There are several education programmes provided by organisations and groups around the region.
Ngā hōtaka ako ukaukatanga Sustainability education programmes
Sustainability organisations
Get involved with one of the many sustainability organisations across Auckland.
Ark in the Park
Ark in the Park is a community conservation project in the Waitākere Ranges.
Visit Ark in the Park for more information.
Beautification Trust
A group that empowers south Auckland communities by fostering connection and pride in the area. They do this through:
- environmental education
- clean-ups
- tree planting
- beautification projects.
Visit Beautification Trust for more information.
BLAKE
This organisation helps people become environmental leaders and inspires action on climate change through:
- adventure-based learning
- conservation programmes
- citizen science Regular people who are not professional scientists help with research. They might collect data, observe nature, take pictures or answer questions to help scientists learn more about the world. projects.
Visit BLAKE for more information.
Climate Club
Climate Club is a youth-led movement that encourages climate action to build a sustainable future through:
- community projects
- education
- advocacy.
Visit Climate Club for more information.
CUE Haven
CUE Haven is a haven for native New Zealand plants and animals by the Kaipara Harbour.
Visit CUE Haven for more information.
Department of Conservation (DOC)
DOC provides authentic opportunities for learning and gives schools an opportunity to connect with their natural environments.
Visit the DOC website for more information.
EcoMatters
EcoMatters supports the community with knowledge and tools to restore nature, reduce waste, ride and fix bikes and live more sustainably.
Visit EcoMatters for more information.
Forest Bridge Trust
Builds ecological corridors Strips of land that connect habitats. in Rodney to connect and restore native bush that supports thriving wildlife and farms.
Visit Forest Bridge Trust for more information.
Garden to Table
Teaches children lifelong food skills through growing, harvesting, cooking and sharing fresh food.
Visit Garden to Table for more information.
Kiwi Conservation Club
The club arranges adventures for members to explore local environments. It also produces ‘Wild Things’ magazine for kids, which has a range of articles, games and activities.
Visit Kiwi Conservation Club for more information.
Māngere Family Service Centre
Fosters community wellbeing in Māngere through early childhood education, social services and whānau support.
Visit Māngere Family Service Centre for more information.
MAU Studio
A social design studio that works with community groups in south Auckland to improve local spaces and create practical solutions to urban development challenges.
Visit MAU Studio for more information.
Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp (MOEC)
Set in the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, MOEC offers a large range of both instructor-led and self-supervised activities to achieve learning objectives.
Visit Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp for more information.
Para Kore ki Tāmaki
Provides Kaupapa Māori Māori approach or customary practice which incorporates the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values of Māori society. waste reduction programmes that help marae, kura (school) and communities reduce waste and strengthen mātauranga Māori knowledge and expertise..
Visit Para Kore for more information.
Pest-free Kaipātiki
Pest-free Kaipātiki is a restoration society that offers multiple ways for residents, schools and businesses to get involved.
It offers training in how to prevent the spread of kauri dieback, effective predator trapping and pest plant control.
Visit Pest-free Kaipātiki for more information.
Sea Cleaners
Sea Cleaners runs a small fleet of boats to collect rubbish and help communities collect marine litter.
Visit Sea Cleaners for more information.
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s
Marine aquarium in Auckland with marine conservation education and immersive ocean experiences.
Visit SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's for more information
Sir Peter Blake MERC (Marine Education and Recreation Centre)
Marine environmental education charity that provides outdoor programmes for young New Zealanders. It promotes ocean stewardship, inclusion through scholarships and community SeaWeek events.
Visit Sir Peter Blake MERC for more information.
Sustainable Coastlines
A charitable trust with the vision of beautiful beaches, healthy waters and inspired people.
Visit Sustainable Coastlines for more information.
The Compost Collective
The Compost Collective is a collaborative project aimed at increasing the number of Auckland households that are engaged in composting and organic waste reduction.
Visit Compost Collective for more information.
Toi Tangata
Promotes Māori health through Kaupapa Māori approaches to nutrition, movement and wellbeing.
Visit Toi Tangata for more information.
The Kaipātiki Project
The Kaipātiki Project is based around a plant nursery that grows more than 40,000 native plants every year for local reserves.
The team, along with regular volunteers:
- control and prevent the spread of weeds
- help forest, stream and estuary regeneration
- promote zero waste and local food initiatives.
Visit Kaipatiki Project for more information.
The Roots: Creative Entrepreneurs
The Roots: Creative Entrepreneurs empowers and inspires the next generation through creativity and sustainability.
Visit The Roots: Creative Entrepreneurs on Facebook for more information.
Travelwise
Auckland Transport (AT) brings you an innovative programme to make school travel safer, healthier and more fun.
Visit the AT website for more information.
Tread Lightly Caravan
The Tread Lightly Caravan is a mobile exhibition and classroom established by the Tread Lightly Charitable Trust to inspire 5–12-year-old New Zealanders to live more sustainably.
Visit Tread Lightly for more information.
Trees for Survival
Trees for Survival is a whole-school programme where young people grow and plant native trees to restore natural habitats.
Visit Trees for Survival for more information.
Uru Whakaaro
Group focused on environmental and cultural wellbeing through collaboration with iwi, communities and local government. Activities include:
- ecological restoration planning
- providing native forest guides
- eco-sourced planting
- nursery design
- workshops
- Para Kore (zero waste) initiatives.
Visit Uru Whakaaro for more information.
Wednesday Challenge
Promotes sustainable travel choices for schools and workplaces through fun weekly challenges that help reduce carbon emissions.
Visit Wednesday Challenge for more information.
Whitebait Connection
To protect our waterways, Whitebait Connection connects schools and communities with local freshwater ecosystems through:
- citizen science
- education and restoration initiatives.
Wonder Project
Engineering New Zealand’s STEM outreach program inspiring tamariki through hands-on science and technology challenges.
Visit Wonder Project for more information.
Young Ocean Explorers
The Young Ocean Explorers website has videos, polls and quizzes to connect children with the uniqueness and fascinating life in the Hauraki Gulf.
Visit Young Ocean Explorers for more information.
Zero Waste, Zero Carbon
This organisation runs a programme called "Carbon Sinking in Action" in Auckland schools. Students learn how to turn food scraps into biochar. Biochar is a type of charcoal that helps restore soil, absorb carbon from the air and make ecosystems more resilient.
Visit Zero Waste, Zero Carbon for more information.