This page shows recent news and events from the Wellington region. If your school is looking for more ideas and inspiration, don't forget to check out the theme areas pages which have great stories from enviroschools around the country. You can look at each of the different Enviroschools theme areas: Living Landscapes, Zero Waste, Water of Life, Energy and Ecological Building
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Muritai and Maoribank Schools - Sharing a love of the sea
Seaweek celebrations at Muritai School was a real celebration for all >read more
Kids Connect 3
Find out what happens when 88 year 4-8 students from 19 schools across the Hutt Valley get together for a day of action and learning!
Hutt Valley Energy Efficiency Initiatives
There's something happening in the Hutt Valley...read about the inspiring energy efficiency initiatives at Maungaraki, Naenae and Gracefield schools.
Pure Learning for South Wairarapa Students
Turning muddy water clean, just as our wetlands do, was one of several absorbing activities South Wairarapa primary school students shared at a Matariki celebration in August.
Naenae Primary School's Treemendous Makeover
It was fourth time lucky for Naenae Primary School who this year received a Treemendous school makeover. Their advice to other schools is: "Don't give up!" and to use this guide when making an application.
Wairarapa event to celebrate World Fish Migration Day 2014
Six Wairarapa enviroschools came to Carter's Reserve on Thursday 22nd May to learn about New Zealand's endangered native fish.
A partnership for Hutt City Kindergartens
Mayor celebrates the partnership between Hutt City Council, Enviroschools and Hutt City Kindergarten Association to bring the Enviroschools Programme into Hutt City kindergarten communities.
Kaitiaki of the ngahere at Carterton School
Earlier this year the students in Room Six at Carterton School wrote to the Enviroschools lead teacher at their school to tell her of their commitment to the ngahere and their desire to be kaitiaki of the school's native trees, plants and bush areas.
St Teresa's School, Featherston Garden Project
Here's a great image depicting the journey St Teresa's School in Featherston have taken to get their school vegetable garden up and running.
Sustainable Home and Garden show in Kāpiti
The Sustainable Home and Garden show in Kapiti was a great success. Read about The Enviroschools activities throughout the day!
Little Earth Montessori children weave a work of art
Children at Little Earth Montessori have created a decorative cloak inspired by the Maori korowai tradition. Read the full story and see some beautiful, inspiring photographs.
Page updated 22/04/15
