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Stories of resilience, climate action and everyday change in Tāmaki Makaurau

Stay up to date with the latest initiatives and community stories about how Aucklanders are creating a climate-ready, low-carbon Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Educational
Educational 15 Jul 2025

Auckland schools reduce emissions with the ‘Wednesday Challenge’

Schools across Tāmaki Makaurau are stepping up to reduce transport emissions—one Wednesday at a time, with the Wednesday Challenge.
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Educational
Educational 15 Jul 2025

From Water Testing to Award-Winning Science

When young people are supported with the right tools and trusted to lead, powerful things can happen. This story from Epsom Girls Grammar shows just that.
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Kaipara Marae
Educational 3 Jun 2025

Kaipara Marae Taiao Wānanga

In the heart of Kaipara, at the foot of Te Kia Ora Marae, the whenua came alive with the energy of ākonga, kaiako, and whānau gathering in unity to celebrate and restore their connection with te taiao.
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Educational
Educational 6 May 2025

Kohuora Park Schools Nature Day

On Friday 2 May, over 120 students and teachers from 10 South Auckland kura gathered at Kohuora Park for a day of discovery, learning, and environmental action.
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Educational
Educational 7 Apr 2025

Westminster Christian School Leads by Example

Westminster Christian School is making waves in its community with a hands-on approach to sustainability.
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Educational
Educational 9 Dec 2024

Rangatahi Environmental Action Leaders (REAL)

Empowering Youth for Environmental Action: Rangatahi Environmental Action Leaders (REAL) Programme
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Educational
Educational 6 Dec 2024

Bunnings Activation Day

Takapuna Normal Intermediate recently hosted a Bunnings Activation Day, where students, staff, and community partners gathered to build a sustainable self-wicking garden bed.
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Educational
Educational 6 Dec 2024

Holistic Enviroschools Reflection

As the ākonga grow and thrive in their time at the schools of Onehunga and Royal Oak, so does the Enviroschools action. 
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Native Plants
Native Plants 30 Apr 2024

Eco-Neighbourhoods Create Fun Environment for Learning

Led by passionate locals, and supported by Pacific Vision Aotearoa, who are actively working towards creating Eco-neighbourhoods and promoting sustainable living, the programme is funded by individual local boards like Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

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