Resource

Catalogue

These are the resources we think are essential for educators in environmental and sustainabilty education. Our catalogue has been built so that you can filter to find what's most relevant. We are always adding new items.

Te Kawa o Tangaroa

Ocean-centred learning programme from the Marine Stewardship Council, focused on solutions to overfishing and improving biodiversity.

Multi-Media Resource
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Years 7 - 10
Moana | Marine, Coast
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Aotearoa-wide
November 1, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
fishing fisheries fish sustainable bycatch
Cloak of Protection

Made in Aotearoa by Kākāriki Games, this fun and educational card game develops understanding of birds, their habitats and predators.

Game
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Year 3 - Adults
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
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Aotearoa-wide
October 22, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
The Nature Activity Book

Educator Rachel Haydon has compiled 99 ideas for activities in the natural world of Aotearoa, in this fantastic resource for ākonga.

Book
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Years 4 - 8
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 19, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
A Change is Gonna Come

An engaging story about a wetland community told through the eyes of an eccentric character, Bernard Raupō Bittern III.

Book
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Yrs 1 - 8
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Hauora | Nature Connection
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Waitaha | Canterbury
October 12, 2023
Waitaha | Canterbury
Save the Kiwi

Accessible information about our precious national bird, including a range of information and photos, with te ao Māori links.

Website
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All Levels
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
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Aotearoa-wide
October 12, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Te Whāriki Climate Resources

A collection of resources, books, examples and advice for kaiako, to support climate change learning in early childhood education.

Website & Activities
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Early Learning
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 12, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
climate change ece worksheets printable
Healthy Streams, Healthy Harbours

Wai Care | Auckland Council learning and action about stormwater, streams and human impacts on urban waterways and the coast.

Inquiry Unit
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Yrs 4 - 8
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
October 12, 2023
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
stream river creek harbour sea beach pollution action monitoring stormwater drain drains freshwater
Rivers and Us

Science Learning Hub and Waikato Regional Council have collated information and ideas to investigate freshwater in your local area.

Online, PDF
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Yrs 7 - 13
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Waikato
October 12, 2023
Waikato
stream streams river catchment monitoring health
Love NZ Whitebait

Whitebait Connection has produced this printable activity book with facts and fun activities about our whitebait species.

Activity Book
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Yrs 2 - 8
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 12, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
inanga īnanga kōkopu fishing sustainable wordfind puzzle
Waipoua Awa Restoration

This LEARNZ online field trip includes engaging videos, activities and narratives from this freshwater catchment in Te Tai Tokerau.

Online Resources
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Yrs 1 - 8
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
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Te Tai Tokerau | Northland
October 12, 2023
Te Tai Tokerau | Northland
video videos river stream tangata whenua
Smart Water Schools

Explore resources that foster an understanding and appreciation of water from source to tap, supporting the sustainable use of water.

Inquiry, Activities
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Yrs 5 - 8
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Waikato
October 12, 2023
Waikato
conservation wai use drinking clean save
NZ Nature Heroes

Gillian Candler uses inspiring stories from people across Aotearoa to highlight a fun range of activities for young conservationists.

Book
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Years 5 - 10
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Whenua | Land, Soil
Moana | Marine, Coast
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 6, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
river marine trees weeds weedbusters seeds youth action activities book history conservation
Create a Lizard Garden

Predator Free NZ, Zealandia and DOC have created these great resources to support students to plan and create lizard gardens.

Project Plan
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Years 4 - 10
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
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Aotearoa-wide
October 5, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
gecko skink mokomoko planting plant plants habitat habitats native
Tree Snap | Taukapu Rākau

Trees That Count have produced these fun card games, in either English or te reo Māori, to help learn about our precious rākau.

Games
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Early Learning - Year 8
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
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Aotearoa-wide
October 4, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Birdsong Mindfulness

DOC and Sparklers have created these short birdsong recordings to help create a calm environment in your learning spaces.

Videos
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Early Learning - Year 6
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
false
Aotearoa-wide
September 17, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
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