaging videos from ECE, primary and secondary teachers, sharing stories and advice to connect ākonga with nature and place.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Whenua | Land, Soil
Aotearoa-wide
August 27, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
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