Sustainability Action

Sustainability Action

At EONZ, sustainability is grounded in the principles of caring for the environment and each other. Outdoor education connects us deeply with te taiao, where we learn to respect and nurture the ecosystems that sustain us. By living these values, we protect and enhance the mauri of Papatūānuku for future generations. 

We invite schools, organisations, and individuals to reflect on how their activities uphold the principles of sustainability. 

  • How can we act as caretakers of te taiao while enriching the learning experiences of our ākonga?

We’d love to know how you’re incorporating sustainability and/or te ao Māori principles of caring for the whenua into your programmes with ākonga. 

Get in touch with us to share your ideas and inspiration, and contribute to this shared kaupapa . Together, we can inspire others and build a collective vision for a thriving, sustainable Aotearoa. 

New Zealand Association for Environmental Education

A trusted EONZ partner and fellow member of the Network of Expertise, NZAEE have a fantastic ranch of resources and information for environmental education.

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New Zealand Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE) website

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Description: Visit the NZAEE website for resources on sustainability, featuring inspiring people, local action, and learning stages.
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Sustainable Action Ideas

1.   Get in contact with the Department of Conservation about conservation projects. Check:

2.   Contact your local Councils to find out how your students/ school can become involved in conservation or restoration projects. 

3.   Contact with the Department of Conservation about conservation projects. 

4.   Grow plants from seed and plant a tree for every visitor.

See DOC's resource.

5.   Link up to community organisations involved in sustainability projects. Try Eco Matters

6.    Do a beach tidy-up, rubbish pick-ups, add litter collection bonus points in a rogaine/ orienteering course.

7.   Apply "leave no trace", "do no harm" principles to your activities:

9.   Set up worm farms or composting systems to deal with your school's or programme's compostable waste.

  • The Rubbish Trip - great ideas with respect to waste when camping. Some camp venues have composting facilities whilst other may require ‘pack it out’

10.  Adopt an area of local land (through your local council or DOC)

Conservation volunteer information

The New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers New Zealand.

Links to Sustainability Resources