Wai Care
Wai Care is a community-based water quality monitoring and action programme. It brings schools, community groups, businesses and councils together to regularly monitor the water quality of local streams and then take action to restore their health.
With the help of a dedicated coordinator, Wai Care groups are trained to assess habitat and water quality, and to develop an understanding of stream dynamics. There is a strong link between water quality and land management, so groups also learn about the many sources of pollution and how they can be reduced.
If you would like to find out more about how to set up a Wai Care group or arrange a Wai Care talk or field-trip please visit www.waicare.org.nz.
Wastewise Schools
WasteWise Schools is an Education for Sustainability programme that assists schools to reduce their waste and in turn, their ecological footprint. The programme engages students in best waste reduction practices that they can transfer into their home and everyday life. It supports students to make informed decisions and educate others to act sustainably. The programme can be integrated into all aspects of the New Zealand curriculum and adapts a whole school approach that is designed to compliment the Enviroschools programme. For more information on how to become a WasteWise School visit the ARC website.
Enviroschool
Enviroschools takes a holistic approach to environmental education, whereby students develop skills, understanding, knowledge and confidence through planning, designing and creating a sustainable school. To find out more about the Enviroschools programme visit the Enviroschools website.
Trees For Survival
The Trees for Survival programme is run by the TFS Charitable Trust and is a hands-on environmental education experience promoting growing and planting of native trees and shrubs. To find out more about the Trees for Survival programme visit www.tfsnz.org.nz or phone 09 366 2000.
