About Taupō Environmental Education Collaborative

We have brought together a range of Taupō environmental education providers so that we can provide better services to schools and our community. Through our collaboration we learn from, support, and build on each others' success, together providing better environmental education for students of all ages across the Taupō District.

Our purpose

With respect to fostering environmental, sustainability and wellbeing outcomes within our rohe, we aim to:

COLLABORATE amongst local organisations for effective mahi;
CONNECT to real life educational opportunities;
EMPOWER students, teachers and communities; and
DEVELOP rangatahi to be kaitiaki/stewards and decision makers.

Who we are

Kids Greening Taupō

An authentic learning opportunity, based on the vision and work of Greening Taupō / Predator Free Taupō
Connecting tamariki to nature and the local environment
Education about native biodiversity and how we can restore it
Enriching local curriculum and providing free online resources
Facilitators of Trees for Survival and Kiwi Contact Programmes in Taupō

Rachel Thompson - Lead Education Coordinator: rachel@greeningtaupo.org.nz

Heidi Pritchard - Education Coordinator: heidi@greeningtaupo.org.nz

Naomi Keane - Assistant Coordinator: naomi@greeningtaupo.org.nz

kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz

Project Tongariro

An Environment Hub Aotearoa member, and supporting EEC with administration
Nature volunteering in the Tūrangi/Tongariro areas
Opportunities tailored to schools and seasons
Guided hikoi and history of Rotopounamu, Tongariro National Park.

Kiri Te Wano - CEO: kiri@tongariro.org.nz
Anna Calvert - Conservation Coordinator: info@tongariro.org.nz

tongariro.org.nz

Department of Conservation

Free conservation education resources online
Inquiry units, factsheets, videos, outdoor investigation units and more
Inside and outside the classroom resources
Curriculum linked, and real-life context for learning

doc.govt.nz/education

Enviroschools

An environmental action based programme - creating a healthy, peaceful, sustainable world through learning and taking action together
Theme areas: Me in My Environment; Water of Life; Zero Waste; Living Landscapes; Energy; Ecological Buildings
Facilitator support for curriculum and EOTC integration, student Envirogroups and sustainability projects.

Nic.roderick@waikatoregion.govt.nz

enviroschools.org.nz

Sport Waikato

Administer Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund for Waikato Region
Support teachers to identify and develop opportunities for quality physical activity experiences for tamariki wellbeing
Work closely with key partners to guide, implement, and develop local play, active recreation, and sport plans

info@sportwaikato.org.nz

sportwaikato.org.nz

REAP Central Plateau

Our Mission / Te Arotanga: To facilitate lifelong learning and community wellbeing - whāia te Māramatanga me te Oranga
Our Vision / Te Pae Tawhiti: Confident, skilled and connected communities, across the Central Plateau - Tū Maia, Tūhono

reception@reapcentralplateau.nz

reap.org.nz

Taupō District Council

Waste Minimisation

Waste minimisation; recycling; composting; plastic and plastic alternatives
Landfill field trips; litter pickups; and school visits
Set programmes; or can work with you to custom design a good fit for your school

wasteminimisation@taupo.govt.nz

Taupō Museum

A range of programmes for visiting school groups, inspired by local history and issues, current art exhibitions, and museum displays. No charge for school group visits
Curriculum-linked programmes that offer creative, cooperative learning with achievable outcomes for all students

taupomuseum@taupo.govt.nz