Tales of timber trickery

Bringing local history alive and taking action for te taiao.

Experience

Students are drawn into an interactive drama when they meet the dastardly Mr McDougal, an unscrupulous timber merchant with plans to log a large stand of kauri forest. It's up to the students to stop Mr McDougal and save the forest... but how?

Using their investigative powers (bird counts, vegetation studies, insect hunts), the young scientists set out to gather enough information to convince the judge to rule in the forest's favour. Tension mounts as the "meddling children" make their submission… Will the judge be swayed?

Students become part history of the Waitakere Ranges and see first-hand how their actions can make a difference. They leave Arataki feeling empowered and inspired to continue the conservation crusade.

Year level

Years 5-8

Maximum students 

One class (approx 30 students)

Location

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Available dates

All year

Cost

Full-day programme: $9 per student

Contact details

Phone: 09 817 0092

Email: arataki.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
300 Scenic Drive
Oratia

Directions: Show map